Resting and Reading
Sometimes, it is good to just “Rest”. I rest when I read. Currently reading “As America Has Done to Israel” by John P. Mcternan. It is an insightful study and I am learning. History is a good teacher.
July 11, 2014
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Currant Jelly
The Currant jelly did not jell. It has been renamed—” Currant Syrup for pancakes”. Yum!!!
July 10, 2014
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Dehydrating Herbs
Our screened porch is my Dehydrating station. Two American Harvester Dehydrators run around the clock. I like to dry my herbs before they flower. At this time, Basil, Sage, Dill, Peppermint, Italian Parsley, and Cilantro are ready to be cut and dried. Some go right into the dehydrators and others will be collected in big bunches and hung from the kitchen ceiling. Fresh herbs make the house smell good, really good! Herbs do best for drying if they are cut in the morning before it gets hot. I have information about the American Harvester Dehydrators on my web site.
July 8, 2014
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Strawberry Jam
Finally finished with all the strawberry jam for this year. The total is 23 jars. Guess what my family is going to receive for Christmas?
July 8, 2014
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Flag Banners over the Garden
We fly the Flag banners over our garden. When I was a small child, my Grandparents had a Victory garden. It was during world War II and everyone did their part to help with the war effort. The banners fly over our garden at Milk and Honey Farm. It is my way of honoring my country and remembering those who have gone before me.
July 6, 2014
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Saturday Night
Popcorn and an old John Wayne movie make a great Saturday night at our house. Bob is making his secret blend of powdered cheese and herbs for the popcorn. I Like John Wayne, I Love Bob!
July 5, 2014
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Jars
I am washing jelly jars, lots and lots of jelly jars. The canning of the strawberry jam continues. To keep things interesting, Bob just announced that the currents are ripe. That means current jelly. The currents need picking before the birds find them. Next winter, when it is very cold in Minnesota, we will be eating hot biscuits spread with summers bounty of jam and jelly. Life is good!
July 5, 2014
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Elderberry Blossoms
Elderberry syrup is great for coughs. As soon as these blossoms become berries, I will be making the syrup. It is good to keep on hand in the pantry.
July 5, 2014
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Trusting
I will say of the Lord, ” He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”
Psalm 91:2
July 4, 2014
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Lovely Square-foot Boxes
Our square foot garden boxes are planted with flowers, herbs, and veggies. This year, the veggies include wax beans, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, and tomatoes. I plant the flowers to attract the honey bees. I plant the flowers because they are pretty and make me Happy! Happy! Happy!
July 3, 2014
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