tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22648630194876407842024-03-18T12:07:17.892-07:00Pioneer Woman at HeartPioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comBlogger4386125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-56965999036441853042024-03-14T05:05:00.000-07:002024-03-14T05:07:05.996-07:00Just the Bits<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-qrIl88CQtlsCzA08wngeW0Xbd62a4DSnF-zwXlQeDSJZApCPyoWj-q021GkUCpZtaFwMht9U026A1iTDLrekUxxZ4BolhG7GMhJZbwQAXgNNLuyjmX3UyOkE4lm-jjrQc4i_6cXy2EwbNqmdZhMbNjesfuCTm5N43xfRaz1zTVUmVxAl6DfbTeCqHcw/s640/IMG_8943.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-qrIl88CQtlsCzA08wngeW0Xbd62a4DSnF-zwXlQeDSJZApCPyoWj-q021GkUCpZtaFwMht9U026A1iTDLrekUxxZ4BolhG7GMhJZbwQAXgNNLuyjmX3UyOkE4lm-jjrQc4i_6cXy2EwbNqmdZhMbNjesfuCTm5N43xfRaz1zTVUmVxAl6DfbTeCqHcw/w400-h300/IMG_8943.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">There is no method to figure out this winter weather madness.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6pOfXj4mIZhzfSOau6Enc_O6bkoZD-UU8ZaQmkc0P4QOQwXz-KwweeFVP2s5RQ70UCrxQUOfnvmfjpyOjsvpwDJqE6SvuwYJh2BKl32iJAkC33YjFZhLF0diZ-lxty27n0G9c7A0j_3B84ujKp4vWnOTg4FmMGZzgxi7QIhCS6mqj0akhvcET6fAXWAed" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6pOfXj4mIZhzfSOau6Enc_O6bkoZD-UU8ZaQmkc0P4QOQwXz-KwweeFVP2s5RQ70UCrxQUOfnvmfjpyOjsvpwDJqE6SvuwYJh2BKl32iJAkC33YjFZhLF0diZ-lxty27n0G9c7A0j_3B84ujKp4vWnOTg4FmMGZzgxi7QIhCS6mqj0akhvcET6fAXWAed=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOeIUseO0POpkUXuRdqaPO96iRMulAsHPXYF7DVIx0vPACjmrH_9ddluo1MNOyn7Hj6ED7zPVMHDfA2Bkoxan57tvV5lZf67oKBeVlxb-2JCXLHbTruKvm3bthh_BGEzNcNDVsvDzX0vu0XKwavZwHNV131bVWrcOqIW8f6UVSTMbWXqrjpqO6InnJBs7S" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOeIUseO0POpkUXuRdqaPO96iRMulAsHPXYF7DVIx0vPACjmrH_9ddluo1MNOyn7Hj6ED7zPVMHDfA2Bkoxan57tvV5lZf67oKBeVlxb-2JCXLHbTruKvm3bthh_BGEzNcNDVsvDzX0vu0XKwavZwHNV131bVWrcOqIW8f6UVSTMbWXqrjpqO6InnJBs7S=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One day it's rain, cold and windy, the next snow and very cold, and the next? We were in the delightful 60's for about 3-4 days. We actually hit the lower 70's one day. Thunderstorms rolled in next. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I took advantage of the better weather, and put the laundry on the clothesline. It gets me outside, I get some extra physical movement, and a lower electricity bill. A win all around.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdkH8fOTsZPdqOLZzOuxdvahbN_yohsXV7mWB8vnDqUiqrkEtTw_QudlDBZJtZlMj5KJDupKELT_rTrVRekQKi4vnD5yqh4mss-nDd-MX8jHo1IKhByPSR_ezLszV0fWM4OO5LqHwgkg27AFXDnlsh20-jXNhohDQDzH_eVLwf-v67vmnNq5LUiiABdZ5/s640/IMG_8942.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdkH8fOTsZPdqOLZzOuxdvahbN_yohsXV7mWB8vnDqUiqrkEtTw_QudlDBZJtZlMj5KJDupKELT_rTrVRekQKi4vnD5yqh4mss-nDd-MX8jHo1IKhByPSR_ezLszV0fWM4OO5LqHwgkg27AFXDnlsh20-jXNhohDQDzH_eVLwf-v67vmnNq5LUiiABdZ5/w400-h300/IMG_8942.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I saw my first Robin. I actually saw several. The mornings now start much darker, but as the sun rises, the birds are busy singing good morning to the world. I took that photo through my window, and I do need to wash some more windows ha ha!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiSqG8NYm4-HyUGbN_m4rfE0F0DUjdcLlkUi5vKP1qkZGP-Xsf09xxNgwkH410OYwV1f9AawVeRvZlMSrvT2PuvcSalPI4nLOqjcWH-v6DihSORRofLHvJ2J4OTpHPfVoSNa8XQEJvOFxNIzpHZb8pxRPIQfRk0XEsBDsqV-YYfAHc_0OBRPDeIGICLXrU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="155" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiSqG8NYm4-HyUGbN_m4rfE0F0DUjdcLlkUi5vKP1qkZGP-Xsf09xxNgwkH410OYwV1f9AawVeRvZlMSrvT2PuvcSalPI4nLOqjcWH-v6DihSORRofLHvJ2J4OTpHPfVoSNa8XQEJvOFxNIzpHZb8pxRPIQfRk0XEsBDsqV-YYfAHc_0OBRPDeIGICLXrU=w241-h320" width="241" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB38WxFCZsUz-hDJwO-IjICxh-UE4C95PnjFHra0aYjm6Qf3RY3Gs6Hn2qIjy1k_lULE0w2PL3NvPgjbBSYGeMt3l_soNMzyPVN68KuLDAVNdtRsx0aZ4dKGQ_xZfOqWoxkVWtly4N50obs2f8jgYZeVhmaW0EdkOlnPerYENY2iyIylX7qUf_FRsrzgWN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="155" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB38WxFCZsUz-hDJwO-IjICxh-UE4C95PnjFHra0aYjm6Qf3RY3Gs6Hn2qIjy1k_lULE0w2PL3NvPgjbBSYGeMt3l_soNMzyPVN68KuLDAVNdtRsx0aZ4dKGQ_xZfOqWoxkVWtly4N50obs2f8jgYZeVhmaW0EdkOlnPerYENY2iyIylX7qUf_FRsrzgWN=w242-h320" width="242" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm enjoying my nettle/oat straw tea infusions. I serve them iced for us, and yes it tastes earthy, but very healthy at the same time. The list for benefits of nettle alone is very long, and I am already seeing one benefit - healthier fingernails and hair. I have been using the XL (come with drawstrings) teabags to fill for tea infusions, and I have to say that I love them. They were an accidental purchase (meant to buy single use fill and brew type), but have come in handy for these tea infusions. I love the no mess clean up vs. straining it out of the jar.</span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgD-A5ghOi1ZE00ioQmd8O6S7HE-8fJxbC0BlT5Qso8C-5eEQ7oyR7QMYWZfTHrYk_sg3y2mdBFsm5ir9RGhLjjSdCfgjukQVWHsS5aOSBttwNVBqUREQFjrX9_GUWnv-6QIFl-_uQC_Wr18KV5G0zmMSp7jXyDufSfhPH5MNI7-6kWRQThztXunNie-LTC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgD-A5ghOi1ZE00ioQmd8O6S7HE-8fJxbC0BlT5Qso8C-5eEQ7oyR7QMYWZfTHrYk_sg3y2mdBFsm5ir9RGhLjjSdCfgjukQVWHsS5aOSBttwNVBqUREQFjrX9_GUWnv-6QIFl-_uQC_Wr18KV5G0zmMSp7jXyDufSfhPH5MNI7-6kWRQThztXunNie-LTC=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitXZCFWKhdpX1WKDtrTdelTjm3FIaX321hV3dXoeXmDXDMW7GJJr4qOO4qcDpvdip0e8dL2f4NnQudg_uYennoiNjtAORhsTXQhevh9M5PT1CNeei8RPwaMN8tSdYzKYDWPXXU7d7PGxHk411-IWcx6pH6uNgNgDy4qufPMU5ZGU5j1l6GuBlSGHylfEyd" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitXZCFWKhdpX1WKDtrTdelTjm3FIaX321hV3dXoeXmDXDMW7GJJr4qOO4qcDpvdip0e8dL2f4NnQudg_uYennoiNjtAORhsTXQhevh9M5PT1CNeei8RPwaMN8tSdYzKYDWPXXU7d7PGxHk411-IWcx6pH6uNgNgDy4qufPMU5ZGU5j1l6GuBlSGHylfEyd=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daffodils are making their spring appearance. I'm hoping the down pours here do not damage the flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUZkhen2-1IzCT-F_u8EPw757vHki9hi6kAtikMWFzbnzc1q-Uxq_CulbHEPL6T7LKDQ8XAMqGGr6JctZcEXwiEerIFFTBefexsHOYajEetcg5gdj_49lhX1mplArpj2kJpIEmVXp9rT_ykkJboM9iWllCKDI3LZvy-Vto5UqlMEzqmtMtRW-yaZHsokLm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUZkhen2-1IzCT-F_u8EPw757vHki9hi6kAtikMWFzbnzc1q-Uxq_CulbHEPL6T7LKDQ8XAMqGGr6JctZcEXwiEerIFFTBefexsHOYajEetcg5gdj_49lhX1mplArpj2kJpIEmVXp9rT_ykkJboM9iWllCKDI3LZvy-Vto5UqlMEzqmtMtRW-yaZHsokLm=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">....and then there was one. My husband, against my wishes, took them out to the grill, and broke the salt shaker. These were antiques, and the replacements will not be. Whatever they end up as, they will be more practical. We used to have a set just for the grill, but we could not find them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><u>March Garden Notes:</u></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-trimmed back the peppermint and spearmint plants (these are in contained pots, so I am hoping for them to spring back to life)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-dropped more egg shells out on one area of the vegetable garden</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-yarrow is already growing this spring (also in a flower pot)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-deer tracks are all over the garden(s), which is odd. We have never seen this many in all the years living here (the husband says we need a dog or two)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-I have seen a few ground hogs here and there</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-I have seen a stray cat a few times here lately, and it can hang out if it continues to be good rodent removal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-today's rain is said to continue all day long and night, and will not stop until 10am tomorrow morning. It will help the herb garden spring alive, and the fall planted garlic, but will flood some of the ground.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-bits.html" target="_blank">Just the Bits </a> © Mar 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></span></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-16415307946688339002024-03-13T04:04:00.000-07:002024-03-13T04:06:13.147-07:00Growing Sprouts for the Chickens<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Last summer, the lentil sprouts I grew in the sprout jars did great. However, this past month they would not sprout much at all. I thought I had bought bad lentils, and refilled the jars with new lentils. Again, it was a week and a half, and hardly any sprouts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I figured out what was hindering the germination - salt in the water softener hooked to our well water. I didn't even think about it. Apparently, the salt was shut off for watering the garden in the morning last year. At the same time the sprouts were rinsed. Makes sense. No salt in the well water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Also, if your house is </span><i style="font-family: helvetica;">too cold</i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> in winter, it can also hinder your lentils from sprouting. Humidity can play a part in sprouts vs. no sprouts as well.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Another fact, is that our well water is freezing cold this time of year. It's pretty cold year round, but during winter, it is very cold. I have to set water out to get to room temperature, just to water plants. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I started a new jar of lentils, and soaked them in room temperature water, and did the daily rinse with lukewarm water as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHC_XZDUU3zc-hCJ_G0IAISTigm3MMJ8mPNhbsHb9nNJIA-NGxew2rtYPAonxcEwpasrx3hlJqis3cOv-_6tsMTl0vwZM1W246HsJFnZtk04s6EgDg2LMtHeouk0WatxWaBIG2i9TgMKu55fhApBIXHq0GH29zp4GDDvMNWgnWV1daQuJweknNzo8uBuiA/s640/IMG_8934.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHC_XZDUU3zc-hCJ_G0IAISTigm3MMJ8mPNhbsHb9nNJIA-NGxew2rtYPAonxcEwpasrx3hlJqis3cOv-_6tsMTl0vwZM1W246HsJFnZtk04s6EgDg2LMtHeouk0WatxWaBIG2i9TgMKu55fhApBIXHq0GH29zp4GDDvMNWgnWV1daQuJweknNzo8uBuiA/w400-h300/IMG_8934.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64kEYWgcAuiC0U19-gNRFG1njriEDi8XBwziDTkJS2ZbKvV2Vwi1BK3pSdLcmFE0vz4mvqwQETeUT8GeWz83gSNSHQDHcEKE98RpAY3Sah3KP9jYj1smbZpGwK2YZYTvLPYCxJgHfQ8Amz1tihw6HCw-x-OvRZhbhRx0o4UPtoJ9ntqYu2WTKo7_S7T7B/s640/IMG_8935.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64kEYWgcAuiC0U19-gNRFG1njriEDi8XBwziDTkJS2ZbKvV2Vwi1BK3pSdLcmFE0vz4mvqwQETeUT8GeWz83gSNSHQDHcEKE98RpAY3Sah3KP9jYj1smbZpGwK2YZYTvLPYCxJgHfQ8Amz1tihw6HCw-x-OvRZhbhRx0o4UPtoJ9ntqYu2WTKo7_S7T7B/w400-h300/IMG_8935.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAKkCpMcgv83n8rdYk3BW_j5WN5jNlmeyi9ylMSjKYPZmDXfjufudTQDBipwBpflhW4oea_vHG-JCeiMA3mgkx6a7rGQUhfvjEALoqS0fJGQlkJDbU9E7cc67kFr0Vtz6WybmLiFgVYLQLUVpO1leOb4sg5EoZPvltgPnSnloxpEASlAS9rEj62oqu7yh_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="155" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAKkCpMcgv83n8rdYk3BW_j5WN5jNlmeyi9ylMSjKYPZmDXfjufudTQDBipwBpflhW4oea_vHG-JCeiMA3mgkx6a7rGQUhfvjEALoqS0fJGQlkJDbU9E7cc67kFr0Vtz6WybmLiFgVYLQLUVpO1leOb4sg5EoZPvltgPnSnloxpEASlAS9rEj62oqu7yh_=w242-h320" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxGgt-mLczr1mum5UAl1u3e2iELLN4Mh8ZQTia3-bTerrqhCrnogz9e09XaZ4N1HEoUujRBF9_bU7V8kKHhE4XscbkLdISh_c0KWOFOCvm-fAd-0j0lqQ5IL_4rGrXMp0Tr47nFtNi8i6qAXBjU4jI0UKRztQoEoteHaBQTpkJmvn6asRbulH-h7AMJZ0W" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxGgt-mLczr1mum5UAl1u3e2iELLN4Mh8ZQTia3-bTerrqhCrnogz9e09XaZ4N1HEoUujRBF9_bU7V8kKHhE4XscbkLdISh_c0KWOFOCvm-fAd-0j0lqQ5IL_4rGrXMp0Tr47nFtNi8i6qAXBjU4jI0UKRztQoEoteHaBQTpkJmvn6asRbulH-h7AMJZ0W=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div></span><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We have sprouts! The chickens are super happy! It only took 3 days to sprout. I used a 1/2 cup of dry lentils, soaked them overnight, and rinsed each day after. I have a sprout tray, that holds the jars at a slant (and catches any water), and black out jar covers. In the past I covered them with a towel to block the light out, so you don't need a fancy tray (I do like mine however).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/growing-sprouts-for-chickens.html" target="_blank">Growing Sprouts for the Chickens</a> © March 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></p>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-58108648509044785832024-03-11T04:36:00.000-07:002024-03-11T10:25:35.862-07:00Happy Homemaker Monday<p> </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2JipLMAHL0dlh-hxBfpXss0fxwNoDgaeIllXd8lFx4ODLVlLDGCVO0hFVvH3vGzTn-0X5oV9wmdEhwUioS2OJHlukDLnmrpDmxGO2e3Tqa-QKLzwRWvFQ1OvOIus4een-5297BMDbKgNCSAcpn9KekuEUWMT4T0mfbqAQB-hn1c5TTf9lVDhCZg_h5oYU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2JipLMAHL0dlh-hxBfpXss0fxwNoDgaeIllXd8lFx4ODLVlLDGCVO0hFVvH3vGzTn-0X5oV9wmdEhwUioS2OJHlukDLnmrpDmxGO2e3Tqa-QKLzwRWvFQ1OvOIus4een-5297BMDbKgNCSAcpn9KekuEUWMT4T0mfbqAQB-hn1c5TTf9lVDhCZg_h5oYU=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Snow!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Our weekend went way too fast. We actually went out for breakfast with family, had a kiddo and her boyfriend over for a late lunch, and did not do a lick of work. It rained Saturday, and snowed Sunday. Sunday was more of one of those days you just wanted to curl up with a good book or movie and stay home.</span><div><br /></div><div><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVAmypOcF-uvpCjSdkumUIWN9XdcmIk8RE9jhhAvYaCD24kwN5cAmUSvMuF-k6uRCWAuOjdO2TCH8SUeYx2NdonoHkFk1ZuRBSrS3dsSyANsZEogkpXjMncYcjvY9k4KZJMa6tehOCPzvaJZ-E3xnGGdUruYM3ipYIs8SEI4czExoo-2Rhs2UPVO59p8va" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVAmypOcF-uvpCjSdkumUIWN9XdcmIk8RE9jhhAvYaCD24kwN5cAmUSvMuF-k6uRCWAuOjdO2TCH8SUeYx2NdonoHkFk1ZuRBSrS3dsSyANsZEogkpXjMncYcjvY9k4KZJMa6tehOCPzvaJZ-E3xnGGdUruYM3ipYIs8SEI4czExoo-2Rhs2UPVO59p8va=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I also shared some of our bell pepper breakfast ideas with the kids, and by golly, I need to make these again soon. I miss the stuffed ones for breakfast too. Here I was telling my husband, we should take a year off from the garden and let it (and us) rest, but I miss those fresh bell peppers. We could always hunt down a produce stand, but even people we know who have a stand, spray their garden.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi43UVraoi-zM7akFy58S59z08R9ccsJ8-Hs4_0sCnFnBSiuG9MvMbWnITYec1AR3XQY-VWZHLZ7NpVKcRSgrWYb-a-ovQXLIEdDOaZB-_i-zH80OZBRY7MbmZwiQMFowMdZpMNa8K5_9tKXYxM0KUyqtw6amz9p-CbZS0xpnFLPrGl4MwaMsdnbLd1D3wn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi43UVraoi-zM7akFy58S59z08R9ccsJ8-Hs4_0sCnFnBSiuG9MvMbWnITYec1AR3XQY-VWZHLZ7NpVKcRSgrWYb-a-ovQXLIEdDOaZB-_i-zH80OZBRY7MbmZwiQMFowMdZpMNa8K5_9tKXYxM0KUyqtw6amz9p-CbZS0xpnFLPrGl4MwaMsdnbLd1D3wn=w400-h268" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br />Today I am joining <a href="https://familycorner.blogspot.com/2024/03/happy-homemaker-monday-03112024.html" target="_blank">Sandra </a>at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'll link up when she posts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>The weather . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It's still cold today, but we are to warm up this week for a bit, then cool back down again.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Right now I am . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Sipping coffee and posting this.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Thinking and pondering . . . </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2oG_fp4zAR7vitulUmYPRPDOcWUFIiogJ9yGhLfgQu2RmaFKNeLf93SZI-jBOQmhMIt-MMV9gW-d9QY0CZoYxq1w-y54ioqlCXX0w_bjT74wWP3EN4GKlKORaIxnfgYt2zHDKR1GVJN5EJt9N_rjqNXfcS5KaMuaOWade5kJC4KVeltVVvaHgaxRakumu" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2oG_fp4zAR7vitulUmYPRPDOcWUFIiogJ9yGhLfgQu2RmaFKNeLf93SZI-jBOQmhMIt-MMV9gW-d9QY0CZoYxq1w-y54ioqlCXX0w_bjT74wWP3EN4GKlKORaIxnfgYt2zHDKR1GVJN5EJt9N_rjqNXfcS5KaMuaOWade5kJC4KVeltVVvaHgaxRakumu=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br />We've been discussing foods we only eat when the garden is producing fresh goodies. I sure do miss roasted beets with onion, and rosemary and thyme from the herb garden. I will be checking prices on organic beets in the store. We are also missing my spiced pickled beets. We are out of them. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>How I am feeling . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Tired. We do not like the time change, and we had to "spring" forward Sunday. It's an adjustment for sure. On a good note, we are back to longer days and later sunsets, and in time for our spring gardening work soon.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Since I met two fitness goals earlier in the year, I have come up with two more. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I am back to making weekly nettle tea infusions. I have not been making them in the winter, but with the warmer days, my allergies act up, and it's great for allergies. As a bonus, it's great for my hair and nails.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the breakfast plate . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">. . .to be decided on yet.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>On the menu . . .</b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-cod, roasted asparagus and roasted rutabaga<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-grill burgers with home canned condiments, sweet potato "fries"<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-homemade pizza with chickpea crusts</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-leftovers</span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the reading pile . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpDpJnfcEozsrBXD9Knub0hlVzyXTiY5geidFngkIGOxq0hCYMzFQ2bBYr44pM3c4HI7OSUgboAsMtxwZFH4HXnJMR-mVUstqibRto6ifP6D22eeocu5LLjlmDdzrZ64fHUoHepuAZtJquwwvhjhS_12u_BAic5Pr_GXAUSHDtprjZk7HfgLzCBKLivvpC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpDpJnfcEozsrBXD9Knub0hlVzyXTiY5geidFngkIGOxq0hCYMzFQ2bBYr44pM3c4HI7OSUgboAsMtxwZFH4HXnJMR-mVUstqibRto6ifP6D22eeocu5LLjlmDdzrZ64fHUoHepuAZtJquwwvhjhS_12u_BAic5Pr_GXAUSHDtprjZk7HfgLzCBKLivvpC=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm still reading this book. I spent more time on the crocheted blanket over the weekend, as it was very cold here again.<br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the TV this week . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Not much. We mostly listened to music.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Looking around the house . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It's pretty tidy, other than a box of books to donate, and some of my leftover yarn to deal with. I'm actually making up a plan to distribute my books in a few free little libraries. The one free little library that I went to recently, is very full right now. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I also started to purge the office. It's a slower process, as I am still working on the hallway painting, and of course have regular chores, and cooking from scratch (that is time consuming). Not to mention, we all need to make sure we take time for ourselves in each day.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the to-do list . . .</i></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strike>-prepare a new breakfast for the next few days</strike></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4MpehTx8Rl9Ok_JiWTpkF4KDe4d5-BcGqcAbtCxTnESCMVAJsVc-dGJCZ81CpAnVQDCqfJdLFX93Mwq0B938FGGCb_ykW2fy3jvkK-oI5c07MsJvHRrRNWDpVTSYhZQIjrTm7FX1N5FeZvwqWPRtSZ2todTsrpojLl2Z-rDMO73FaE1Rab8BpNyfhTU2/s640/IMG_8937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4MpehTx8Rl9Ok_JiWTpkF4KDe4d5-BcGqcAbtCxTnESCMVAJsVc-dGJCZ81CpAnVQDCqfJdLFX93Mwq0B938FGGCb_ykW2fy3jvkK-oI5c07MsJvHRrRNWDpVTSYhZQIjrTm7FX1N5FeZvwqWPRtSZ2todTsrpojLl2Z-rDMO73FaE1Rab8BpNyfhTU2/w400-h300/IMG_8937.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_CneQ_N_bzO0gRz-AmBMzTlLrmgB5Fms4hdYyCk1nOHaEYVVXVM6s8ys0-UQMzSQeSvPFHjENcefj0kxGwp3HgLTjRQScYtK0RP7LQXs_Yx7NEsAs08wS2H27Dhodq4PGc208VSBa4JK3cibfu3uDDzIqdiEU7AzS7hRnE6nRcEYZMt3OiqmYVL5N-s0/s640/IMG_8938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_CneQ_N_bzO0gRz-AmBMzTlLrmgB5Fms4hdYyCk1nOHaEYVVXVM6s8ys0-UQMzSQeSvPFHjENcefj0kxGwp3HgLTjRQScYtK0RP7LQXs_Yx7NEsAs08wS2H27Dhodq4PGc208VSBa4JK3cibfu3uDDzIqdiEU7AzS7hRnE6nRcEYZMt3OiqmYVL5N-s0/w400-h300/IMG_8938.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgPaGbo1Jf-rhZHZOzqqAVmwmdQeLzu2WRnwElt4wxwI50g97kTiPS83hb4CfkcMhOMdAflfmbi1qN9z_oNIltUua4MhrkwVnqqRCBFFgigCHX6G77Pn9Blozqxwbd6_urS8-Iw0X1MAuYzBW9PUrbch6FGV7ElaZUkL1LIFXBpGoxw0yGKzzimULYsnN/s640/IMG_8939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgPaGbo1Jf-rhZHZOzqqAVmwmdQeLzu2WRnwElt4wxwI50g97kTiPS83hb4CfkcMhOMdAflfmbi1qN9z_oNIltUua4MhrkwVnqqRCBFFgigCHX6G77Pn9Blozqxwbd6_urS8-Iw0X1MAuYzBW9PUrbch6FGV7ElaZUkL1LIFXBpGoxw0yGKzzimULYsnN/w300-h400/IMG_8939.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Organic hannah sweet potatoes roasted in garlic powder, roasted black beans and corn, onion, bell pepper and a bunch of spinach, topped with two eggs, and homemade cilantro sauce and green onions. So good!</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-dinner prep</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><strike>-brew another nettle tea infusion</strike></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><strike>-brew a gallon of iced green tea with garden spearmint</strike></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-cut up a whole watermelon and a whole pineapple<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-catch up on any laundry<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-dishes<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-sweep/mop any floors<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-finish cleaning one bathroom</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>From the camera . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnQvQjZxkxT5Mp9DwQb4h2dUch71mSrl-etKU_JQ4YvGQWRLGHkK_DhSPnNO2si92fnMki_vZDFyTXj0rjEUL987HYVjjk3whi8rywTVXn2Xus6ZNhSEIOIV3A_IG4YkYIf4HNR6GWmePE_lT79qc2GIkPf4bbHiEn7djMBvF66tYQfOT8BiraIjXTEdYF" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnQvQjZxkxT5Mp9DwQb4h2dUch71mSrl-etKU_JQ4YvGQWRLGHkK_DhSPnNO2si92fnMki_vZDFyTXj0rjEUL987HYVjjk3whi8rywTVXn2Xus6ZNhSEIOIV3A_IG4YkYIf4HNR6GWmePE_lT79qc2GIkPf4bbHiEn7djMBvF66tYQfOT8BiraIjXTEdYF=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br />If you missed my post, <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/whats-growing-in-early-march.html" target="_blank">READ HERE</a> to see what I took pictures of, that is growing around here. In the above photo, are my chives growing up in the herb garden.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>What I am crocheting . . .</i></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOSa_1-CGcJXf2h16w6zZagCB4434knfUUM4koscKTpjJOgOi3K2AeJdMpff8G7WHpjgkSoaMhWVhY_CRKtP85slUUQVSqQuSa-mYrH5SZqm0-9gQttHG8gKbDnaZ0CfTZcecYJE9Rdu4w_hbS9d_5VBuv0T_CnsJCCKyyKazY8hrmhJzDUYnFloDKr2i/s640/IMG_8907.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOSa_1-CGcJXf2h16w6zZagCB4434knfUUM4koscKTpjJOgOi3K2AeJdMpff8G7WHpjgkSoaMhWVhY_CRKtP85slUUQVSqQuSa-mYrH5SZqm0-9gQttHG8gKbDnaZ0CfTZcecYJE9Rdu4w_hbS9d_5VBuv0T_CnsJCCKyyKazY8hrmhJzDUYnFloDKr2i/s320/IMG_8907.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm still crocheting this large blanket (photo from last week). My goal is to finish it before the end of March. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><i>Colors are, from bottom up: </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-Heather Grey</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-Real Teal</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-Soft White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-Claret Bordeaux (all Red Heart yarns)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I am still slowly working on an XL pot holder for us. It is in my on-the-go bag for when we go to town or longer drives. Once these are done, I have a few more unfinished projects. I also have some crochet Christmas tree ornaments in a project bag. I totally forgot about them.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verse . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">No current prayer requests.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/happy-homemaker-monday_11.html" target="_blank">Happy Homemaker Monday </a> © Mar 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></p></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-62601858718600890502024-03-09T04:53:00.000-08:002024-03-09T04:55:59.228-08:00What's Growing in Early March<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Once again, weather is all over the map these past few days. First the rain moved back in, and now they say we may see snow flurries. Winter is still hanging around.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIPKd9ulqOv8Ovfpr2YPNkFs1uR9_0-d-wgXjqicTfKKIutggtrEI3VeJxlnbtr-sVVKJufGd178quJLuh9XBvHEG5Qw43qRRi74x81c9QasF9W_7_-u8iMGbNp_5bsaxTUC9gL4THj5X847_BUJhLpglUuPVhPAveyi9ssujUDF6zxMjvRjwDUKvbmZH/s640/IMG_8932.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIPKd9ulqOv8Ovfpr2YPNkFs1uR9_0-d-wgXjqicTfKKIutggtrEI3VeJxlnbtr-sVVKJufGd178quJLuh9XBvHEG5Qw43qRRi74x81c9QasF9W_7_-u8iMGbNp_5bsaxTUC9gL4THj5X847_BUJhLpglUuPVhPAveyi9ssujUDF6zxMjvRjwDUKvbmZH/w400-h300/IMG_8932.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">A few scant tulips the moles did not eat.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3oNgLx-z0qSH3MDwFzfYUj7sDKftl9Lp4vlWgKUZx7_uRFTeWtxJdiW7gGaG2OQ_VxeTlz-eHeXEbqXwkVgGJG_hI_0onZr6krp_eIPGlEEHStYLqxIVEZfcxpqRuhx6pw-37djmRtvhOej7zGAtmapAFTlMNSw3O90VAzm3BLKFlD2bj1vJHITQnD3J/s640/IMG_8931.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3oNgLx-z0qSH3MDwFzfYUj7sDKftl9Lp4vlWgKUZx7_uRFTeWtxJdiW7gGaG2OQ_VxeTlz-eHeXEbqXwkVgGJG_hI_0onZr6krp_eIPGlEEHStYLqxIVEZfcxpqRuhx6pw-37djmRtvhOej7zGAtmapAFTlMNSw3O90VAzm3BLKFlD2bj1vJHITQnD3J/w400-h300/IMG_8931.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Lots of different daffodils and hyacinths.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0Suo9RHexUuQ45EwpI1r-6aoMXe-xcuLFLy7UYtDgnxIaGouTyvl6gflfj5oY7OZGjcbM_H_e3C01oDSr8R6VA_lCu6VfMTiRnft9GgMysDO2-m9CVPpIY-0q1dMNmpkE01EBL9OUY4bjtSjIQclEfyVJ8Qs8brwWbocxlhCgQjJKhTuQFCY4NK3MJQX/s640/IMG_8930.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0Suo9RHexUuQ45EwpI1r-6aoMXe-xcuLFLy7UYtDgnxIaGouTyvl6gflfj5oY7OZGjcbM_H_e3C01oDSr8R6VA_lCu6VfMTiRnft9GgMysDO2-m9CVPpIY-0q1dMNmpkE01EBL9OUY4bjtSjIQclEfyVJ8Qs8brwWbocxlhCgQjJKhTuQFCY4NK3MJQX/w400-h300/IMG_8930.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Chives in the herb garden.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQ-uisqOnhsmi3kymvfaWFXliMKWPlaCb2lS_JHjVmVj5Nz6byxMwv1tTkab9mb7nHHBAw2PSUgAtzLAPmfif0QwQKDfOSw0MhIMQlAy2XACxAqynguWSgGOqjuB3YyqVqQGkOyDGCd8WiyFBMvbwjtg_pbpzsdMGZ6K9Qf3tvw6ODWoo0rAUlXzRWcxt/s640/IMG_8928.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQ-uisqOnhsmi3kymvfaWFXliMKWPlaCb2lS_JHjVmVj5Nz6byxMwv1tTkab9mb7nHHBAw2PSUgAtzLAPmfif0QwQKDfOSw0MhIMQlAy2XACxAqynguWSgGOqjuB3YyqVqQGkOyDGCd8WiyFBMvbwjtg_pbpzsdMGZ6K9Qf3tvw6ODWoo0rAUlXzRWcxt/w400-h300/IMG_8928.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">More daffodils.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;">Green onions in the herb garden.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5YlQPjmQIeGp1Lft58OZr9HsUgZtEn7oIJWhzqU9F1KXbyGYTxLu7TTCPv_lfWh_g5g9i6WzVXrlRQVYTfg4NP2G9z2wTXoZkc3JYNONb9zpk19vvZ6XoM2YMgHwHSEmktl8pfzLMGJIQhqNiNEH9VTttYm3nYwjSHSPDloPTE6VwRhyhbSzGTpQVE-i/s640/IMG_8925.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5YlQPjmQIeGp1Lft58OZr9HsUgZtEn7oIJWhzqU9F1KXbyGYTxLu7TTCPv_lfWh_g5g9i6WzVXrlRQVYTfg4NP2G9z2wTXoZkc3JYNONb9zpk19vvZ6XoM2YMgHwHSEmktl8pfzLMGJIQhqNiNEH9VTttYm3nYwjSHSPDloPTE6VwRhyhbSzGTpQVE-i/w400-h300/IMG_8925.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Bunching onions.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoy2iRQWvxl3FsNxlXddpts_pHjZ2LkwMrf3bOV2jbwpehGUNSiGj_Me8SQSTIikF_xk4459y3Xk1wNrBErhqqb6edxPyafCLVOrYedvZWrw4Kqc9tN1kS-tiOMV9KhaO2npUDR3bmv47Ttrqu7L_LC525fW-myVP8w5HUho3n2yr4v62s3vVvPDBRuE6/s640/IMG_8924.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoy2iRQWvxl3FsNxlXddpts_pHjZ2LkwMrf3bOV2jbwpehGUNSiGj_Me8SQSTIikF_xk4459y3Xk1wNrBErhqqb6edxPyafCLVOrYedvZWrw4Kqc9tN1kS-tiOMV9KhaO2npUDR3bmv47Ttrqu7L_LC525fW-myVP8w5HUho3n2yr4v62s3vVvPDBRuE6/w400-h300/IMG_8924.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Yarrow.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SdYcqzKTHSiEcnEnv-Z6MyRUWURPhGnSLV5lLvycuI3bClVW3XaIjS_OgZ6bK7PHPn0SJ5qnhaStWemMXne4qzeTe5in2C_NWDP7oKicfrK4_lmghFHpO13zVvDjuW3oNl6t8P7rgioKy9CTcAYqLuyawjix9rQAFGespd2y-ASuUx0FRnMTSgxDLCwZ/s640/IMG_8862.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SdYcqzKTHSiEcnEnv-Z6MyRUWURPhGnSLV5lLvycuI3bClVW3XaIjS_OgZ6bK7PHPn0SJ5qnhaStWemMXne4qzeTe5in2C_NWDP7oKicfrK4_lmghFHpO13zVvDjuW3oNl6t8P7rgioKy9CTcAYqLuyawjix9rQAFGespd2y-ASuUx0FRnMTSgxDLCwZ/w400-h300/IMG_8862.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Fall planted garlic. It's under wire to protect it from rodents that might find it tasty. Once it's up, we'll remove the screen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I did not get a photo of my peppermint and spearmint (in pots), but I'm hoping they will spring back to life. I'm almost out dehydrated spearmint for tea making.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/whats-growing-in-early-march.html" target="_blank">What's Growing in Early March</a> © March 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></div><p></p>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-7518309715919726982024-03-08T03:54:00.000-08:002024-03-11T04:36:23.998-07:00Local Eats ~ Book Goals ~ Sweet Energy Treat <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfjAtc5vzEC9beSuPqE861cT2tSF6M6wetVUbw2Pb2v_gv7RsevD1b4bx2ZL_NkEJ6YyvgkGKnJqKDZb9wWBGGqPbHiAmhIFnChmqPi31bSPyY0i8qfIjTJRACtlUj750mDQVrVeNbWgl5TpicupYh-udrznSuJNo9m2yNNqaNCpW9qlw8tjSSp6VEt8v/s640/IMG_8922.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfjAtc5vzEC9beSuPqE861cT2tSF6M6wetVUbw2Pb2v_gv7RsevD1b4bx2ZL_NkEJ6YyvgkGKnJqKDZb9wWBGGqPbHiAmhIFnChmqPi31bSPyY0i8qfIjTJRACtlUj750mDQVrVeNbWgl5TpicupYh-udrznSuJNo9m2yNNqaNCpW9qlw8tjSSp6VEt8v/w400-h300/IMG_8922.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The sun finally made an appearance! Boy it was nice. I got out of the house and got a few smallish errands done. The library was first, but I also made a visit to the local orchard. The only thing we needed was local honey, but I picked up some locally made apple cider and some red delicious apples that were on sale. I'm thinking apple oatmeal breakfast bake, pork chops and apples, and more.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I also made a trip to a Dollar General, but for specific things, and to price check (to see if digital coupons were worth it). I did notice that they have kitchen sponge/scrubbers and cleaning brushes in two different locations in the store. One had them at $1.00 each, and the other area had them more expensive. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I stocked up on kitchen sponges, cleaning brushes (they come in handy for cleaning chicken watering units, the bathtub, and other things), and some very inexpensive toothbrushes for cleaning purposes. I keep a few toothbrushes in my cleaning caddy for smaller space/area cleaning.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">As for the digital coupons with Dollar General, I am on the fence so to speak. I'm going to price check a few things, but for now I am not signing up.<br /></span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1TexN8xXcdiHgIJ0S75PfeMd5FXBVxEOdoPqZ0ChJvSdFCQgmo4IZC7qyOsJ_N7kmYC0ru3AnksMylidi3X-EZUfv45eWmhUg5LvLbqVQZHRABaJjVZKQnO35q28_iAzeluHtPec-UdyChkTv-1ljfSnqJtrTB1mibo2s-kaI0hHJTjeA3G1UhEgy0-S7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1TexN8xXcdiHgIJ0S75PfeMd5FXBVxEOdoPqZ0ChJvSdFCQgmo4IZC7qyOsJ_N7kmYC0ru3AnksMylidi3X-EZUfv45eWmhUg5LvLbqVQZHRABaJjVZKQnO35q28_iAzeluHtPec-UdyChkTv-1ljfSnqJtrTB1mibo2s-kaI0hHJTjeA3G1UhEgy0-S7=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm on a roll with reading through my bookshelf books this year. I am still using the library, but for non-fiction books mostly. I like to help keep them in business.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, I was able to start this book on the porch, although the sun was out, the wind was a bit chilly. After talking to my husband, I think I bought this book a few years ago at an antique store, that had a book seller. It just got put in a hidden location when we started ripping carpet out to repair floors and joists. Well, the book was found, and I'm almost halfway through it already.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAYF8dxmH9wIjGXyUU78NmUpzHMWGlVIBXv_l22PLd9ctTQ2t8ogt383vVS9dw7Lt_WiapmvAQEGuPuQHSykTmxqPHkK5-xyPsC_cdJD-MVptLUq5RPmHpcOdusAQKNTeIfehihjpOz1RJW_HZjVDz94TU1V99jIqIKSSTG7MIYKHyHLJDcqmcX_7_SLS/s640/IMG_8923.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAYF8dxmH9wIjGXyUU78NmUpzHMWGlVIBXv_l22PLd9ctTQ2t8ogt383vVS9dw7Lt_WiapmvAQEGuPuQHSykTmxqPHkK5-xyPsC_cdJD-MVptLUq5RPmHpcOdusAQKNTeIfehihjpOz1RJW_HZjVDz94TU1V99jIqIKSSTG7MIYKHyHLJDcqmcX_7_SLS/w400-h300/IMG_8923.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Energy bites. They are light and delicious. I have made so <i>many </i>different recipes for these, but after buying some while in Amish country, reading the ingredients, and trying to find a copycat recipe, we did. The ones sold in Amish country are much denser (thickly rolled), and have a few more ingredients. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">These were a bit tricky to roll, but after cooling the ingredients in the fridge first, they rolled up nicely. They are light, not dense, and boy are they good. I may even cut back on the mini chocolate chips. The recipe is online at Gimme some Oven - <a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/" target="_blank">No-Bake Energy Bites</a>. I adapted the recipe with organic/non-gmo ingredients.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I plan to make the energy bites this summer, and put some in the freezer, to have on hand for hot work days in the garden.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/local-eats-book-goals-sweet-energy-treat.html" target="_blank">Local Eats ~ Book Goals ~ Sweet Energy Treat </a> © Mar 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></span></div></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-19102650348966860262024-03-07T04:40:00.000-08:002024-03-07T04:42:17.582-08:00This and That ~ Medjool Dates<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsfzO73k5sFyu8pDAqGebO_k6rURWErP07GLLpciwFoeJOv4oT2p3UogJGdw7UTITjv9KVbu-YCAmFShmZ-27QYDUIiwzrDshTJllcz7Zv9pAFENIeGk9pedn5LKRmlUwrZ4uemq4-FMyk2TB0vxheyvM15hHJaKoFo6OYCn41zWokV7ji_IuX7Xv72Pb/s640/IMG_8921.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsfzO73k5sFyu8pDAqGebO_k6rURWErP07GLLpciwFoeJOv4oT2p3UogJGdw7UTITjv9KVbu-YCAmFShmZ-27QYDUIiwzrDshTJllcz7Zv9pAFENIeGk9pedn5LKRmlUwrZ4uemq4-FMyk2TB0vxheyvM15hHJaKoFo6OYCn41zWokV7ji_IuX7Xv72Pb/w400-h300/IMG_8921.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The recent days here have been cloudy, cold and dreary. By cold, I mean cold enough for a winter coat again (and too cold to paint doors). Brr! The chickens and I are not exactly happy about it. I guess I will be taking my vitamin D for a little while longer.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It was confirmed that a tornado touched down in a town within an hour of us, when we had those last thunderstorms. I was actually finishing a book out on the porch when the thunder and lightning arrived. I finished the book, but high tailed it back inside.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The tornado did damage to the community area there. It is said, that there was no warning, nor a watch issued, so the people there had no time to prepare. Very scary. It happened between two cities where both my Mom and my Dad grew up, and are now buried.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'll be visiting that area soon, as I gather flowers together to take to the cemeteries this spring. Spring is a difficult time to go there too, as the weather is so iffy, and I worry about the wind destroying the flowers I leave.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">A tip for those who knit, or are beginners with knitting:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Bind off knitting with a crochet hook!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I cannot believe I did not even think of this myself, after all those years of knitting dishcloths. The worst part for me, was binding off, and not messing it up. It was the first item for me to learn to knit as a beginner.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fzJyuPt1JuA" width="320" youtube-src-id="fzJyuPt1JuA"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I wish I knew this all of these years I have had trouble keeping tension and binding off my knitting, with knitting needles.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> So much easier!! Oh my. What a game changer for me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We finally tried Medjool dates for the first time. I decided that the rotten, dreary, misty and cold days were perfect to get them out and making a sweet treat I have been reading about.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I bought pitted medjool dates. I opened each one and filled them with organic peanut butter (the stir kind that is made with only peanuts). I gently closed them, and dipped them each in melted semi-sweet chocolate (I used Lily's as that is what I had on hand). <br /><br />By the way, I picked up a few bags of different Lily baking chips, at a health store, during our last trip to Amish. I had plans for them this past Christmas holiday, but never got around to using them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Okay, back to the dates. . .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGPXPJX-xWgHMZwko-nhfjHY4b5AblPIifmDYo_0fd0aYdbBvvyQUbeHP8Nd9VL3y2NOGhE3v7JeEUI8ogF96F6R_mi2Mmgq2P3dusFgLziKTMsE4TDvdLGD3e86Mf3LDeN5krM4LgfKBSZzgIlwc8okgdTvF1TBq6HJGDPB1VPFVUNGoH_55Z0J0yyhg/s640/IMG_8919.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGPXPJX-xWgHMZwko-nhfjHY4b5AblPIifmDYo_0fd0aYdbBvvyQUbeHP8Nd9VL3y2NOGhE3v7JeEUI8ogF96F6R_mi2Mmgq2P3dusFgLziKTMsE4TDvdLGD3e86Mf3LDeN5krM4LgfKBSZzgIlwc8okgdTvF1TBq6HJGDPB1VPFVUNGoH_55Z0J0yyhg/w400-h300/IMG_8919.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I dipped them using forks and place them on waxed paper on a lined baking dish. I put them in the freezer for a few hours to harden, and stored them in an airtight container.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuWJ3TfYCyuINfC1v6MD6M8xxrD0X5HWl4NOLb4JEb1HXOaC0_NmJpvT8ysXuWnhgUYsO6yIKDK14UGez3AyYL9Bjsv8d9DpRj6ZWoATEVS-p67tCQehNUzOKr4An68_TPJ9hr565bYYSvpCcFZNdYxHKNSfkbFQEMYeQqa-aEWH_So3UrMcmlHf4Re34s" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuWJ3TfYCyuINfC1v6MD6M8xxrD0X5HWl4NOLb4JEb1HXOaC0_NmJpvT8ysXuWnhgUYsO6yIKDK14UGez3AyYL9Bjsv8d9DpRj6ZWoATEVS-p67tCQehNUzOKr4An68_TPJ9hr565bYYSvpCcFZNdYxHKNSfkbFQEMYeQqa-aEWH_So3UrMcmlHf4Re34s=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We tried them yesterday, and they are delicious! I think crunchy peanut butter would be divine also. They taste as if there is a layer of caramel inside them. We both agree that these are a very good sweet treat to have on hand.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I also think the dates are a bit large, so you may want to cut them in half for a serving. I have also seen these being made using a layer method (chocolate spread over waxed paper, topped with all the dates flat, with a layer of peanut butter and another layer of chocolate), and cut into smaller portions. Either way to you try these, I think you'll like them. I'm glad I bought the dates to try this. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br />Do you have a favorite use for medjool dates?</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/this-and-that-medjool-dates.html" target="_blank">This and That ~ Medjool Dates</a> ~ Update © Mar 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-11034566954225177782024-03-06T04:16:00.000-08:002024-03-09T04:57:52.884-08:00Tidbits ~ Flourless Pumpkin Bread<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Tuesday was our "Monday" this week. We both took Monday "off" and spent the day enjoying it. Tuesday was the day for thunderstorms to roll in late afternoon, so laundry went out on the line early.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6lfSkIPCIPggcyV7B3tj7nlNcFRexytwiIfBYwQDhPK-JD4mEqoQ-y2nno11sSkRR5P2N7unHpqW7wGc8CBPtw_IkrhKrCmGfegukmIdvO15mABq4pCJQbi4BWoczae0xZhD4vpTCOAeLSKSqxY5KX3FRBbrOlZwi2iCAPccIYR8ctV0qDfz2JDPmGzzN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6lfSkIPCIPggcyV7B3tj7nlNcFRexytwiIfBYwQDhPK-JD4mEqoQ-y2nno11sSkRR5P2N7unHpqW7wGc8CBPtw_IkrhKrCmGfegukmIdvO15mABq4pCJQbi4BWoczae0xZhD4vpTCOAeLSKSqxY5KX3FRBbrOlZwi2iCAPccIYR8ctV0qDfz2JDPmGzzN=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br />I am working my way through my garden freezer goodies, and made us some flourless pumpkin bread with frozen garden pumpkin puree. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It is a very dense, thicker bread, and with less sweetness and flavor, but by adding some extra cinnamon and nutmeg it's pretty good.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The bread is also about half the height of other baked pumpkin breads. I test the bread about 30 minutes into the cooking time, and let it cool almost completely in the pan. I finish the cooling on a wire rack before slicing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><u><b>Flourless Pumpkin Bread</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><i>In a blender mix all of the ingredients:</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">2 cups organic old-fashioned oats</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">15 oz. of frozen, thawed garden pumpkin puree (I measure it, as it will weigh differently depending on the thickness of your pumpkin puree). You can use 1 can of pure pumpkin as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1/2 cup pure maple syrup (I have not tried a substitute yet)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">2 farm fresh eggs</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1 tsp. baking soda</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1 tsp. of <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2018/10/random-tidbits_12.html" target="_blank">homemade pumpkin pie spice </a>(or add cinnamon, nutmeg)</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdnWG3aMCxw8glJM_Yna78f-LwBFDyjTAxgmZtqrjTjOYCJsJjvbQM-5pAxJjJxvcxRfuj8QfE9_oq_oTyDLhIUNwI498bOxiSp5ec1sSzFLJPmCiZiHJ_tTitD-29TOzkRIHZndgbFPL7ANnFWFeHbO7eaJ8UMuXoJwH5pRVzjoxiJLdub4e3GJXPAte/s640/IMG_8917.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdnWG3aMCxw8glJM_Yna78f-LwBFDyjTAxgmZtqrjTjOYCJsJjvbQM-5pAxJjJxvcxRfuj8QfE9_oq_oTyDLhIUNwI498bOxiSp5ec1sSzFLJPmCiZiHJ_tTitD-29TOzkRIHZndgbFPL7ANnFWFeHbO7eaJ8UMuXoJwH5pRVzjoxiJLdub4e3GJXPAte/s320/IMG_8917.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSyL98p4PNU63LCfy1QYn3dPZ4GPzMHYgDZx3J8LCQhho8dwM-iAUQIy6DrLgLU_xNK9VHujPZ6MxCcYiLcGprg4n0zFsaDxQK4IlKYZTwD7BokgyRPvrBpUlUyDHC2scxh-43i8R30cnt8BkXeH7naERYhgGklTS93R-nDTm47qQe6HGlowgz94929nuG/s640/IMG_8918.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSyL98p4PNU63LCfy1QYn3dPZ4GPzMHYgDZx3J8LCQhho8dwM-iAUQIy6DrLgLU_xNK9VHujPZ6MxCcYiLcGprg4n0zFsaDxQK4IlKYZTwD7BokgyRPvrBpUlUyDHC2scxh-43i8R30cnt8BkXeH7naERYhgGklTS93R-nDTm47qQe6HGlowgz94929nuG/w300-h400/IMG_8918.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Pour into greased loaf pan (I do not flour the pan) and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until done in the center. 350°F.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Personally, I like a bit of of honey on this bread, but if you are watching sugar, I'm thinking a thin layer of cream cheese or your other favorite topping. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Now that I am writing out this post, I am thinking I will make us some homemade cinnamon honey butter for this bread. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I gifted the homemade butter one Christmas, and it was a hit. The recipe is on my blog: <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2011/12/cinnamon-honey-butter.html" target="_blank">Homemade Cinnamon Honey Butter.</a></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXZ1N9e9FFP2CPNLsy1OWIkPPu8LiWfkmbWr8UAfvkkIgr34H_YN1j8Dy8GwiPVT5i0bY0wzpjkcZ6eWEC_SSSYAyq_FTD7wfwy5xjz8mOlbp8wka70iF9gipL9Z6slpLj0eYXz1JFhMU6MgguvqXHERYAgqCWBxFQ_qJbeehsbs3qCkmrNOZLVKAfBlfQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="155" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXZ1N9e9FFP2CPNLsy1OWIkPPu8LiWfkmbWr8UAfvkkIgr34H_YN1j8Dy8GwiPVT5i0bY0wzpjkcZ6eWEC_SSSYAyq_FTD7wfwy5xjz8mOlbp8wka70iF9gipL9Z6slpLj0eYXz1JFhMU6MgguvqXHERYAgqCWBxFQ_qJbeehsbs3qCkmrNOZLVKAfBlfQ=w242-h320" width="242" /></a></div><p><br /></p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm enjoying this healthy "snack" with a tall glass of infused nettle/oat straw tea. Remember those XL disposable teabags I bought by accident? They work great for these infused tea (no mess after brewing). </span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/tidbits-flourless-pumpkin-bread.html" target="_blank">Tidbits ~ Flourless Pumpkin Bread</a> © Mar 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><p></p></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-36178087315980683642024-03-05T04:39:00.000-08:002024-03-05T06:23:36.421-08:00Participation Plummet and Random Thoughts<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: left;">March rolled in quicker than I expected. I had some goals for the end of February, and here we are at March.</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">There seems to be a blogger participation plummet for whatever reasons. So many blogs I used to follow, with such interesting and useful homesteading content (sometimes humorous), have left the blogging scene. I get it for the most part. It can be time consuming, and in winter the writing content can be very limited. Things change for some as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I mean, we used to raise dairy goats (Lamancha), and we stopped doing that years ago, so I do understand change. Life changes constantly.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm experiencing the humdrum of blogging. I know spring is around the corner, but maybe like all the other blogs I used to read (and now don't post anymore), I'm sort of falling off the blogging "thing" lately as well. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Maybe I am the one who needs a new change. Although we are still undergoing home repairs, and staying busy, sometimes change is a good thing. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3AwAB5b_82MvYmn_0T151cJH7lBYwQGOfCOGtx7BTEicSPWZhKrzlCo0mkqXZtrsIiZfc0sw9kKLFBkZ1wN8NVvGIlbDwg8cjUs6W4mMKbQ6H6ODc5khveIVOv0C0o20br4Vuj-M7waik_CmAxb_Sgc96xJ-rZv33YEeapSAoYao7WRR6XH_Fm6uJQ8k/s640/IMG_8915.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3AwAB5b_82MvYmn_0T151cJH7lBYwQGOfCOGtx7BTEicSPWZhKrzlCo0mkqXZtrsIiZfc0sw9kKLFBkZ1wN8NVvGIlbDwg8cjUs6W4mMKbQ6H6ODc5khveIVOv0C0o20br4Vuj-M7waik_CmAxb_Sgc96xJ-rZv33YEeapSAoYao7WRR6XH_Fm6uJQ8k/w400-h300/IMG_8915.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The rain held off, and we had a few very nice 70 degree days here. It may stay in the upper 60's today, but thunderstorms may actually roll in later. The weather causes that itch to clean up gardens, but I know I need to refrain for now. It's still too early.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1T158GHmy6Fiq8BtXuaOsBtcCgLAdrr8jwl4tXnLQjHlUONQHmxRy7lIJppPcB3vCGaFzvXiBegrfhP61Bxl_GDkbYg0gpq-mWSo5ZdVaA5cOmlE2DCgNW6A0d9zVHJrHKBE7RiVKRaHZBC9b1djv3xyK4IWyaotQo85UDRZiOaoxKVaIIrD4Jj4EwAgL/s640/IMG_8905.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1T158GHmy6Fiq8BtXuaOsBtcCgLAdrr8jwl4tXnLQjHlUONQHmxRy7lIJppPcB3vCGaFzvXiBegrfhP61Bxl_GDkbYg0gpq-mWSo5ZdVaA5cOmlE2DCgNW6A0d9zVHJrHKBE7RiVKRaHZBC9b1djv3xyK4IWyaotQo85UDRZiOaoxKVaIIrD4Jj4EwAgL/w400-h300/IMG_8905.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">For the first time this year, I was able to wash and dry the bedding and quilts outside on the clothesline.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We also blew the dust off our motorcycle, and got our first ride of the year in. The weather has been that nice. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduFcSAnTBmw4Ihl4ApyrGuUnpsQaEfm5m788lYUg-G3_Q8fwh9mdu_rptjGMj7j_0-9jIxLeIKSIAgU-JjRCFQLOC7jsEJg-xY2PYS-9VAxUH6FjMU0nL36cagUijIdblwgeZPEjS0qbv01lmqMGRJGgjjzHrS_0VRmPmnjkWVbqyLLVU1dbhqK-3ODEg/s640/IMG_8907.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduFcSAnTBmw4Ihl4ApyrGuUnpsQaEfm5m788lYUg-G3_Q8fwh9mdu_rptjGMj7j_0-9jIxLeIKSIAgU-JjRCFQLOC7jsEJg-xY2PYS-9VAxUH6FjMU0nL36cagUijIdblwgeZPEjS0qbv01lmqMGRJGgjjzHrS_0VRmPmnjkWVbqyLLVU1dbhqK-3ODEg/w400-h300/IMG_8907.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here is an update on "what I am crocheting" for the time being. I have to admit though, as the warmer days stay, I'm on hold for this blanket. If we cool back down, I'll be back to work on it some more, and in hopes to finish before the cooler days disappear for the year. The photo doesn't really show the colors very well. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtMTqHIQ62I7irUR3ns06N-ZIQwUqlk7TkSGTDt7LCdYS8vZAi4qa3zCCuHBcxmQeGHApMCx-IyM8OFMxTYV0QoA3XgOi5i-z_kNFVP1UiAKe6SF3UnID7Edhiyz_Yk5Dds4N4Qyu93Vd1tOP39Aq8LpZIHnOizvSb6yUxclkMJK-U6Duvrj8OhGbuZyn-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtMTqHIQ62I7irUR3ns06N-ZIQwUqlk7TkSGTDt7LCdYS8vZAi4qa3zCCuHBcxmQeGHApMCx-IyM8OFMxTYV0QoA3XgOi5i-z_kNFVP1UiAKe6SF3UnID7Edhiyz_Yk5Dds4N4Qyu93Vd1tOP39Aq8LpZIHnOizvSb6yUxclkMJK-U6Duvrj8OhGbuZyn-=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">That is a burgundy yarn, leftover from crocheting a cardigan, and the others are heather gray, teal, and soft white. The gray and white are also leftover project yarns. The colors remind me of a cabin. I wanted to use the other pattern, but his one has less ends to sew in. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Blogger is once again having hiccups with posting. I am having trouble with photos loading, and for the font to stay the way I type it. I have to constantly go back and fix the post. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I may also remove the "popular post" widget. I am getting some outrageous view counts on some very old posts, that is not normal. Most of my posts barely get 100 views within a few years, and some showing up in the "popular" post widget are well over that.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I am using the stats and google analytics to watch those this week. Another reason I am contemplating continuing to blog - a lot of work to maintain for all reasons. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">By the way blogger "stats" is not working properly. It was working the other day, but now it is not. Anyone else having blogger issues? Also, I tried adding a jump break on a post, and it would not work either. I may try an entirely new blog theme.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/participation-plummet-and-random.html" target="_blank">Participation Plummet and Random Thought</a>s © Mar 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></p>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-4607348685434124672024-03-04T04:44:00.000-08:002024-03-07T04:43:41.793-08:00Happy Homemaker Monday<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81eN4CpIpBUXWnwApwR8a4847wsBheCrIh49PyapfN86YmOGhbvs7aZVyvNxG4aTs0wNbNhWgs3z5yTxk43q4ZOUOqitR0bdfpr7tNZwbfAS0BDC4HpXTt6Ygbhpbj-SKaL53uYIufh1tG4p2bsC-PcylFSGoGAWAP36uMC9IvcH3Bm6e6eu1Xk7CM1-5/s640/IMG_8861.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81eN4CpIpBUXWnwApwR8a4847wsBheCrIh49PyapfN86YmOGhbvs7aZVyvNxG4aTs0wNbNhWgs3z5yTxk43q4ZOUOqitR0bdfpr7tNZwbfAS0BDC4HpXTt6Ygbhpbj-SKaL53uYIufh1tG4p2bsC-PcylFSGoGAWAP36uMC9IvcH3Bm6e6eu1Xk7CM1-5/w400-h300/IMG_8861.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">March rolled in quicker than expected. It brought rain, cloudy skies, followed by some warmer weather. The tree buds are already over winter.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2k16hVKkq8taIWr7qCFmoW57g7rA49N7_9526WMu9PjXwMfdU8Upj509cSdEF3aTxp9pxCFBTRkbJcn3VkCTcCP4xJD4g5gGerFBoEWFSfJfi6xBGs8W7Pkf2CFZm1lwZi4lLvSyUyzBW2Sq4Neu4mGCOYFx-KMDMkhBgoUXrWc6Xa7-TNB3TG82dicRl/s640/IMG_8863.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2k16hVKkq8taIWr7qCFmoW57g7rA49N7_9526WMu9PjXwMfdU8Upj509cSdEF3aTxp9pxCFBTRkbJcn3VkCTcCP4xJD4g5gGerFBoEWFSfJfi6xBGs8W7Pkf2CFZm1lwZi4lLvSyUyzBW2Sq4Neu4mGCOYFx-KMDMkhBgoUXrWc6Xa7-TNB3TG82dicRl/s320/IMG_8863.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Our green onions are starting to produce new growth with all the recent rain, and the sight is welcoming.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The weather was nice enough to grill out for dinner. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhypMAKDRv6n4BuRqWh923sTQP4GYEfQc_O3WTfN8QI917iIq2AQhLceXPr1Y_KxIARCNad85Q444eGkKcZdACmAmsNxnN7VEvaVLnzWgXybXXWz75415EKu5WVfRaPMUsj2mTgCPPY1ukOfFsCqT-wk_54pDpYS01ILXspWiWxK5IJ2pVqQn0vdsI-1BT2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhypMAKDRv6n4BuRqWh923sTQP4GYEfQc_O3WTfN8QI917iIq2AQhLceXPr1Y_KxIARCNad85Q444eGkKcZdACmAmsNxnN7VEvaVLnzWgXybXXWz75415EKu5WVfRaPMUsj2mTgCPPY1ukOfFsCqT-wk_54pDpYS01ILXspWiWxK5IJ2pVqQn0vdsI-1BT2=w400-h268" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br />Today I am joining <a href="https://familycorner.blogspot.com/2024/03/happy-homemaker-monday-03042024.html" target="_blank">Sandra </a>at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.</span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>The weather . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Well, they say it will be a high of 74°F and sunny today, then we cool back down the rest of the week.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Right now I am . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Brewing coffee late, and posting this blog post.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Thinking and pondering . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Wondering if we are getting thunderstorms today. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>How I am feeling . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Good!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the breakfast plate . . .</i></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDA3GfnyW4lApl_f7DTdil6v6UyjefwoYUQjpGtQ1SOvdFv6Cs3wcRz_0d6pyO5Y6d0ZL6SFPejbGXK-vrgdebSMvwce9eoi146iGgjwdrZO-c2AsduPl1UfntqgQxH0vNBTZ6WTZxNIbxHZAftMCeoyQ-HXg272H5pfgQ7AZ3BnFeIJjwHw6F1hX-i-F/s640/IMG_8860.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDA3GfnyW4lApl_f7DTdil6v6UyjefwoYUQjpGtQ1SOvdFv6Cs3wcRz_0d6pyO5Y6d0ZL6SFPejbGXK-vrgdebSMvwce9eoi146iGgjwdrZO-c2AsduPl1UfntqgQxH0vNBTZ6WTZxNIbxHZAftMCeoyQ-HXg272H5pfgQ7AZ3BnFeIJjwHw6F1hX-i-F/w320-h240/IMG_8860.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm thinking I'll make a ham and cheese crust-less quiche, to use ham we froze, and some garden zucchini we froze as well. I'll toss in some of those frozen garden green peppers too.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the lunch menu . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Not sure yet.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the dinner menu . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Not sure yet.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the menu . . . </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">(concentrating on what's in the freezer/pantry this week)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-homemade meatballs in home canned tomato sauce (with dollops of ricotta), over frozen and thawed garden spaghetti squash, and roasted frozen garden green beans</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-Italian sausage pasta dish (with green lentil pasta), with added frozen asparagus and frozen garden bell peppers, roasted rutabaga</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-chicken salad (chicken from the freezer) for lunches, made with home canned sweet pickle and hot pepper relishes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-strawberry bread, using frozen strawberries from last summer</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On my reading pile . . .</i></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIEM60UhxmZGNrff6Te6uxOW8tEP_TgMfFjuBr76L_1lNiJF4dD5EEUL6TbmLK1Wdyq0N-TIwruvwRDP5vMNAfWWM4y7Iehb2xxpsO3HQI3QDUj_la16plagYKJm3WP-tlztuyYR66BDtuJZtEvugKNGlMGW6SZUK4h_h7IYNUGlRwBMxrCL-Nils931C/s640/IMG_8840.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIEM60UhxmZGNrff6Te6uxOW8tEP_TgMfFjuBr76L_1lNiJF4dD5EEUL6TbmLK1Wdyq0N-TIwruvwRDP5vMNAfWWM4y7Iehb2xxpsO3HQI3QDUj_la16plagYKJm3WP-tlztuyYR66BDtuJZtEvugKNGlMGW6SZUK4h_h7IYNUGlRwBMxrCL-Nils931C/s320/IMG_8840.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><i><b>On my TV . . .</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Willie Nelson Movies - Red Headed Stranger</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>Looking around the house . . .</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We got one coat of paint on the interior hallway garage and entry doors done. They'll need a second coat.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the to-do list . . .</i></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-clean microwave<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-dishes<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-muck coop</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-library returns</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>From the camera . . .</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc26ZSi8keNVsQy0uJdnBt1MVScR7JxYVFI9snNX3vPsTKRb5clNjrQAT9T9Z4juoBGgQ76A0PjH_cPOxEyDqeKjLQS6ugLJ2IJum-ZLtqSw5zkRx6k-PT_rp9bC1weH34qAyHIb08G8tglWlGP4IGT6D7Cp2cLA-c4_3BW0FqS6Z5rWy_kr0tZSP8ZnXw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc26ZSi8keNVsQy0uJdnBt1MVScR7JxYVFI9snNX3vPsTKRb5clNjrQAT9T9Z4juoBGgQ76A0PjH_cPOxEyDqeKjLQS6ugLJ2IJum-ZLtqSw5zkRx6k-PT_rp9bC1weH34qAyHIb08G8tglWlGP4IGT6D7Cp2cLA-c4_3BW0FqS6Z5rWy_kr0tZSP8ZnXw=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>What I am crocheting . . .</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I forgot to get photos. Will get an update in another blogpost soon.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Devotional, Bible Verses, Prayers . . .</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">If you sent up prayers for our youngest daughter, she is feeling much better and back to work. Thank you!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/03/happy-homemaker-monday.html" target="_blank">Happy Homemaker Monday</a> ~ Update © Mar 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-70852337967289215772024-02-29T04:21:00.000-08:002024-03-05T06:15:09.703-08:00Garden Goodies in Winter <p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Today is the last day of February for 2024. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMptnHiwC_t0Dhf-K1anHJeqx6LLDt0tyWRCQwUPYaqPwSNRwT6v9Ivg7gC52tVvNX6TPx13JoifDoTsjSkh2Me0kcoFT3efZqi44nugRNVLrHGZZls_VxtR92UMoObRV3szFYN2G0ZP7xQD_yldjJH7k5oarzrVFk2pTvybhWf0PEX3hPGhjrEWX8DJPG/s640/IMG_8858.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMptnHiwC_t0Dhf-K1anHJeqx6LLDt0tyWRCQwUPYaqPwSNRwT6v9Ivg7gC52tVvNX6TPx13JoifDoTsjSkh2Me0kcoFT3efZqi44nugRNVLrHGZZls_VxtR92UMoObRV3szFYN2G0ZP7xQD_yldjJH7k5oarzrVFk2pTvybhWf0PEX3hPGhjrEWX8DJPG/s320/IMG_8858.JPG" width="320"></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Hopefully it's the last day of our winter as well. Although, every day has been up and down weather, and yes, more snow yesterday.</span><p></p><p> <span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: x-large;"> <span></span></span></span></p><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/garden-goodies-in-winter.html#more">Click here to read the entire story »</a>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-43054383551861434452024-02-28T04:11:00.000-08:002024-02-28T04:37:47.914-08:00Sitting on the Front Porch in February<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs1mrjCtu3bNG1MIEDIst-KM1mfsOJxlI96h1VcLMp767GK0FnYzwcyvn1hAleAYn95pByL6cA1BFuqfOGuQJ0BOUSa1Z1JHPWd8V5lTZeAaV-Ld-PyzYLme3X3TxZ9leXsDSSvEzwrPVRwxLW488zwP1lXzZR8mcJWHDtNUbeFoUVxD2etGbGrWsCgsD_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs1mrjCtu3bNG1MIEDIst-KM1mfsOJxlI96h1VcLMp767GK0FnYzwcyvn1hAleAYn95pByL6cA1BFuqfOGuQJ0BOUSa1Z1JHPWd8V5lTZeAaV-Ld-PyzYLme3X3TxZ9leXsDSSvEzwrPVRwxLW488zwP1lXzZR8mcJWHDtNUbeFoUVxD2etGbGrWsCgsD_=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Update on the Tex Mex Sweet Potatoes and Onions: Delicious! However, I keep forgetting that our jalapenos from last year, were very "hot" in flavor (hence the small amount on my plate). </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It ended up very spicy, but next time I will cut the jalapenos to a smaller amount, ha ha! I cannot find the recipe online, so you'll need to borrow the <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/happy-homemaker-monday_26.html" target="_blank">cookbook</a> from your local library. We served the side with homemade chicken enchiladas with <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2019/10/dinners-more-canning.html" target="_blank">homemade enchilada sauce</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">My chicken enchiladas are filled with sauce, then a layer of cooked onion, chicken, chilies, and black beans (salt and pepper), and some cheese.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgU0hQ0sp9Go1pKFOBL5BwQ-qG2ozvQKzzkFqXz1Ox1dJgXzMIMME8oKW0eXi0XBheSIP-ztqBopEAnAT8lhPCVbRW1_zp-Ht0t7JqiGT2_mjHNiRmIH8eWkflfosacLl82iuR1bMUzv2j6Rh2GeSSUQDd3_h3qDzvc0BJI81n6Xm-GVB7lgZz0TSH-L_1P" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="526" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgU0hQ0sp9Go1pKFOBL5BwQ-qG2ozvQKzzkFqXz1Ox1dJgXzMIMME8oKW0eXi0XBheSIP-ztqBopEAnAT8lhPCVbRW1_zp-Ht0t7JqiGT2_mjHNiRmIH8eWkflfosacLl82iuR1bMUzv2j6Rh2GeSSUQDd3_h3qDzvc0BJI81n6Xm-GVB7lgZz0TSH-L_1P" width="243" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The enchiladas are super easy to make. I cooked my chicken in the crock pot the day before, and the sauce can be made up to 3 days before (stored in the fridge).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzTYsPZOovPLyTF1zxWgZ0NSQsaYJoFh0nw9auO-OjysS2zeWQ1PPBM7JdgKyVDwXnFF-sGZ2jxMOyUmq9uQeafd-sYSao85XKsyTmF3YO0TGUrmkcJzDVy6qh1DOJxOFsCYDOd2TbZY0yooBynjUeLhgrFaaQas1OP0vvSh-BnCMoTJ2r5n-Wz3ucYuu_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzTYsPZOovPLyTF1zxWgZ0NSQsaYJoFh0nw9auO-OjysS2zeWQ1PPBM7JdgKyVDwXnFF-sGZ2jxMOyUmq9uQeafd-sYSao85XKsyTmF3YO0TGUrmkcJzDVy6qh1DOJxOFsCYDOd2TbZY0yooBynjUeLhgrFaaQas1OP0vvSh-BnCMoTJ2r5n-Wz3ucYuu_=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br />On Monday, we had a 65°F day! Sitting on the porch in February is unheard of in our area, and I took advantage of it.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhncutlT6dSHVbRpiZxKSq79m-RFM8qL3nwXzPExEn5gdDuhFJFKjvzxnPOGzvYi1rl2dJ0QePh30-0iPQUfTh6wA-QbgJfh4T2rY_hX8gpu7Pc_9xj06axSD2yGp7e-WdwoC6zO9KT9xuYnIDY22Cni0vHbssuInehMY7Ba1eaEQPUkzlBvyrqEiKSrtHN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhncutlT6dSHVbRpiZxKSq79m-RFM8qL3nwXzPExEn5gdDuhFJFKjvzxnPOGzvYi1rl2dJ0QePh30-0iPQUfTh6wA-QbgJfh4T2rY_hX8gpu7Pc_9xj06axSD2yGp7e-WdwoC6zO9KT9xuYnIDY22Cni0vHbssuInehMY7Ba1eaEQPUkzlBvyrqEiKSrtHN=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Not once in the day, but twice I got to enjoy our front porch. When my husband got home, and after dinner. we enjoyed the front porch until the cooler air set in. </span></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Tuesday, we hit a record for the month, and the day. We heated up to a whopping 73°F (a feels like temperature of 76°F). I got another day of reading on the front porch in February!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Rain moved in with thunderstorms overnight, but should end today. The weather is to dip to a very cold 13°F (feels like) by tonight. We may even get snow later today, after the rain stops.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNgWWsTIvDDGfpBZtId9d8dbHakEMJWx2UlYdIFQG-wVdxPdQYYchoCrHM3Pt-cdM4BLyUM8vAlXB0_mlWNK71pY4mrrbVCW2VGKzB_dFmPvKw4FJKzo-RSiuDoeJHaKO3xfBmjCtQfjkTBX0EnpZYdvP9UvURU_cWFCkSIAdOu70iUd28YNWQ2tZPX90/s640/IMG_8853.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNgWWsTIvDDGfpBZtId9d8dbHakEMJWx2UlYdIFQG-wVdxPdQYYchoCrHM3Pt-cdM4BLyUM8vAlXB0_mlWNK71pY4mrrbVCW2VGKzB_dFmPvKw4FJKzo-RSiuDoeJHaKO3xfBmjCtQfjkTBX0EnpZYdvP9UvURU_cWFCkSIAdOu70iUd28YNWQ2tZPX90/w400-h300/IMG_8853.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Yes, I said that right. Crazy weather. The spring daffodils are starting to come up right now. </span></div><div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/sitting-on-front-porch-in-february.html" target="_blank">Sitting On the Front Porch in February</a> ~ Update © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></p></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-86925796064908321432024-02-27T04:17:00.000-08:002024-02-27T08:21:57.786-08:00Homemade Hair Detangler ~ Update<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnHdBQgFJu-ziZjeRv9rWNj0yjPKSieRF0dYRCde_TLWquGlXa9xE0Xfq4AeFA-xx55BFwwP1WZH_swxHdIBsJ7ToRpiucU4LAAln7Ys1OJa9i0JSt0i_qgcujwR4zDDuG5wCwKoB8RGrh797OXgmlrfgwQgveaqRXbJMBl0MHpneU7Zb3CZwQVqlLCqaZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnHdBQgFJu-ziZjeRv9rWNj0yjPKSieRF0dYRCde_TLWquGlXa9xE0Xfq4AeFA-xx55BFwwP1WZH_swxHdIBsJ7ToRpiucU4LAAln7Ys1OJa9i0JSt0i_qgcujwR4zDDuG5wCwKoB8RGrh797OXgmlrfgwQgveaqRXbJMBl0MHpneU7Zb3CZwQVqlLCqaZ" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">In the beginning of February (2024), I made homemade hair detangler (<a href="https://mommypotamus.com/3-homemade-hair-detangler-recipes/" target="_blank">recipe is online with Mommypotamus</a>). I was quite impressed when I brewed the tea for this on the first batch. It uses marshmallow root for the tea making part, and it creates a wonderful "conditioner" spray for the hair (mucilage properties).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">My review? It takes about as much effort to comb out my hair with homemade detangler vs. store bought (chemical free/no preservatives).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I have new hair growth underneath the back hair, and very slightly around the brow area. It is said that the marshmallow root can repair damaged hair and encourage new, healthy hair growth.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I absolutely love my hair after using it, and I letting it dry as much as possible without a hair dryer. My hair is softer, feels better, and looks so much better. My scalp feels better as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The only draw back I see, is that by storing it in the refrigerator, the oils (jojoba and any essential oils if you add them) in this will harden. I have to take it out of the refrigerator, with enough time to "thaw" it all, prior to using it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Otherwise, when you get down to the bottom of the spray bottle, you are left with mostly oils and it will definitely make your hair look oily. By this I mean, if you use it daily, and use it right out of the fridge, before the oils can warm up to a total liquid spray.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Also, I drape a towel around my next when I spray this on, so that the "tea" does not stain any of my clothing. So far it has not, but to be sure, I do this as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Overall, I will continue to use it, and see how much new hair growth, and repaired hair I get. My daughter, the hair stylist, said it has to be much healthier for my hair vs. store bought.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">If I remember, I will try and update in maybe 6 months of use. It is very easy to make, and use. The first batch I added lavender essential oil, but the next batch is without any essential oils (to see if it really made a difference).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/homemade-hair-detangler-update.html" target="_blank">Homemade Hair Detangler</a> ~ Update © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></p>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-3855316596717849552024-02-26T04:49:00.000-08:002024-02-27T04:19:43.824-08:00Happy Homemaker Monday<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Today is definitely a "happy" homemaker day. Waking up to new floors in the hall and the kitchen is a game changer. It really brightened up the house. If you didn't see the photos of the hallway progress, you can see the post <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/repairsrenovations-progress-winter.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Today is the last Monday of February 2024. How will you be spending your day today? Time flies by way too fast.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We are getting a lot finished on the to-do list, and boy it feels great. No more pattern binders piled in the living room, another lap afghan finished, kitchen blinds/windows cleaned, and so forth. We still have a bit of work in the hall, but it's 98% done!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We haven't decided on the next course of action, but with spring around the corner, we may be back to working on our waist high, raised beds (a project from last spring). There is the complete garage clean out, and the drywall repair/new outlet and window project too, to think about. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I think I forgot to buy new seeds for some winter squash for this years garden, so I need to get on that before the week is over.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Also, in the process of moving the refrigerator, I realized how many printed recipes I had on the side (with magnet clips). Oh boy. They have been there for a few years. I guess I just forgot about them, and secondly, I just don't have the time to try them all. Some are tried recipes, but for the most part are <i>recipes to try. </i> Once again, I let them pile up. A very bad habit of mine. It's on the purge/clean list for the week.</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaTrPpweTUVAlWeLl5e_FP2lZsP9CSzVsaQiCSkh1s3uXnmF4tQWTS_wq2xfjkjQVetkHeu3Q_PnQ2VTgfhej09yxwrbbIp3X6C6lAVMTEqhJpo1VkKmvkvmFwHERwhNvYdWcA39uC9I4_LX6vXgXmQwV9S3Nn-c_OmBy8bokOj79FOMZBfELv1h5o4-G-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="266" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaTrPpweTUVAlWeLl5e_FP2lZsP9CSzVsaQiCSkh1s3uXnmF4tQWTS_wq2xfjkjQVetkHeu3Q_PnQ2VTgfhej09yxwrbbIp3X6C6lAVMTEqhJpo1VkKmvkvmFwHERwhNvYdWcA39uC9I4_LX6vXgXmQwV9S3Nn-c_OmBy8bokOj79FOMZBfELv1h5o4-G-=w267-h400" width="267" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Today I am joining <a href="https://familycorner.blogspot.com/2024/02/happy-homemaker-monday-02262024.html" target="_blank">Sandra </a>at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>The weather . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The sun will be out, but the rain moves in tonight. It will be warming up too.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Right now I am . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Brewing another pot of coffee.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Thinking and pondering . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I had to toss out the plastic floor mat, that was under my computer chair (in the kitchen). I'm considering replacing it to protect the flooring, but stores here do not carry the clear ones, or any for that matter, for non-carpet floors. I had to buy the last one online. My husband says we really don't need one, but the wheels do put wear and tear on the flooring.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>How I am feeling . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Tired, but a good tired.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the breakfast plate . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNykzT890eFo8KeDUZnaHznkLZPi6mXvmfCOFi6nXJbe0dS7EiIxVfYnadaEWgwrOCAz0TjiPOPYBVJLuIPXfal4n-MujDzLRsjD2pkSTXelAlnyqfig3U24E_zAt5hruAJ7uGuDYe34FOQl5GdwMPRWddHmnzAbxiE2INrB46HXKLZDRNBAVQwAeqlbBq/s640/IMG_8851.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNykzT890eFo8KeDUZnaHznkLZPi6mXvmfCOFi6nXJbe0dS7EiIxVfYnadaEWgwrOCAz0TjiPOPYBVJLuIPXfal4n-MujDzLRsjD2pkSTXelAlnyqfig3U24E_zAt5hruAJ7uGuDYe34FOQl5GdwMPRWddHmnzAbxiE2INrB46HXKLZDRNBAVQwAeqlbBq/s320/IMG_8851.JPG" width="320" /></a></b></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm thinking I will bake <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2012/09/everything-in-abundance-canned-banana.html" target="_blank">Cheddar and Chili Egg Casserole.</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">And blueberry link sausages.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the lunch plate . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><i>?</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the dinner plate . . .</i></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxcnxj7ozM5_6psK1MHKMb3n2oQ1o2EI2ZvswLmQ3FQyFW9zoR1SSNPMQyl8vDwZVZrG8Cacd1dvOunL7tyg2k2-ymj9lxsC3ZorE049t0ym8iAxkw_UwVI-GK54fjvyRaxY-g60AMYeazt9SmTMGWl5ZEq9Oo8rssYxBtS1Hj9v8ZepLR5UTl4InAK1P2/s640/IMG_8848.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxcnxj7ozM5_6psK1MHKMb3n2oQ1o2EI2ZvswLmQ3FQyFW9zoR1SSNPMQyl8vDwZVZrG8Cacd1dvOunL7tyg2k2-ymj9lxsC3ZorE049t0ym8iAxkw_UwVI-GK54fjvyRaxY-g60AMYeazt9SmTMGWl5ZEq9Oo8rssYxBtS1Hj9v8ZepLR5UTl4InAK1P2/s320/IMG_8848.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNcDvKK7jk3VZyPwgZDYCZm5vZOxUPA_UvSmxI-muZFyH8qY-oJMEL502qEE9x8cOgU8OiXQZctN1B7vnKhP2Yamz27xZOW7RPAqKtIITKU4M3dcgTmrHYIbt7wakg0-XT4yoAwBTv1xZcaPq_fzqWRnEcxjtWB6DQIfnDydp92w5z4FBTnkwFNpwE44u2/s640/IMG_8849.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNcDvKK7jk3VZyPwgZDYCZm5vZOxUPA_UvSmxI-muZFyH8qY-oJMEL502qEE9x8cOgU8OiXQZctN1B7vnKhP2Yamz27xZOW7RPAqKtIITKU4M3dcgTmrHYIbt7wakg0-XT4yoAwBTv1xZcaPq_fzqWRnEcxjtWB6DQIfnDydp92w5z4FBTnkwFNpwE44u2/s320/IMG_8849.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzj0tTXY9FPYYatK92wqSsnTK67qakMHaJgSqO5NgIGX5SaebcVQJwh31DA9eYBQDHRNokuXSqrRJbj2tTQNU24iRcHbr-3AGY8e6L-WCsul36nvYZFKI6w1vBodeNLJ13VKhO5zI7mDCCBTiKtDkuBWUiv2hG8xW7gDBrggPxeyC7B190ULeec0EkFvh/s640/IMG_8850.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzj0tTXY9FPYYatK92wqSsnTK67qakMHaJgSqO5NgIGX5SaebcVQJwh31DA9eYBQDHRNokuXSqrRJbj2tTQNU24iRcHbr-3AGY8e6L-WCsul36nvYZFKI6w1vBodeNLJ13VKhO5zI7mDCCBTiKtDkuBWUiv2hG8xW7gDBrggPxeyC7B190ULeec0EkFvh/s320/IMG_8850.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I put about a half batch of a new recipe in the crockpot. It'll be a side for tonight's yet-to-decide dinner. I'll let you know if it's good. The original recipe calls for 5 sweet potatoes and 3 onions. Hence why I made a half batch of this. I used frozen jalapenos from last years garden.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the menu . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Again, I didn't have time to plan this yet. I will work on this today. I'm going to base my menu on what's in the freezer. Stay tuned.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><i><b>On my reading pile . . .</b></i></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lcnsTxn2jBhrMNJiVZQ8KDGi_taveqa0mLxd2q9t6BHfT0ldUz1mcUQ5JH08v91Pl_-2gKz30M7UNJYHcJyW6kFN8PlNl2aMqjXKwcuGN0R9Rrm1nXDdpBgLEy75K0x8EhIo9cFJ5auFWMwXJ7GRpjKSMkt6KyHFwszXJ7QnPS4gjqHVyCoFvj6e2Ucx/s640/IMG_8840.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lcnsTxn2jBhrMNJiVZQ8KDGi_taveqa0mLxd2q9t6BHfT0ldUz1mcUQ5JH08v91Pl_-2gKz30M7UNJYHcJyW6kFN8PlNl2aMqjXKwcuGN0R9Rrm1nXDdpBgLEy75K0x8EhIo9cFJ5auFWMwXJ7GRpjKSMkt6KyHFwszXJ7QnPS4gjqHVyCoFvj6e2Ucx/w300-h400/IMG_8840.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On my TV . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Whatever looks interesting.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Looking around the house . . .</i></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPB-H58EnvJHJjGgZ048rD6LWo3twDW54YwK0EaImRnvR35avkQDySNKOOy6o5_FIDVYF6F-ZE8eXjf67S39LAmD9MMzUJhAYfeXp5NV1L3LPfN7B2KemeGONJi22LkWa7llT_sv4pvppuw5doX9JSAjl6hCgcjNbhDz-srRtHchJsnkohqpMwtMox-gQJ/s640/IMG_8836.JPG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPB-H58EnvJHJjGgZ048rD6LWo3twDW54YwK0EaImRnvR35avkQDySNKOOy6o5_FIDVYF6F-ZE8eXjf67S39LAmD9MMzUJhAYfeXp5NV1L3LPfN7B2KemeGONJi22LkWa7llT_sv4pvppuw5doX9JSAjl6hCgcjNbhDz-srRtHchJsnkohqpMwtMox-gQJ/w300-h400/IMG_8836.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The kitchen was swept and mopped, and everything is finally moved back in their place. We used those felt mover pads, and it worked for most of it. We'll add felt floor protectors to the legs too. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>To-do List . . .</i></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><strike>-breakfast for the next few days </strike><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-sweep/mop the rest of the floors<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><strike>-dishes</strike><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-any laundry left from the weekend<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><strike>-put trash out</strike></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">For the week:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-prime hallway entry door</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>From the camera . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Yikes! I have nothing to share today, other than my crochet projects below.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>What I am crocheting . . .</i></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit7X7PQGykpwJ8Yw3vR5a8ChWT7jIqppGFu88bC62NWDeqrYMDb0QbJiY9cv6X76inb0mVBhfaRCq88Y62hJVjFs7jXWfft2q1b4ETJ8V1dojtytOBWRWPeVAnSFNX7qFhQRCTQcOs33x3QNaSTlFyH5e0FcazmHgqg7EYMbzqQjZ8eMLjK-2Yz7K1d6Hq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit7X7PQGykpwJ8Yw3vR5a8ChWT7jIqppGFu88bC62NWDeqrYMDb0QbJiY9cv6X76inb0mVBhfaRCq88Y62hJVjFs7jXWfft2q1b4ETJ8V1dojtytOBWRWPeVAnSFNX7qFhQRCTQcOs33x3QNaSTlFyH5e0FcazmHgqg7EYMbzqQjZ8eMLjK-2Yz7K1d6Hq=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Finished this lap afghan. The idea is to only use yarn I have, so the top and bottom are different gray colors, but it worked.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvGBQIGmuycKgKMEGvDt38qJN5tEqAmvRrQ7kI84tWAZaKeDCV8aweYNwXZ6oOJy0FKtv5GxTEBwtv1jtRgFMYZDj-squxnQjn-tT0ML-uHr8WGj8Qwyg6vzqBBjRXrIKEcD58s6-tDJ5mUzQ-Beoq_1aFDr_-mni2z2D-mT1-YZzYz6LOaZwq0kt5P00/s640/IMG_8847.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvGBQIGmuycKgKMEGvDt38qJN5tEqAmvRrQ7kI84tWAZaKeDCV8aweYNwXZ6oOJy0FKtv5GxTEBwtv1jtRgFMYZDj-squxnQjn-tT0ML-uHr8WGj8Qwyg6vzqBBjRXrIKEcD58s6-tDJ5mUzQ-Beoq_1aFDr_-mni2z2D-mT1-YZzYz6LOaZwq0kt5P00/s320/IMG_8847.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm back to working on this blanket, while the weather is cooler, but on warmer days I am not.<br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Devotional, Bible Verses, Prayers. . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Prayers for our youngest, as she is sick and the doctor was unsure of what was the cause of it is. I delivered her some homemade ginger-ale, but she is still pretty sick.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/happy-homemaker-monday_26.html" target="_blank">Happy Homemaker Monday</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></p></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-35023193116424563092024-02-25T05:38:00.000-08:002024-02-25T05:40:07.582-08:00Up and Down Weather<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYqmkClyU1BaiCjlB5IBCkYTW6utmzNFlZz8XBKr_JZ7U1EHFdWCV0Jk-kZwgoU3b9Z5hAiyDbe73ww_TynutlQ39D71xv1MzFt1LSaUIDYUXsazGXUuoAJrCEk4gr3LeMtd_AXgiqgpDqadxAuADM9rzdpAHWynqoeUCWwmxj0HqPKEnzlkALU1wEWFj/s640/IMG_8827.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYqmkClyU1BaiCjlB5IBCkYTW6utmzNFlZz8XBKr_JZ7U1EHFdWCV0Jk-kZwgoU3b9Z5hAiyDbe73ww_TynutlQ39D71xv1MzFt1LSaUIDYUXsazGXUuoAJrCEk4gr3LeMtd_AXgiqgpDqadxAuADM9rzdpAHWynqoeUCWwmxj0HqPKEnzlkALU1wEWFj/w400-h300/IMG_8827.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The last Sunday in February. We went from 60 degree weather earlier in the week, to cold 30°F with a windchill of 20°F, and snow.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The forecast is all over the chart for next week. We are to warm back up to a delightful 66°F, but with it comes thunderstorms and wind. We just can't win this time of year.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I do love the sunshine. We got a glimpse of it yesterday, but it hopefully, we'll see more of it today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Happy Sunday! I hope you all get some rest and R & R today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/up-and-down-weather.html" target="_blank">Up and Down Weather</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></p>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-85329839199545993702024-02-24T12:08:00.000-08:002024-02-24T12:08:58.901-08:00Kitchen ~ Pattern Binder Purge <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9NmqKn4WG0_5CPqu9R14nxO8eklgEVfxWD1aYw4c52vG7JL1mQ3rUXRydTqHgnksC4HR60BacgWHRL47lT4b5ZJLi4tQTkgkmKOJrR4oKd038urWsdER3KoHYzM9Fe_Rf4lDdEtSEJMNNvBDmevVO39SVm6AkopycbZ7DQeJxr-YxQs6FfidByOuiUFG-/s640/IMG_8823.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9NmqKn4WG0_5CPqu9R14nxO8eklgEVfxWD1aYw4c52vG7JL1mQ3rUXRydTqHgnksC4HR60BacgWHRL47lT4b5ZJLi4tQTkgkmKOJrR4oKd038urWsdER3KoHYzM9Fe_Rf4lDdEtSEJMNNvBDmevVO39SVm6AkopycbZ7DQeJxr-YxQs6FfidByOuiUFG-/w400-h300/IMG_8823.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Friday was an extremely foggy day. I was a bit worried about my husband's drive to work. By 11am, the fog had lifted.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">My husband and I were not happy with the glue-down flooring that was installed in the kitchen, after half of the <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2022/04/kitchen-repair-progress.html" target="_blank">floor was torn out </a>for joist replacements and new subfloor over a year ago. it was coming up, spreading apart and dirt was sticking in the cracks.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">A wrench in my winter hallway repairs, but the flooring was on sale, and the installers were free, so my husband made arrangements.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">On Wednesday, we emptied the entire kitchen, other than the refrigerator. The flooring/installers were to arrive at 10-11am Thursday to install (same flooring as hallway). Around noon, I am notified that they are not going to make it. Friday they arrived, but had to come back on Saturday to finish up. Hence my delay on posting.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1kRe3T-GYo_6tNn7FofsB9UpkmU7Hsn4vUTUhPmfMtR-wI88jDrL3wbNbcfILCVMbF9ReUmDxwjzjW74FYC4FsDvoMYX2QZ4C1aSeizS9kR2vE2ZaRCFHkFuQIxZXwIYECX2i0NYfgYydIAg0EI2jQYq5DGNpuElwGa-eMVIDCztroNOzdsw6mLpXRSB/s640/IMG_8818.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1kRe3T-GYo_6tNn7FofsB9UpkmU7Hsn4vUTUhPmfMtR-wI88jDrL3wbNbcfILCVMbF9ReUmDxwjzjW74FYC4FsDvoMYX2QZ4C1aSeizS9kR2vE2ZaRCFHkFuQIxZXwIYECX2i0NYfgYydIAg0EI2jQYq5DGNpuElwGa-eMVIDCztroNOzdsw6mLpXRSB/w400-h300/IMG_8818.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">During my waiting process, I had collected all of the pattern binders (but one), purged them all, tossed out what was junk, and gave away a pile of unwanted patterns. Whew! Project binder purge is DONE! Checked off the to-do list! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the process of re-flooring the kitchen, we removed the only base board electrical heater and a new electrical outlet was installed. We do not need the heater, and it was malfunctioning anyway (a hazard if left installed). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">New floor trim was installed where the heater was, and I had to paint a bit, but it all looks great.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">I would say 90% of the hallway, and kitchen floor trim was re-installed. I painted the kitchen trim, so that saved us money, but we needed trim for the hallway.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also, the computer chair, at our kitchen desk area had to be replaced. I was not prepared for that expense.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/kitchen-pattern-binder-purge.html" target="_blank">Kitchen ~ Pattern Binder Purge</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></div></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-78085954101444196892024-02-23T03:50:00.000-08:002024-02-23T03:51:01.917-08:00Repairs/Renovations Progress ~ Winter Projects<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Here is an update on our progress on our winter project list. We've made some headway with the hallway, and a small repair in the master bedroom.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">If you have followed my blog, you know that we started the hallway repairs/renovations 3 years ago. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Life happens. There were appointments, losing people we love, taking advantage of a time where someone could rip out our carpet for us (changing plans), and so forth. I'm just glad I we got back on track.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The hallway has two steps in two locations, longer than normal, wider and the lowest part has a high ceiling. It's on a cement slab as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It is so wide, we had several bookshelves in there, to accommodate books for the kids and myself. When the local town library closed, I brought home a ton of books that were educational, and good for school needs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Since then, the bookshelves were emptied, books donated, and bookshelves taken out.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MDTL8CMMkt0/YAQp2XEBztI/AAAAAAAAhSQ/w-F9zx6IXX0qy964rLomjj2Zp-TZJhLwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s707/139780420_1357754561239319_3688778252058358698_o.jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MDTL8CMMkt0/YAQp2XEBztI/AAAAAAAAhSQ/w-F9zx6IXX0qy964rLomjj2Zp-TZJhLwwCLcBGAsYHQ/w298-h400/139780420_1357754561239319_3688778252058358698_o.jpg" width="298" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(January 2021)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It all started with ripping out the carpet and getting new flooring. The dogs and cats, and constant foot traffic wore the carpet out. Well, that flooring (that first replaced the carpet) is being changed due to the fact we had to rip out all of the half wall paneling, so nothing matches color-wise.</span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEq6r3EQP3eL2cnhaQ2QW709lWJPlSd7IzJDMq1AH1tOx8d0Nma5aqEXSp60Pr0aAS-GKwjLm_h9F67KNHKKMim9i3AZ3Es4EYMe7SVFQwX_wex295LVU7RziA3EqoKFDQXXJAcppIZEcvoIWd4gpoqKct-nZvMxvxGD4HhuTy2FPhWlAWF9F_bIZrHOG/s640/IMG_8598.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEq6r3EQP3eL2cnhaQ2QW709lWJPlSd7IzJDMq1AH1tOx8d0Nma5aqEXSp60Pr0aAS-GKwjLm_h9F67KNHKKMim9i3AZ3Es4EYMe7SVFQwX_wex295LVU7RziA3EqoKFDQXXJAcppIZEcvoIWd4gpoqKct-nZvMxvxGD4HhuTy2FPhWlAWF9F_bIZrHOG/w400-h300/IMG_8598.JPG" width="400" /></a></p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We have been looking at flooring at every hardware store in the area, for the hallway (and kitchen). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ9rhVl9_gOsdHMC8BJHBYUl7_NfjGOE-SFytsMYGlHGNLdw47DSWofY-I6yfz-8AkVaCk6kNqIhVTp9PDvrxtUOHK1c0xmFvKG1lHRQZ3RH93cSeM-bDlVOW9znH11tFzmyJH9BsS0UzOietTsnLc39YcWmceF7kK71ccnqARb647yI863A65-h7PR0XZ/s640/IMG_8611.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ9rhVl9_gOsdHMC8BJHBYUl7_NfjGOE-SFytsMYGlHGNLdw47DSWofY-I6yfz-8AkVaCk6kNqIhVTp9PDvrxtUOHK1c0xmFvKG1lHRQZ3RH93cSeM-bDlVOW9znH11tFzmyJH9BsS0UzOietTsnLc39YcWmceF7kK71ccnqARb647yI863A65-h7PR0XZ/s320/IMG_8611.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurh9HdkiNfY6RCtX-WTikSmEM6jYqUdAvYV79Z42J5XSvKWpMWa0EdFRAMeaTt-vtaVZfcOfzElM-Q3MFOots4dJH2oC3GiiAISBpZnKIxa61L-eFPa8CcyqtMDwuKmfLLGb8Gma1OWkSguHLxbMseeuOeeTOsWyuIgVuPeCDy1dkaBjYmgW3bUEKI6CD/s640/IMG_8599.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurh9HdkiNfY6RCtX-WTikSmEM6jYqUdAvYV79Z42J5XSvKWpMWa0EdFRAMeaTt-vtaVZfcOfzElM-Q3MFOots4dJH2oC3GiiAISBpZnKIxa61L-eFPa8CcyqtMDwuKmfLLGb8Gma1OWkSguHLxbMseeuOeeTOsWyuIgVuPeCDy1dkaBjYmgW3bUEKI6CD/s320/IMG_8599.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>These 3 photos were taken in different light/location in the hall. You can see that the original paint looks different in each one. It is why it took us so long to pick out a paint color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We decided on our paint color, but in complete shock on the price. A gallon went up almost $14.00! A whopping, almost $68.98! I had to laugh when I friend said I was "overthinking" on the process of picking a color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDc_EUpkE78zaeKvDVclIPcpYSdr8sA8tuXWrgsovrCAYu_tMDjMtxxRt0Fd-NrxBpFmWQZpwXTDHSClS6-goKIqpX7muFb994NxH8w4OxTCZsN0-y5nMrpYRwZXSMkknc14SQrgIsJh9uq7nfkPVjS3pPjLgVlnyQ0M_5IB41nzyEd8ACa58hW4M4vuot/s2000/420179367_234791309713083_8544238157461835395_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDc_EUpkE78zaeKvDVclIPcpYSdr8sA8tuXWrgsovrCAYu_tMDjMtxxRt0Fd-NrxBpFmWQZpwXTDHSClS6-goKIqpX7muFb994NxH8w4OxTCZsN0-y5nMrpYRwZXSMkknc14SQrgIsJh9uq7nfkPVjS3pPjLgVlnyQ0M_5IB41nzyEd8ACa58hW4M4vuot/s320/420179367_234791309713083_8544238157461835395_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(This is the flooring we picked out {earlier photo prior to painting})</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZ2yiGgPePmNnDbQ2gZccXixkVPFoBgv-l8BMBCxws_DncIiGBRHC_kWDqx9mXnd5NnBq0eX_GYQHJ6jYsisPtb_z0ZoYaY3dl9HFamqPcOhPxuF-e0n9QFefa29YohwD5XTw5dt6FhKcxZvC0lqbIXtlMEDW8-mvez2YEi_ntTWtWSIY1-VIlyOmigyk/s640/IMG_8794.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZ2yiGgPePmNnDbQ2gZccXixkVPFoBgv-l8BMBCxws_DncIiGBRHC_kWDqx9mXnd5NnBq0eX_GYQHJ6jYsisPtb_z0ZoYaY3dl9HFamqPcOhPxuF-e0n9QFefa29YohwD5XTw5dt6FhKcxZvC0lqbIXtlMEDW8-mvez2YEi_ntTWtWSIY1-VIlyOmigyk/s320/IMG_8794.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdgTF0ERH9f_K05bZWKyY51mv2qHLxrAAcAE_RiIoklBCOwpbmYda2RkAEuvD9PLRIdbcLo4rbrXhkaN1SmZyNFLrJArO-nq1sViYe1clECrqLCj8sIUghrHp8Qvos1TdEmax-SMPRPu9qJfkaWRyCs8mCFEeS43HsW86w7t8Qax81eLv5Lu0BscrbvOtG/s640/IMG_8795.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdgTF0ERH9f_K05bZWKyY51mv2qHLxrAAcAE_RiIoklBCOwpbmYda2RkAEuvD9PLRIdbcLo4rbrXhkaN1SmZyNFLrJArO-nq1sViYe1clECrqLCj8sIUghrHp8Qvos1TdEmax-SMPRPu9qJfkaWRyCs8mCFEeS43HsW86w7t8Qax81eLv5Lu0BscrbvOtG/s320/IMG_8795.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSA6IeJDCaNxM6TTd4b9dlldmCmG9_1YNfIkKXIZ67PX_8TycepdbHkEe8Gr-KoMdklnM4Zx-tTsY3tzZkayz2hbT5wO-erpIPIpjh_7YSm1Ep97cLPKDPH354OzbY-lZCKXX_-P_nslul-yPexd5mhGuh5pVApou9G-ksgkBeuNhWv97DeVaTzhPwV2r-/s640/IMG_8796.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSA6IeJDCaNxM6TTd4b9dlldmCmG9_1YNfIkKXIZ67PX_8TycepdbHkEe8Gr-KoMdklnM4Zx-tTsY3tzZkayz2hbT5wO-erpIPIpjh_7YSm1Ep97cLPKDPH354OzbY-lZCKXX_-P_nslul-yPexd5mhGuh5pVApou9G-ksgkBeuNhWv97DeVaTzhPwV2r-/s320/IMG_8796.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hallway walls are now painted, other than the repaired drywall areas. The color depends on the light coming in at the moment, but it is a farmhouse gray, and we love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6i_w9DuDlCdXHiDeucdMU95Zw2bSnjgKJofhZgEiVpIae4MUcKOA3Mo7LFogZdtjonQmawCZPw0ykqjwT1ZD2vOI4Gr2POg6Ftkk51gojLSpRqgGlLVnbp2lerX89py-wfVuXyfYQqy4w6EqORYmPgXwgfwVEmrnzq0XCGW3cCiPNA0ZXjxvHjjiQzBq/s640/IMG_8793.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6i_w9DuDlCdXHiDeucdMU95Zw2bSnjgKJofhZgEiVpIae4MUcKOA3Mo7LFogZdtjonQmawCZPw0ykqjwT1ZD2vOI4Gr2POg6Ftkk51gojLSpRqgGlLVnbp2lerX89py-wfVuXyfYQqy4w6EqORYmPgXwgfwVEmrnzq0XCGW3cCiPNA0ZXjxvHjjiQzBq/w300-h400/IMG_8793.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The new flooring was picked up and installed. It's very close to the color of the remainder of the house, but we did have to go with sheet vinyl flooring for this project. Older houses do not have exactly flat flooring, ha ha! Nothing is square either. Either way, it saved us money, and it looks great! I'll most likely be looking for a few runner rugs soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What's left to do? Mud the repaired drywall areas one more time (done), sand and paint them. Once that is done, we need to install floor trim. We need to do some work for the two steps in the hallway as well. Personally, once that is done, I may look into motion sensor strip lights for both steps, so we can see them more easily at night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> We also need to paint the interior door to the garage and re-install door trim, and prime and paint the entry door. Oh, and install the other light fixture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went to pick up the other light fixture, and they did not get them in as they said they would. I will have to order it online. No stores in the area had any in stock. Well, there is a store within a 1 hour drive, that has them in stock, but we just don't have that kind of time right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqR_Y4jlDSr9TbVdLM5DhH3LUckFeZLnxoBLlj3DDRFboSPGplFbKXvLr75CoNT-vQOJTYUhKyo9dUMeQYFPLHc0On0tfMTj_VWayrKeIjgLm2hf3Z_JZH1Hf0FsbxbCVUHh2iWdc-8Y-19qeyqYTPzxazx7fQaCYHA6dDw2sYbpfhVa80XU1Krj5Jlf8B/s640/IMG_8655.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqR_Y4jlDSr9TbVdLM5DhH3LUckFeZLnxoBLlj3DDRFboSPGplFbKXvLr75CoNT-vQOJTYUhKyo9dUMeQYFPLHc0On0tfMTj_VWayrKeIjgLm2hf3Z_JZH1Hf0FsbxbCVUHh2iWdc-8Y-19qeyqYTPzxazx7fQaCYHA6dDw2sYbpfhVa80XU1Krj5Jlf8B/s320/IMG_8655.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsOee6-SjsetwgZiD7VjlmrVOCvGiAJHInY4U8nvpmLSSa-7mMErouW0eRzho7DWfKvQGZaavJsR3J4Rqgj1MdV93vmIK17AX_8dRwg8OmCksD9nShzUKrqLFpExLWPpGAo_LhHbuEfKO5uwlkA2x9o3AVBGuX5GuloSXHRMMSx_js0wMwSu-NTDq8mni/s640/IMG_8656.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsOee6-SjsetwgZiD7VjlmrVOCvGiAJHInY4U8nvpmLSSa-7mMErouW0eRzho7DWfKvQGZaavJsR3J4Rqgj1MdV93vmIK17AX_8dRwg8OmCksD9nShzUKrqLFpExLWPpGAo_LhHbuEfKO5uwlkA2x9o3AVBGuX5GuloSXHRMMSx_js0wMwSu-NTDq8mni/s320/IMG_8656.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Out with the old, and in with the new! I've had this new switch plate since 2021. They are USA made. I can't believe I found where I had stored it all these years, but it's replacing the old one. The old one is being donated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of windows, I finally removed 15 year old scotch tape on the outside of the door window. The kids, over the years, taped birthday (or other party) signs to the outside, and the residue was left. It has been cleaned off completely now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the electrical outlets in the master bedroom has been installed. One more needs replaced, but that is part of an entirely different repair job that we'll tackle later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/repairsrenovations-progress-winter.html" target="_blank">Repairs/Renovations Progress </a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-53432473202131170242024-02-22T03:45:00.000-08:002024-02-22T03:46:11.532-08:00Sunshine ~ This and That<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5B-dPovQQ5E857uqLjKaBkywlONfU-XOUKc6XAp6nN0uIg4Fmq0oa-3MyA9zpG7hgC6c0L6exSoBXqOSU3DwlYnt0yhH4LS-6I8P8QZJ8OrNixi_v5tLi36GLTwMWPECRAAdPt0apHWRKhq5ToB2BV5BQtjwwu7xf66aYP-gp71mCiYmoJbhne-Z4syR-/s640/IMG_8797.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5B-dPovQQ5E857uqLjKaBkywlONfU-XOUKc6XAp6nN0uIg4Fmq0oa-3MyA9zpG7hgC6c0L6exSoBXqOSU3DwlYnt0yhH4LS-6I8P8QZJ8OrNixi_v5tLi36GLTwMWPECRAAdPt0apHWRKhq5ToB2BV5BQtjwwu7xf66aYP-gp71mCiYmoJbhne-Z4syR-/w400-h300/IMG_8797.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;">We had the most gorgeous 60°F day Wednesday. It was also one of my most busiest days of the week for me as well. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;">Sheesh. There were lots of dishes, more laundry, cleaning, cooking and so on. I also started on the stairway clean up project. It may take a month to finish, as I am fitting it in my cleaning schedule, as I have time for it.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BL12z0lrP3ufgqTOrhIQ0o4v3qF6Do7Frc0G_UbxPgZvL4uVkJQA13PzHV-3C3yr5zsyYfsQIfb_tdMMjPdMg99fPQ7lsVx-01ZUvujQ_h1pZA5NGr2qBWL9W5jFwzvPrfxs8V4nWe0CCfdbhqd7Q85A9MnejL2X3PYQtal-6xEFa7g0OPWJ8egDMfPq/s640/IMG_8810.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BL12z0lrP3ufgqTOrhIQ0o4v3qF6Do7Frc0G_UbxPgZvL4uVkJQA13PzHV-3C3yr5zsyYfsQIfb_tdMMjPdMg99fPQ7lsVx-01ZUvujQ_h1pZA5NGr2qBWL9W5jFwzvPrfxs8V4nWe0CCfdbhqd7Q85A9MnejL2X3PYQtal-6xEFa7g0OPWJ8egDMfPq/w400-h300/IMG_8810.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;">I finished dusting and cleaning all of the kitchen blinds and windows, and the valances were washed and put out on the line.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;">It was so nice to open windows and let the fresh air flow for a day. So intoxicating for the soul. Winter can seem so long sometimes, and this day was welcomed by all.</span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;">To focus on what's in the freezer and pantry. . .</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLkVilzWaqvXgW-EW-2inCR74T3bPJQjNNA_tluYt4ymQfDnp1iA7Rzf-w5-2_Keq3lE9QWUsRZRE3LZQWcDQtEwCKjnaCU3QXnBGIJF4s2T9WkBjnXOaq_iKSvg6_gCsVRDerSWaCOOfsAOZt0U7lzWGbzaJVSN7M3u4wA0TYLBZkAoFhbkGJesSyXJed/s640/IMG_8807.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLkVilzWaqvXgW-EW-2inCR74T3bPJQjNNA_tluYt4ymQfDnp1iA7Rzf-w5-2_Keq3lE9QWUsRZRE3LZQWcDQtEwCKjnaCU3QXnBGIJF4s2T9WkBjnXOaq_iKSvg6_gCsVRDerSWaCOOfsAOZt0U7lzWGbzaJVSN7M3u4wA0TYLBZkAoFhbkGJesSyXJed/s320/IMG_8807.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7gHePrtMV96xTOJqePWvBwBndZnLyiYn_lPBWfZ4bzvlKZUsqDm5O0gcdo_di9-g15wrHpvfaIea_Nrh-jvnkLtfsqdn7JVoyGL48O7tlCYXppSImnB-4N551baP_COyJKMqelLXoCGe8FxyIroRlcR3tXZJVl2p-vYf3yiEB5JjN3Yrb63vUzEjqwMAO/s640/IMG_8808.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7gHePrtMV96xTOJqePWvBwBndZnLyiYn_lPBWfZ4bzvlKZUsqDm5O0gcdo_di9-g15wrHpvfaIea_Nrh-jvnkLtfsqdn7JVoyGL48O7tlCYXppSImnB-4N551baP_COyJKMqelLXoCGe8FxyIroRlcR3tXZJVl2p-vYf3yiEB5JjN3Yrb63vUzEjqwMAO/s320/IMG_8808.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Sbn2LHh0Kkk-Uug5r9j7K0nKDjnwx8_xko20re9ZaZi0N1fdUnLTFm6yRMQIElGaYy82smSkGxQ5LvaL_SOmMR3vA1d_YUEJdmn6HP4F1WwKLC-gDFisb9fNrxPTf2qibLy_M-psK5-2aVU6Dt0zj2RYO_4tlD2b52eVdrU_klj1o2SpZ6vbHkV_sSfN/s640/IMG_8806.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Sbn2LHh0Kkk-Uug5r9j7K0nKDjnwx8_xko20re9ZaZi0N1fdUnLTFm6yRMQIElGaYy82smSkGxQ5LvaL_SOmMR3vA1d_YUEJdmn6HP4F1WwKLC-gDFisb9fNrxPTf2qibLy_M-psK5-2aVU6Dt0zj2RYO_4tlD2b52eVdrU_klj1o2SpZ6vbHkV_sSfN/s320/IMG_8806.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I made a batch of <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2023/11/spiced-nuts-recipe-buttermilk-pumpkin.html" target="_blank">Einkorn pumpkin pancakes</a> for us for breakfast, and more egg cups, as I had one more cup of cooked sage sausage to use. I used thawed frozen pumpkin puree from last year's garden, for the pancakes. Einkorn flour pancakes are the best. These pumpkin ones are more of a scoop and spread type batter. It is much thicker, but so good.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;">Today the rain moves in, but the temperature is still nice. For now anyway. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8MnBJKfNC_mzqZbin4xtvlLoTxm_MClL-yn_k2yql1Q9LdoSnT2UnF22F05x4UT1DxUP6dZKmNu53gYZHTxaiERDweRfislclH02IrSFtICKXEn3LQEHE963saPlsIamFXwKx-dOkAZ9oINSyokHXz4R0y99La9IHov0CqybsvTyRff6FN_wb4-VhwaM6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8MnBJKfNC_mzqZbin4xtvlLoTxm_MClL-yn_k2yql1Q9LdoSnT2UnF22F05x4UT1DxUP6dZKmNu53gYZHTxaiERDweRfislclH02IrSFtICKXEn3LQEHE963saPlsIamFXwKx-dOkAZ9oINSyokHXz4R0y99La9IHov0CqybsvTyRff6FN_wb4-VhwaM6=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have been enjoying some organic snack bell peppers lately. Especially when I have a very busy day, and lunch is eaten standing up (ha ha!). We add a slight layer of cream cheese topped with <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2023/01/homemade-everything-bagel-seasoning-new.html" target="_blank">homemade everything bagel seasoning</a>. Some days we add a few slices of turkey pepperoni or other meat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have also been making us a healthy peanut butter fruit dip, to have alongside our daily fruit - apple slices, banana slices, blueberries, and grapes. It's very good, and so easy to make. To be honest, most days, I just mix some peanut butter in some yogurt without measuring. It's good either way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my daughter's gave me the idea for this dip, vs. using plain peanut butter on fruit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJ73XRpoi-9E6DMDjfjSHFSuUG7IB3WcX7Ath1haQ8P4j1BjaV0iqQnIwkvvyXGQJ3nkIRoXWElz9QSQAqC8f9JUUZxGMuzMG6TJkS1avV6s3cM77iqAr26DabYjv1En7O93yqwn9qTaybp8BNG8N7FFW_vmPiKpFr2HnGLJ5MmHggmknS7Hpm3psyrQFL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJ73XRpoi-9E6DMDjfjSHFSuUG7IB3WcX7Ath1haQ8P4j1BjaV0iqQnIwkvvyXGQJ3nkIRoXWElz9QSQAqC8f9JUUZxGMuzMG6TJkS1avV6s3cM77iqAr26DabYjv1En7O93yqwn9qTaybp8BNG8N7FFW_vmPiKpFr2HnGLJ5MmHggmknS7Hpm3psyrQFL" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup of organic Greek plain yogurt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup organic peanut butter, creamy*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Tbsp. honey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp. <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2018/09/homemade-madagascar-vanilla-extract.html" target="_blank">homemade vanilla</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mix and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Our dip does not last that long. I pack it in little containers for my husband's lunch too. You could leave out the honey too. Especially if you do not have access to wildflower honey or other honey that is not from bee hives left in or around sprayed crop fields.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*We buy the organic peanut butter that requires you to stir it. If you buy the "no stir" kind you will see that they add bad oils to it, so read your labels.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By the way, the bell pepper snack and fresh fruit with homemade peanut butter dip are both great take-a-long food ideas for gatherings. Especially if you want to make sure you have something there for you to eat that is healthy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tuned for an update on the hallway repairs/renovation project.</div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/sunshine-this-and-that.html" target="_blank">Sunshine ~ This and That</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-49983602313677966052024-02-21T03:48:00.000-08:002024-02-21T03:48:34.489-08:00Mexican Lasagna ~ Taco Bar Meal Ideas<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPL6XKzNlQrequb-vK4W9XXR07M857wdCDkhE_ckZdLircEAFdvQMZ8EGrE8U-kGXFaL9cgRM-olwO6XAuHGqz-CnjZ_badKfyEv6qYiNeuysEq0E1zu3e9XUiQtteMvkrSfySrSCEccyoS4YnYZ2qxy8wXEIFEkxWJC9YF-jBnmJ-TFB2L_47e_W86Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPL6XKzNlQrequb-vK4W9XXR07M857wdCDkhE_ckZdLircEAFdvQMZ8EGrE8U-kGXFaL9cgRM-olwO6XAuHGqz-CnjZ_badKfyEv6qYiNeuysEq0E1zu3e9XUiQtteMvkrSfySrSCEccyoS4YnYZ2qxy8wXEIFEkxWJC9YF-jBnmJ-TFB2L_47e_W86Q=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I happened to see this recipe in a cookbook from my Mom's old work place, and thought, "hm, I should try this." Ha ha! I love this cookbook, but this recipe was the most poorly written recipe I have ever tried. The photo is putting the dish together sadly written instructions.</span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I didn't read the instructions when I shopped for ingredients, and what do you know? There were ingredients in the instructions not listed at the top, and the layering of it all was not correct. I decided to re-write the recipe, and share it. You could make homemade corn tortillas for this. We indulge maybe once (or twice) a year for this, as the corn tortillas spike my husband's sugar.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Here is the recipe they way I make it now:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_aZxyZmeuJ34cCI_kCT7jTv-JsUCJs92h9UW4oH5sF7OfL_5GK7Y4rpicQ2sHldQ582EjH6i66946WyYn4e4RNygnaUbGazxOfCb2Xcf-rpwYiNbw7B9Ol9kh9Id8Ql530g9SS4sOGcUmaaBFLFDk_DwoeXmp-OEmiwZPJEHozhBizbf62oXq80uUokjm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_aZxyZmeuJ34cCI_kCT7jTv-JsUCJs92h9UW4oH5sF7OfL_5GK7Y4rpicQ2sHldQ582EjH6i66946WyYn4e4RNygnaUbGazxOfCb2Xcf-rpwYiNbw7B9Ol9kh9Id8Ql530g9SS4sOGcUmaaBFLFDk_DwoeXmp-OEmiwZPJEHozhBizbf62oXq80uUokjm=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div>We top ours with either onions/tomatoes or pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and sour cream.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Note: I thaw tomatoes I froze from the garden, drain and add them vs. canned tomatoes (in case you grow a garden). I cut the recipe in half for us. Recipe is full recipe for a 9 x 13 in. baking dish.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><u><b>Mexican Lasagna</b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">In a large skillet brown:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">2 pounds organic ground beef</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1 onion, diced</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Drain the grease off, and add either 4 Tbsp. of <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2013/10/homemade-mexican-taco-seasoning-mix.html" target="_blank">homemade taco seasoning</a>, or add the following seasonings:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp. garlic powder</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1 tsp. salt</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1 Tbsp. chili powder</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp. ground red pepper</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1 tsp. pepper</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Add 16 oz. diced tomatoes (one can with juice or home canned/frozen thawed).</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">For the cheese filling, mix together in a bowl:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">24 oz. cottage cheese*</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1 egg</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">12 corn tortillas</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Layer in a lasagna pan (or pan the same size), 6 corn tortillas, then layer half of the meat mixture, then half of the cheese mixture. Repeat one more time.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Heat at 350°F for 30 minutes or until heated.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Top with shredded lettuce, pico (or diced tomatoes and onions), and sour cream. Add anything you like, for example more grated cheese, olives, etc.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">*I've used half cottage cheese and half ricotta and it tasted wonderful as well.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We tried a new homemade queso recipe. I have made this with other cheese and homemade taco dry mix, but we liked this version better. We are not vegan, but the nutritional yeast, does give it a nice cheesy flavor, and it reheats nicely. It is a small batch version, which we also like. I have only tried one crock pot version once, and we did not like it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><u>Homemade Queso</u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">1 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth with a food processor or blender.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Add: 4 Tbsp. Bragg's Nutritional Yeast (non-gmo)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">and 1 Tbsp. <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2023/12/homemade-fajita-dry-mix.html" target="_blank">Homemade Fajita Dry Mix</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Blend well, and heat to enjoy with your choice of dip chip or vegetable.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We love to make <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2023/02/mexican-corn-bread.html" target="_blank">Mexican corn bread </a>for when we attend/host a taco bar night/day. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I am still on the hunt for a good, crock pot Mexican rice recipe.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">A delicious crockpot side for Mexican Lasagna, and utilizes frozen off the cob corn (if you froze any), is <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2023/12/crockpot-creamed-corn.html" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Creamed Corn</a> (online recipe with The Southern Lady Cooks). </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I freeze my corn off the cob corn with butter, so I thaw the corn and only add half the butter the recipe calls for. We love it!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I found another recipe to try soon, which involves sweet potatoes and a crock pot. It's called Tex-Mex Sweet Potatoes and Onions from the cook book, The Clean Eating Slow Cooker.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/mexican-lasagna-taco-bar-meal-ideas.html" target="_blank">Mexican Lasagna ~ Taco Bar Ideas</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-41742338998352697092024-02-20T03:51:00.000-08:002024-02-20T03:52:41.360-08:00I tried it, so you don't have to, recipe<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Breakfast Lasagna</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">(there are more versions of this online)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoMAxQD3Ed8NW38ZwW-uAfne-te5Xe1vUtYkkTsjHreYbl9-JYoqG4kEJwQOfn_axKuv-tXD5YrauPMT9NIp1s5abKiwTqz5rk7svwQiyzmEEis3Y2BIAObTm8-fAd-gL2X4ZAGtNdj_ioLJQen3OYOdzsgR8ZcEA4cHwdMn-MgvM3VWx9SzlW3DYupCV/s640/IMG_8774.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoMAxQD3Ed8NW38ZwW-uAfne-te5Xe1vUtYkkTsjHreYbl9-JYoqG4kEJwQOfn_axKuv-tXD5YrauPMT9NIp1s5abKiwTqz5rk7svwQiyzmEEis3Y2BIAObTm8-fAd-gL2X4ZAGtNdj_ioLJQen3OYOdzsgR8ZcEA4cHwdMn-MgvM3VWx9SzlW3DYupCV/s320/IMG_8774.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The recipe is found on a YouTube video. It uses a lot of cheese to make this a "zero" carb recipe, but <i><b>not </b></i>low in calories. You start by scrambling 18 eggs. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here is the video </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGrEsh-xucs" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">LINK</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> for the YouTube video on how she makes the breakfast lasagna.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWk3rOEn7lD1RvwLwU6UlTRpfzQPG9G-B3mtYkqiSt2ZZPEPa9BcIqcFykNsegQlHz3LFwnRJBv16R3UPFQZQ0TxdiqnTKDduEmBTuV-GDirIUG6fML6FTmNHirbU5jW_FFgaIaPz3RXwm9mlMqghz-SBurtTeuP9KjT4MdrvEPZY3kG1Y720pQs9laGB/s640/IMG_8783.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWk3rOEn7lD1RvwLwU6UlTRpfzQPG9G-B3mtYkqiSt2ZZPEPa9BcIqcFykNsegQlHz3LFwnRJBv16R3UPFQZQ0TxdiqnTKDduEmBTuV-GDirIUG6fML6FTmNHirbU5jW_FFgaIaPz3RXwm9mlMqghz-SBurtTeuP9KjT4MdrvEPZY3kG1Y720pQs9laGB/s320/IMG_8783.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Gravy is made with breakfast sausage, cream cheese and beef broth. Like I said, it uses a LOT of cheese.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNN3AnbaMQR6exGNjVjBc1M9to4L_2fw9zEtq7FDlQ7y6smgRQkQ6qSWhtNl0M-UhTlc2iZujPs4t4K1QGLDnS3jAWihl8bqZE3z9nNvAUDgxPLRxjYGWzARevoHSThnX4xjfb7m8lH4fREEmCNOe-ONj6JhUAjoSYDoVY9UikIzPuhEpEgz42_KegpDR/s640/IMG_8778.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNN3AnbaMQR6exGNjVjBc1M9to4L_2fw9zEtq7FDlQ7y6smgRQkQ6qSWhtNl0M-UhTlc2iZujPs4t4K1QGLDnS3jAWihl8bqZE3z9nNvAUDgxPLRxjYGWzARevoHSThnX4xjfb7m8lH4fREEmCNOe-ONj6JhUAjoSYDoVY9UikIzPuhEpEgz42_KegpDR/s320/IMG_8778.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYweC-tlLElwbyhHtUhqdVZ9eFQD3xkTMFt5WlyuD1iKMfBE0BfGYiJSeShcf8YPXJsnJnoeAiv-Sm9vrHsUwzUNCMrT0DHRR9B9neoGBOW-3mAyUvOne4gJ6jfIivF8rC7GNBFUYH6DwTj-l1gocsfVi5IVAUwkBedjk8tHQn_JSq-5eX3GgTOIsp9t_q/s640/IMG_8779.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYweC-tlLElwbyhHtUhqdVZ9eFQD3xkTMFt5WlyuD1iKMfBE0BfGYiJSeShcf8YPXJsnJnoeAiv-Sm9vrHsUwzUNCMrT0DHRR9B9neoGBOW-3mAyUvOne4gJ6jfIivF8rC7GNBFUYH6DwTj-l1gocsfVi5IVAUwkBedjk8tHQn_JSq-5eX3GgTOIsp9t_q/s320/IMG_8779.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm not a subscriber, so I could not get actual measurements from her recipe, so I "eyeballed" it. I used a mix of mozzarella and pepper jack, and some Parmesan cheese.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKnTwF_F34o-RA5EYVxQ_EMAaikGP8VAdpTn3JOyoZ_92pAJwWVWqoRVitjjTUAuGyF-NyN5S_5QuYi7dMHEx5nzzyfylgKsnes-84UQ0ajcwh3kv3PF3R776MMLFuO3NKHCHS-XdgYB43GWoDONC3nghDzOWqxyi3EB_huubhYw2FZIYp_DI7fXv2CXG/s640/IMG_8775.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKnTwF_F34o-RA5EYVxQ_EMAaikGP8VAdpTn3JOyoZ_92pAJwWVWqoRVitjjTUAuGyF-NyN5S_5QuYi7dMHEx5nzzyfylgKsnes-84UQ0ajcwh3kv3PF3R776MMLFuO3NKHCHS-XdgYB43GWoDONC3nghDzOWqxyi3EB_huubhYw2FZIYp_DI7fXv2CXG/s320/IMG_8775.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The ham I used. Honestly, didn't feel one 6 oz. package was enough, but I wasn't sure on the size of pan to use either.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioi67Q8p2d7f6wizZsrMLwBdvKvsx0qHG29w19mhXwsDIcR-BhakMo8kE9LTOYAX1cbB87Q8HT2h4-qbgwezF2N4BYMYKUpDL1yQzJ9y21mot23Q564JMoMAyP9c1nEuyCDTdy2q6qleGHaks3tTZXj4RYJDTqjsfcjj1slU6zdC9jj2U29deAC6osa_zq/s640/IMG_8784.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioi67Q8p2d7f6wizZsrMLwBdvKvsx0qHG29w19mhXwsDIcR-BhakMo8kE9LTOYAX1cbB87Q8HT2h4-qbgwezF2N4BYMYKUpDL1yQzJ9y21mot23Q564JMoMAyP9c1nEuyCDTdy2q6qleGHaks3tTZXj4RYJDTqjsfcjj1slU6zdC9jj2U29deAC6osa_zq/s320/IMG_8784.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Here is my review: I used a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. It was too big of a baking dish, to get even layers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It was very good, but I will use my own milk based sausage gravy next time, and will utilize frozen diced ham we saved from the last holiday season. Overall, very good, but you could make your own changes to suit your taste. You can cut it in half and make a smaller batch too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-OEiC8f1pxmrF8gRjAqyqzmIBhvkId2mc31pP8GYDUtUYeq3uJ3OxF1j7CsXclcpmX50gH_LY1RAexm-d-VtPx5PgADDIJE54Zh3_HoUinYOHFIIQH1sAsy9c8jkN53a5e6zuCbC24UH7-bDMfrbVkPqmylTlcDUtznIj2NG3Rndn28Kwnpq25yrWGAc/s640/IMG_8785.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-OEiC8f1pxmrF8gRjAqyqzmIBhvkId2mc31pP8GYDUtUYeq3uJ3OxF1j7CsXclcpmX50gH_LY1RAexm-d-VtPx5PgADDIJE54Zh3_HoUinYOHFIIQH1sAsy9c8jkN53a5e6zuCbC24UH7-bDMfrbVkPqmylTlcDUtznIj2NG3Rndn28Kwnpq25yrWGAc/w400-h300/IMG_8785.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The final look after it came out of the oven. I heated it at 350°F until it was heated through out the dish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I guess all of these "zero" carb dishes are full of cheeses, so we will cut the cream cheese out and use homemade breakfast sausage gravy next time. I use very little flour to make mine anyway.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It's a great idea for a breakfast for a group, or gathering, and it re-heats nicely. It's perfect for a brunch as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> It didn't last long here, but again way too much cheese for us. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Toodles!<br /><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/i-tried-it-so-you-dont-have-to-recipe.html" target="_blank">I tried it, so you don't have to, recipe</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span><p></p>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-77630936604625469792024-02-19T04:45:00.000-08:002024-02-20T05:17:59.680-08:00Happy Homemaker Monday<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Do any of you own one of those box style choppers, that also work as a mandolin? I have a hand chopper and food processer, but I'm thinking the box chopper would be easier to use, and wash and store. It could utilize it in the camper as well.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm just thinking ahead for garden season, when we bring in tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and the like. I need to replace my mandolin this year, so I'm curious about this type of chopper/mandolin.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I have been getting outside for fresh air as often as I can. I think this is mentally and physically important. Whether it is to pick up trash thrown in the yard from people driving by, to muck the coop, pick up or clean up the porch/patio, or ...</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSDs-iE8EDlsIjk80bAgBX8P1Pm5nnIhgT6OF-6bGctY2ALU0sBCaskLPGx4FsnNfxpD5uKC_yO9GjJ-VtUDafSbxbS0hLpwCZRv3CVdCmeM2VakdYzph9xliYN77lgDTPXhyaGnZ_bCSTBoTPemI3_8KYSvyfxplQ9H9sfh0DtZL1UH2-BZzydx6yaSs7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSDs-iE8EDlsIjk80bAgBX8P1Pm5nnIhgT6OF-6bGctY2ALU0sBCaskLPGx4FsnNfxpD5uKC_yO9GjJ-VtUDafSbxbS0hLpwCZRv3CVdCmeM2VakdYzph9xliYN77lgDTPXhyaGnZ_bCSTBoTPemI3_8KYSvyfxplQ9H9sfh0DtZL1UH2-BZzydx6yaSs7=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span>...to simply put on a jacket and sip a hot beverage and sit and enjoy the sunshine.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsJ2GrYH4NGV-6Xg2LtGTkGdV0Y69g79oCfzICBlzHyyj67fT9h8W1fxDMMn9Uqx0QUHHmh4nFxUJCOGA6hMa1ZlOWV1SiOskrLGendzgXnFoyEScVtTGer4T_LeapBq2CuIt7E_JufMxVgmNYlCPv7fwTtrOiWZhX1v0RAYunHg1gTupxZfhz8G6GxvVj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="266" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsJ2GrYH4NGV-6Xg2LtGTkGdV0Y69g79oCfzICBlzHyyj67fT9h8W1fxDMMn9Uqx0QUHHmh4nFxUJCOGA6hMa1ZlOWV1SiOskrLGendzgXnFoyEScVtTGer4T_LeapBq2CuIt7E_JufMxVgmNYlCPv7fwTtrOiWZhX1v0RAYunHg1gTupxZfhz8G6GxvVj=w267-h400" width="267" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Today I am joining <a href="https://familycorner.blogspot.com/2024/02/happy-homemaker-monday-02192024.html" target="_blank">Sandra </a>at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>The weather . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We still have a bit of snow on the ground, but we are to get up into the 50's again this week.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Right now I am . </i></b>. .</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Drinking coffee, and writing this post.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Thinking and pondering . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">What project to do next. We need to paint the master bathroom, and we also need to install a window in another room, with drywall repair work and a new electrical outlet. We may be hiring someone for the window/drywall job. Depends on if we are close to a finish on the hallway before the end of the month.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>How I am feeling . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Terrific. I did buy an elbow brace for my aching elbow (from slipping on ice while stepping out of the truck).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We make ourselves goals, we give ourselves rewards, and my husband said he hasn't felt this good in maybe 30 years. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Last weeks pamper me moment? Painted my nails at the end of a very nasty weather day. Dressed up and went out for breakfast one day.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the breakfast plate . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">A new recipe!! Breakfast Lasagna! It's a layer of scrambled eggs, a different type of sausage gravy, applegate low sodium/no sugar ham, and cheeses. I'll post my review on this later this week (to keep this post short, ha ha!).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the lunch plate . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Leftovers.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the dinner plate . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Not sure just yet. It could be leftovers again.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On the menu. . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Breakfast: Einkorn Pumpkin Pancakes, maybe bacon to go with them? Blueberries. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-Mexican Lasagna, Crockpot creamed Corn (using frozen off the cob corn)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-Meatball casserole (using homemade frozen meatballs, that are made with oats vs. bread crumbs, home canned sauce, and some cheeses, Green Beans (also from the garden freezer goodies)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-Spaghetti squash pesto chicken, veggie side (maybe roasted rutabaga)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-Leftovers</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On my reading pile . . .</i></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9JwC1j-lVNqh8IX_kKbTDvTqOBfXNVul8W2cSZ_ozPa2iZEY1hJjCCgC_R9Xki3RNj_vk3yaNAekbczk8TWA3ZzCHnjpNjuBPQTHdCUDdhrPvRbtlP32OIAyQ2ozKNIh3HrHP6ttiWGaU9WlytpEj5uyn3_pixS-_U5LXub_xF6_OWft9gGZ85KJtm6i/s640/IMG_8740.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9JwC1j-lVNqh8IX_kKbTDvTqOBfXNVul8W2cSZ_ozPa2iZEY1hJjCCgC_R9Xki3RNj_vk3yaNAekbczk8TWA3ZzCHnjpNjuBPQTHdCUDdhrPvRbtlP32OIAyQ2ozKNIh3HrHP6ttiWGaU9WlytpEj5uyn3_pixS-_U5LXub_xF6_OWft9gGZ85KJtm6i/w300-h400/IMG_8740.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I needed a break from reading the Leslie Meier series. I am about half way into this book, and I am very much enjoying it.</span><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>On my TV . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Anything that looks good.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Looking around the house . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'll have an update on the hallway progress this week. It's coming along nicely.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">One box of donations was packed and delivered. We donated to a Habitat Restore, as the items were used light fixtures, switch plates and the like. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I have another box started for donations, but it's not full enough to deliver.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>To-do list . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><strike>-clean the washing mashing filter</strike></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLv4O9Fe4utsFdOcw1I1HUs7JqcxjpoTTgmp8f2O14BQzC0FpuhENAYi8-jiOaHzWqCI3gMzXCZ5SkCXn8vqgdiRvLbOnKvfEMVD2tAnbWQzU_b7yV16r1sSm3OWDnoDSZbt8M-GmHO2nBZ-m8ljyUoogylMvkkq3k7y4RwhLo_qS2btcwCNFVI5gdiGS/s640/IMG_8768.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLv4O9Fe4utsFdOcw1I1HUs7JqcxjpoTTgmp8f2O14BQzC0FpuhENAYi8-jiOaHzWqCI3gMzXCZ5SkCXn8vqgdiRvLbOnKvfEMVD2tAnbWQzU_b7yV16r1sSm3OWDnoDSZbt8M-GmHO2nBZ-m8ljyUoogylMvkkq3k7y4RwhLo_qS2btcwCNFVI5gdiGS/s320/IMG_8768.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">My washing machine filter is not exactly easy to clean. This is what it looks like after I remove the full bottom panel under the front loading door (some of you have a cute little access door). You can see the filter is behind wires, and is back inside, making it much more difficult to get a bucket under it to catch the water that comes out. I will be looking to see where the filter is when we ever do need to buy a new washing machine. Did you know that you should clean your washing machine filter 4 times a year? I don't clean ours that often. There is just the two of us, and no pets, so the filter stays pretty clean.</span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-laundry after the washer is put back together<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-prepare a few days of breakfast<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-dust</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-sweep/mop floors</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-sort more yarn totes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-prime side hallway entry door (the inside of it for now)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><strike>-pick up hallway floor trim</strike></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Deep clean for the week:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">-finish cleaning the kitchen blinds/windows</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>From the camera . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiLTU-kKVs9RkKjN_YX3bJuybicE7ypCLtlx33SorVLP-n_zTMtfPUa5oi5fQGZ8DaClU8DHHY3k_oqfRpf6gA-VY6g1TKc50gT38ItSP1B_v4oI4IgDy9xxtCbFQxcvXDKqBDqbkMBVYmnWjWQ57YbcoIgJY3clte4VzZXvBs_35ol5F85SNlXXIoo7Mo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiLTU-kKVs9RkKjN_YX3bJuybicE7ypCLtlx33SorVLP-n_zTMtfPUa5oi5fQGZ8DaClU8DHHY3k_oqfRpf6gA-VY6g1TKc50gT38ItSP1B_v4oI4IgDy9xxtCbFQxcvXDKqBDqbkMBVYmnWjWQ57YbcoIgJY3clte4VzZXvBs_35ol5F85SNlXXIoo7Mo=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>What I am crocheting . . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I posted an update on handiwork yesterday. You can see the post <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/from-handiwork-journal.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I also started another lap afghan, but these will dwindle as the weather warms up. I will switch to projects for me/us when the cold weather leaves.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh4Pxs95mUKvFWco6GDD5mCuEhF8aTG2i-1UfbDnvbXcfNDaN2h_QUoSqQ1c_LBkd1eMfwB9lzhWbAZwhALgFNNubXWGbpxuQU0qPfuhN4ORaiv53cnLviBuUj_NnY3ThnQtJroRqZu5zv4nzMdUcGxfxMSKbOTxYa1q310-LwQf7i1CsPRXAKyoOPSMo4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh4Pxs95mUKvFWco6GDD5mCuEhF8aTG2i-1UfbDnvbXcfNDaN2h_QUoSqQ1c_LBkd1eMfwB9lzhWbAZwhALgFNNubXWGbpxuQU0qPfuhN4ORaiv53cnLviBuUj_NnY3ThnQtJroRqZu5zv4nzMdUcGxfxMSKbOTxYa1q310-LwQf7i1CsPRXAKyoOPSMo4=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQZ6Ai8WMh8R3qEyohuNd7vwZzoEloOw-SPPmdtb-mGOdpNK52fG0SPCt0ZGaA9q5rHUJL6KFFtErvonYa2T83TcdX35d0cFsmMfsLWOToS_9dpVeX8WyXq5c0BxML4bur9Acv7oyZtO8dv1TMuN0HcX__T3F4vZmJ8W_JlPwTN9ymRKnQBaReX7mCDWP/s640/IMG_8786.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQZ6Ai8WMh8R3qEyohuNd7vwZzoEloOw-SPPmdtb-mGOdpNK52fG0SPCt0ZGaA9q5rHUJL6KFFtErvonYa2T83TcdX35d0cFsmMfsLWOToS_9dpVeX8WyXq5c0BxML4bur9Acv7oyZtO8dv1TMuN0HcX__T3F4vZmJ8W_JlPwTN9ymRKnQBaReX7mCDWP/s320/IMG_8786.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: left;">On-the-go projects are baby wash clothes for gifting, an XL pot holder for our own kitchen (all these years I never made one for us), and eventually baby booties to gift.</span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses. . .</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: rgba(80, 151, 255, 0.18); color: #040c28;">Psalm 28:7</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156;" /><span style="background-color: white;">"The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving."</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/happy-homemaker-monday_19.html" target="_blank">Happy Homemaker Monday</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></p></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-50001750383017598512024-02-18T04:50:00.000-08:002024-02-18T04:51:20.005-08:00. . .from the handiwork journal<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNh3eYXHpHgxJr8XMK9gDPxzW_T-_IwDzBHo-XYGaM9-1BQ3_jKk5er1b0rjZ9y-Ni5obJj9z42GPCFltYyIJzqQC8HoRpWuhTlYtIL63L-7OxCZGwD5WONxOJAk95hEkvrsXCf10ECQP_3gx3VYdZwccmwkrVsUUoY6vPxrV_h_CUVeZMSZQ0Wa58hBDJ/s640/IMG_8670.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNh3eYXHpHgxJr8XMK9gDPxzW_T-_IwDzBHo-XYGaM9-1BQ3_jKk5er1b0rjZ9y-Ni5obJj9z42GPCFltYyIJzqQC8HoRpWuhTlYtIL63L-7OxCZGwD5WONxOJAk95hEkvrsXCf10ECQP_3gx3VYdZwccmwkrVsUUoY6vPxrV_h_CUVeZMSZQ0Wa58hBDJ/w400-h300/IMG_8670.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVroNAC_lE9KzgxuO8m0mJx90t2HEtDpfEgVb0ccXEwSY5rjrOQzmo5NokjOLqXaO1oUWr1pWJ0HJJ0x4gRIuvKVZAhiopQUswwVHQ60rF57ulM1xtKKduSXp7-6BpGD8k4nLnj8PGW0Az4r46VhJcqXmkT4s-bTaYbnqNk9oUSXSQRjW6eYV2smpFFOxb/s640/IMG_8669.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVroNAC_lE9KzgxuO8m0mJx90t2HEtDpfEgVb0ccXEwSY5rjrOQzmo5NokjOLqXaO1oUWr1pWJ0HJJ0x4gRIuvKVZAhiopQUswwVHQ60rF57ulM1xtKKduSXp7-6BpGD8k4nLnj8PGW0Az4r46VhJcqXmkT4s-bTaYbnqNk9oUSXSQRjW6eYV2smpFFOxb/w400-h300/IMG_8669.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I had a bit of Red Heart's Bright Stripe leftover from a blanket I made for a daughter, so I wanted to use it up somehow. I decided to incorporate it into another lap afghan, using up other scrap yarns in bright colors. The blue is from the last lap afghan I made (using up almost all of that blue).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mLQQi-vdGv3aGcvahZcybYzFaVSOXPtP-oHAdyreSq0klfRwN9_JW3xJ1sm8VKjvAjsfxnxc3UBfukxsSFtI4LpV4glIoP8CdrOPAMcBj4rBfE0zbzjMMWG-BlpDI5xqLOyXndyJnC2k068pFPIk6KU_f4A8ztnhRvRuUa6OGQ4-9Vl-i2xjhypFQ1uw/s640/IMG_8710.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mLQQi-vdGv3aGcvahZcybYzFaVSOXPtP-oHAdyreSq0klfRwN9_JW3xJ1sm8VKjvAjsfxnxc3UBfukxsSFtI4LpV4glIoP8CdrOPAMcBj4rBfE0zbzjMMWG-BlpDI5xqLOyXndyJnC2k068pFPIk6KU_f4A8ztnhRvRuUa6OGQ4-9Vl-i2xjhypFQ1uw/w400-h300/IMG_8710.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Here is an update on how it's going. I'm not sure if the seniors will like the bright colors, so it may end up a gift to another person. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpVBXSXvl1uVJFQCkZGpaKMBEW4uiHGWspfEwgMH9rMmxGkwAOn0C_IjK0X_xuBexlmvyBsVS7ZK2AK7zcObZF4Yu8C-62bUFeS4K8VvAVuztr9QLMv-vFtIYYsxEuDwM7SbWfWl2gB8rVYwanWdluNKmNZcybxl9lasea0kCTC794tDFJZQB3J9HG6U_/s640/IMG_8772.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpVBXSXvl1uVJFQCkZGpaKMBEW4uiHGWspfEwgMH9rMmxGkwAOn0C_IjK0X_xuBexlmvyBsVS7ZK2AK7zcObZF4Yu8C-62bUFeS4K8VvAVuztr9QLMv-vFtIYYsxEuDwM7SbWfWl2gB8rVYwanWdluNKmNZcybxl9lasea0kCTC794tDFJZQB3J9HG6U_/w300-h400/IMG_8772.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Finished!</span><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> It's probably the most "scrapy" of all my scrap lap afghans so far.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbnidfyFirxfxnrKsn1VxbJSp5893wPgzR7QvslS9TfDYPBhHCqqhDTs65622zepBFJCcB0B4zypS_b27Gc4UWOSfdHuiHvopky0E4dddYZ1GpHYmjERKph_8xA8ZpuNWAmKlnP-xjz8sW649lZ1TSWRSCJoh49pWRIUTAcGT0jT4trcSDnEVEtgKn2hO/s640/IMG_8770.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbnidfyFirxfxnrKsn1VxbJSp5893wPgzR7QvslS9TfDYPBhHCqqhDTs65622zepBFJCcB0B4zypS_b27Gc4UWOSfdHuiHvopky0E4dddYZ1GpHYmjERKph_8xA8ZpuNWAmKlnP-xjz8sW649lZ1TSWRSCJoh49pWRIUTAcGT0jT4trcSDnEVEtgKn2hO/w400-h300/IMG_8770.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">This is all that remains from that one skein of bright stripe yarn. Saving that small scrap for the local art teacher (if they still use them).</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5IqfzjZUMQawRvDCY4EsLflJlGvhs9-xsJXMIcsuQesyX-OHU-9klblrfZaNXWN_eytesbeNwYwvl-DRS6lPEQP2DqsZuHJIqerwet6LUsdTmtMxDwu_O7FNMald8nMYKH1y1ZmBKR7EQDm0h_OTxPeFcAmv2PcCfyjULgqHbeLtfBvk6Bg7n0Z6hxOP/s640/IMG_8736.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5IqfzjZUMQawRvDCY4EsLflJlGvhs9-xsJXMIcsuQesyX-OHU-9klblrfZaNXWN_eytesbeNwYwvl-DRS6lPEQP2DqsZuHJIqerwet6LUsdTmtMxDwu_O7FNMald8nMYKH1y1ZmBKR7EQDm0h_OTxPeFcAmv2PcCfyjULgqHbeLtfBvk6Bg7n0Z6hxOP/w400-h300/IMG_8736.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QSE7OzH95zfjWA9AVgQAwUrnR_IML95ptup-aMUW7EcAxPuAk8O1XTGKPy4ywTGZ08WjX8DPZJWwuhb9oQ1ZYdsB90Ql8saaUQEmfvX5zPOIbpd2exXAqMibaBRszc1FaIJQGjc6U2Z2uNH2JGkCv_IR_SDPEy6QTLL7IA_QvQga7iW2yVeCLLp7D3rF/s640/IMG_8737.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QSE7OzH95zfjWA9AVgQAwUrnR_IML95ptup-aMUW7EcAxPuAk8O1XTGKPy4ywTGZ08WjX8DPZJWwuhb9oQ1ZYdsB90Ql8saaUQEmfvX5zPOIbpd2exXAqMibaBRszc1FaIJQGjc6U2Z2uNH2JGkCv_IR_SDPEy6QTLL7IA_QvQga7iW2yVeCLLp7D3rF/w400-h300/IMG_8737.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I used about 3 balls of soft violet cotton yarn to make two night stand doilies for one of the kids. I just used the traditional granny square, but with a solid look. I had to use a slightly different shade (same name, but color lot was different) to finish the edge. There is no more violet yarn in my stash now. All for a good cause I guess.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyIpFFEK7jwo633Z-rv6SENf2SwfQBvhQmzhqsPYOFppl0HYvAWuBeab3DvhW7mIIz4-8BVpfuyRX3rwL-RdPSh7wlqgj500zj1I41eu2kpOFwj_85mCt6U6PfJIgFkwMVczjGfHlRm8EiuhiTdRxW-AKB1ZS5Cn2q9f7D7V02M7Gs11mOUxiR03eNkca/s640/IMG_8730.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyIpFFEK7jwo633Z-rv6SENf2SwfQBvhQmzhqsPYOFppl0HYvAWuBeab3DvhW7mIIz4-8BVpfuyRX3rwL-RdPSh7wlqgj500zj1I41eu2kpOFwj_85mCt6U6PfJIgFkwMVczjGfHlRm8EiuhiTdRxW-AKB1ZS5Cn2q9f7D7V02M7Gs11mOUxiR03eNkca/s320/IMG_8730.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The second doily for the living room. Eye rolling, hands in the air moment for me. I took a closer look, and I had made more than a few mistakes on this one. It is bound to happen, when I leave a project like this sit for a year. Unfinished. I attempted to FROG it, and in the process, it became a knotted mess. I just cut my losses and cut the thread and disposed of it. Yes, yes I did. Sigh. I will revisit this project when I'm not doing any painting or other repair work. I think I had took much going on, and let this sit way too long unfinished.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I finished the first one in <a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2023/05/getting-outdoors-doily-finished.html" target="_blank">May of 2023</a>, in case you want to see what it should look like (and the pattern link).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/from-handiwork-journal.html" target="_blank">. . .from the handiwork journal </a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span><p></p>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-61460643600380750982024-02-17T05:07:00.000-08:002024-02-17T05:09:37.817-08:00Sunrise ~ Questions<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRN5SlWf6mIpBk7IPuWFKwsoT1tAj1dAvf7j_jl9LNbCdSRhgsFIDEN9WCp71hqiQ6IpGFknj_Dj-dM4eLBjcbxB7l_H7ADUzEfSzS4IyBuU6W5RvfZ5Bw5BTnkgVncq1xjSSLE10-LmHjPGPymoBD_TczdSad4ABIhRTN5UqLG5JJzkgnV4Q5vPw-XThA/s640/IMG_8753.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRN5SlWf6mIpBk7IPuWFKwsoT1tAj1dAvf7j_jl9LNbCdSRhgsFIDEN9WCp71hqiQ6IpGFknj_Dj-dM4eLBjcbxB7l_H7ADUzEfSzS4IyBuU6W5RvfZ5Bw5BTnkgVncq1xjSSLE10-LmHjPGPymoBD_TczdSad4ABIhRTN5UqLG5JJzkgnV4Q5vPw-XThA/w400-h300/IMG_8753.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPaB1vNJopZdfGeX-AgRXThHETHNDErFDUqRkaWBMKrRDReT5stmT6jvod-JtbohxDKS_wrScnXpeXMhGKgezmGy6VyF9JX3yWAwUxuaLiZgEDQVAddSlleq1cL1WZ-MQuCwscpV-rp09RjmPHIfPys16EW6vidoC3JPFMo6klBlsmJzNfi6uNVDqbz1h/s640/IMG_8754.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPaB1vNJopZdfGeX-AgRXThHETHNDErFDUqRkaWBMKrRDReT5stmT6jvod-JtbohxDKS_wrScnXpeXMhGKgezmGy6VyF9JX3yWAwUxuaLiZgEDQVAddSlleq1cL1WZ-MQuCwscpV-rp09RjmPHIfPys16EW6vidoC3JPFMo6klBlsmJzNfi6uNVDqbz1h/w400-h300/IMG_8754.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAk3mZseGB_RWocXfXCw7EgOGtSslTiNRPjIl7y1YdKuX67W3AZCn5MGkqau8SyQ7lkBKEFmjFMzwZWudsrgF9VPPf32fqMVwKkwq2iVjWSAFmeGhV-42DOEdUSwDmFNdXUs0-yLZ5z4RFVCKwddQzNRhSAAjOwaAn87SVQVYuE_DeiiBOAKJ7qdfVwQa/s640/IMG_8747.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAk3mZseGB_RWocXfXCw7EgOGtSslTiNRPjIl7y1YdKuX67W3AZCn5MGkqau8SyQ7lkBKEFmjFMzwZWudsrgF9VPPf32fqMVwKkwq2iVjWSAFmeGhV-42DOEdUSwDmFNdXUs0-yLZ5z4RFVCKwddQzNRhSAAjOwaAn87SVQVYuE_DeiiBOAKJ7qdfVwQa/w400-h300/IMG_8747.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKqeiyba-RemxNO3Jl8390FpomkbnpEAIPMQNGOdoA0iy2kBpmTTFmrb3FepXcoIQOVcmLFzHFZxzH6jfyHiKzS_BuCchN9QIQ_jcjWgnLR69BVhukrvm3V2D987qssnxDOD6s59cZR3VEdouIOB7zY4WcRfGAiDZVvFhf0lfqVB_euFmlXr7GdBb-494/s640/IMG_8766.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKqeiyba-RemxNO3Jl8390FpomkbnpEAIPMQNGOdoA0iy2kBpmTTFmrb3FepXcoIQOVcmLFzHFZxzH6jfyHiKzS_BuCchN9QIQ_jcjWgnLR69BVhukrvm3V2D987qssnxDOD6s59cZR3VEdouIOB7zY4WcRfGAiDZVvFhf0lfqVB_euFmlXr7GdBb-494/w400-h300/IMG_8766.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Again, another beautiful sunrise that turned into a dull, cloudy, cold wintery day. I did enjoy the sunrise though.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSDs-iE8EDlsIjk80bAgBX8P1Pm5nnIhgT6OF-6bGctY2ALU0sBCaskLPGx4FsnNfxpD5uKC_yO9GjJ-VtUDafSbxbS0hLpwCZRv3CVdCmeM2VakdYzph9xliYN77lgDTPXhyaGnZ_bCSTBoTPemI3_8KYSvyfxplQ9H9sfh0DtZL1UH2-BZzydx6yaSs7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSDs-iE8EDlsIjk80bAgBX8P1Pm5nnIhgT6OF-6bGctY2ALU0sBCaskLPGx4FsnNfxpD5uKC_yO9GjJ-VtUDafSbxbS0hLpwCZRv3CVdCmeM2VakdYzph9xliYN77lgDTPXhyaGnZ_bCSTBoTPemI3_8KYSvyfxplQ9H9sfh0DtZL1UH2-BZzydx6yaSs7=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Desperate for some fresh air, and porch time, that is exactly what I did yesterday. Of course it wasn't for long, but it was nice, even though the sky was cloudy. Late afternoon, we started to get snow flurries. Needless to say, the chickens were not happy.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWa02fcz_sxt3q_GiaqP1YonHRuHorQgYuRiv6mcK3sRNBEQfvHHMT3-9z6YQWa8AaaS9rEI-1GPfzo069x-TJvhy2wwndh73AtUREBFafpKL9GfadcUEGCO39jDz3rS6kWFdMc25gBRKX7FD9hHX2cZZiqtBI0MdMKZBVksleTMqXYTVHcCzgAowD0d7o/s640/IMG_8773.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWa02fcz_sxt3q_GiaqP1YonHRuHorQgYuRiv6mcK3sRNBEQfvHHMT3-9z6YQWa8AaaS9rEI-1GPfzo069x-TJvhy2wwndh73AtUREBFafpKL9GfadcUEGCO39jDz3rS6kWFdMc25gBRKX7FD9hHX2cZZiqtBI0MdMKZBVksleTMqXYTVHcCzgAowD0d7o/w300-h400/IMG_8773.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We woke up to this stuff. Not much, but enough to make you cringe, ha ha! Poor Man's Fertilizer I keep telling myself.<br /><br /></span><p><br /></p><p> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Has anyone cooked with Palmini Lasagna sheets? I wondered if they are a good substitute for pasta or tortillas in any "lasagna" recipe.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Where is a good source to find whole psyllium husk? Is it non-gmo? I'm reading reviews on Amazon, and for the life of me, cannot find a good product (want to try a bread recipe that uses is). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Has anyone tried a shaved Brussel sprouts salad? I'm looking at one on Eating Well, but the reviews suggest there are better salad recipe using them. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/sunrise-questions.html" target="_blank">Sunrise ~ Questions</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-33042680428882134202024-02-16T04:12:00.000-08:002024-02-16T04:14:40.144-08:00Sprouting Lentils ~ Blueberry Almond Flour Muffins (The Winner)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyyKUgfokw8qoOFSolfphhsAk6YcOLA2YG912d0UzcOPO7JrAyA5spOjpVN_bnzoc_Sx1hyphenhyphenOBIlVA40LXICdlOzfGEkWNM24CEtQGERAbZs7HtUfozfxupHjJ-wY4e7dFXA5sKQo7Pt6si4cssWT6f127TNp2AFT7UhpJyp9NLoWayY7eRh1yWgFqOYDl/s640/IMG_8732.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyyKUgfokw8qoOFSolfphhsAk6YcOLA2YG912d0UzcOPO7JrAyA5spOjpVN_bnzoc_Sx1hyphenhyphenOBIlVA40LXICdlOzfGEkWNM24CEtQGERAbZs7HtUfozfxupHjJ-wY4e7dFXA5sKQo7Pt6si4cssWT6f127TNp2AFT7UhpJyp9NLoWayY7eRh1yWgFqOYDl/w400-h300/IMG_8732.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Do you ever look at the sky and just know what weather is coming? Or somewhat what to predict yourself? The sky started out with sunshine. However...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Yesterday, moments later, the sky looked like snow or rain was coming (I did not watch the news). </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88QB-C8QjlOecBIsTe2Z5quQ6DbO_-m7X1cZltinhDcZdosGHYZUDZchDcvFDRFLNmOPxEguVSPiK96TuZsyymNDG8xmWJhIEyX4_P6k1IlwD7M8WyW-ph2vCil2YqitUi10Eved0fB-prFixb52B2nw1KecdEwGwf_b6IpPGtxFrsOPQ0eXwhAoPS_Kn/s640/IMG_8735.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88QB-C8QjlOecBIsTe2Z5quQ6DbO_-m7X1cZltinhDcZdosGHYZUDZchDcvFDRFLNmOPxEguVSPiK96TuZsyymNDG8xmWJhIEyX4_P6k1IlwD7M8WyW-ph2vCil2YqitUi10Eved0fB-prFixb52B2nw1KecdEwGwf_b6IpPGtxFrsOPQ0eXwhAoPS_Kn/w400-h300/IMG_8735.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> It brought rain. A cold, dreary, windy, wet winter day. </span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Update on the lentils. A week and a half went by and the green lentils I had been sprouting got dumped out.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITQkK-ET-1We2t3wjkOUAdZbbcuElWBDT0onWps42g6YXnJLF-YBJPdCFDBrCwuOwOmWZiQcL2ba6HZe2LT_9nB8nnnGUogWVlbFYSd14fFMf8X7On9atxgUo0f5dsWGJH2yKBRx_Jj7r-x8O8M0a_Y4Shgm2ufv3XgLI4gIkSxmXe8AnqcT8TXj3Dylf/s640/IMG_8726.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITQkK-ET-1We2t3wjkOUAdZbbcuElWBDT0onWps42g6YXnJLF-YBJPdCFDBrCwuOwOmWZiQcL2ba6HZe2LT_9nB8nnnGUogWVlbFYSd14fFMf8X7On9atxgUo0f5dsWGJH2yKBRx_Jj7r-x8O8M0a_Y4Shgm2ufv3XgLI4gIkSxmXe8AnqcT8TXj3Dylf/w400-h300/IMG_8726.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Look at these? They didn't expire for a few years, and were an off brand I normally do not buy. I have no idea where I picked them up either. Anyway, they went in the trash.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vsgh0AKlgFuuUze1fWfTco4VIKOnj3T_U-cffFzAisVS3oJ7x4DEMt3TBA4D3oWYnRULnYoy_kv50CTQhHkGRxao-aPGFg3LUiNuwvYW28eLp7agV5T-7LPjzlVgC2vIWKkSBhAS2zSyELzc_Qer3sYFhzFDvWzoa9zHC5rVEz6o6HTO70oG3vWC-IR_/s640/IMG_8727.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vsgh0AKlgFuuUze1fWfTco4VIKOnj3T_U-cffFzAisVS3oJ7x4DEMt3TBA4D3oWYnRULnYoy_kv50CTQhHkGRxao-aPGFg3LUiNuwvYW28eLp7agV5T-7LPjzlVgC2vIWKkSBhAS2zSyELzc_Qer3sYFhzFDvWzoa9zHC5rVEz6o6HTO70oG3vWC-IR_/w300-h400/IMG_8727.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I then purchased this brand, and started sprouting them for the chickens. To my delight, they were sprouting within the first soak (within a few hours). Literally. I'll have an update soon I hope. The chickens have been waiting patiently.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqj-T9GA-TBWYhX8OIUochebMJyOw7kiWB2FQROw-p8ulpz8pXbGWGu3CPev_h6k7jNz4x-Znpi5bKIRZhxoX9nh-0OZXUSEuMfoCxobHP-YuITg6oVP3kxfkR7YtNzJOX_aibWcwjlXWqBDUOsa5gnu0H1jFOzNCjGna2xTZyxM0Nv6rpzH2CuqCC2Of/s640/IMG_8738.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqj-T9GA-TBWYhX8OIUochebMJyOw7kiWB2FQROw-p8ulpz8pXbGWGu3CPev_h6k7jNz4x-Znpi5bKIRZhxoX9nh-0OZXUSEuMfoCxobHP-YuITg6oVP3kxfkR7YtNzJOX_aibWcwjlXWqBDUOsa5gnu0H1jFOzNCjGna2xTZyxM0Nv6rpzH2CuqCC2Of/s320/IMG_8738.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKQtPIkKS389H4hmB7wxFKwp7wpw8bNtzCPbo9vPhzSprTH2dcY6VK0O5SY9e1XDOShpwfoLDBW4NLUeeBW0WX8YYW1BqV3JTG7Nl5fBqfTPUrFSgD3ljhG3_BnRuVAw1kfcXtT31W7LnvbpsOD0r2xOsE0rmYh8Tng0oaEqHAw52O6zEpUsQ9XURgqPz/s640/IMG_8739.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKQtPIkKS389H4hmB7wxFKwp7wpw8bNtzCPbo9vPhzSprTH2dcY6VK0O5SY9e1XDOShpwfoLDBW4NLUeeBW0WX8YYW1BqV3JTG7Nl5fBqfTPUrFSgD3ljhG3_BnRuVAw1kfcXtT31W7LnvbpsOD0r2xOsE0rmYh8Tng0oaEqHAw52O6zEpUsQ9XURgqPz/w400-h300/IMG_8739.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Although it looks like there are not enough blueberries (I added about 1 1/2 cups vs. 1 cup) these were deliciously moist. My husband took one bite, and said, "Wow!" I used a different almond flour recipe, and swapped the "almond milk" for buttermilk. The more "fat" in the milk the more moist the almond flour muffin will be. I do not buy almond milk, so it was either try these with whole milk or buttermilk (and the buttermilk needed used up first). I also added cinnamon and nutmeg.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> I used the recipe from Stay Snatched (online), called Easy Sugar Free Blueberry Muffins. Again, I used monkfruit in ours (no artificial sweetener). These are a winner diabetic friendly muffin for my husband. Sorry if this is a boring post, but I wanted to share for those who where watching their sugar/carbs. I also thawed frozen blueberries for these. I have to say, we were both impressed, for having made them with almond flour.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Just curious. What do you like to make with your strawberries you froze last summer? My absolute favorite is strawberry crumble (obviously not sugar/flour free).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Q40sKSr_FU3yC-t0Kviw9seSQPuKghgVkb6mXBKd78MAnTwHL6IZo3wrW7C8rji3FgVe_5YXuhc9OGrXVOrvwsDzBIYFmDBr2fSsz1Gi7-RiqnAk01speG09f1L1YYSny6-Q3vhqYSfcgg21m2BaFMr-I3gBgrGeSPNs3qi8mUdcmJmlThkJKwT8E5J7/s640/IMG_8728.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Q40sKSr_FU3yC-t0Kviw9seSQPuKghgVkb6mXBKd78MAnTwHL6IZo3wrW7C8rji3FgVe_5YXuhc9OGrXVOrvwsDzBIYFmDBr2fSsz1Gi7-RiqnAk01speG09f1L1YYSny6-Q3vhqYSfcgg21m2BaFMr-I3gBgrGeSPNs3qi8mUdcmJmlThkJKwT8E5J7/s320/IMG_8728.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I also agree they are delicious in strawberry pie, but our favorite is strawberry/rhubarb pie (I have zero rhubarb in the freezer). We love strawberry/blueberry muffins (again, not sugar free, a recipe from long, long ago). On super hot days, I like to use a mix of our frozen fruit for smoothies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I have more strawberries in the freezer, and would like to use them before this coming strawberry season. Any ideas? The healthier the better. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Speaking of pie, for years I have used King Flour pie crust crumble recipe. You make up the dry ingredients with organic shortening and organic butter, and only add the ice water when you are ready to make them. The crumbles are frozen for easy use. For the first time last year, my husband complained about the pie crust, saying it was not "flaky" enough.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">With that said, do you have a really good, "flaky" pie crust recipe to share (tired and true)?<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/sprouting-lentils-blueberry-almond.html" target="_blank">Sprouting Lentils ~ Blueberry Almond Flour Muffins (The Winner)</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></div><br /></div><br /><p></p></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-36995916071650599442024-02-15T03:46:00.000-08:002024-02-15T04:59:36.378-08:00I tired it recipes, so you don't have to. . .<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">First, here is the link for the </span><a href="https://therealfooddietitians.com/pumpkin-baked-oatmeal/" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Pumpkin baked oatmeal with toasted pecans</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> (The Real Dietitians). </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">One of my biggest challenges has been to cook and bake without white flour, sugar and pasta. Per my husband's doctor's strict instructions (for the last 7 years), I am trying my best, but as a baker and cook from scratch gal, it's been a huge challenge. Hence, the new recipe trials.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhStdWYj8zD-tUyrvRm626ygBms48mNuFWp_b7s85qeI52Vhf8GRimCvl_kSqIk3WKb4ttxq7iaiz9FW_f1vBmlYLS3mYYaNsbEzh6pLkpAiVlYfpTSHC90-wAbor0CGgFZEqypGvIcVwZ1darEczSVUZp6h_4OgyaSPoC0kP_AqN5L_fd8ap90BpD08rkR/s640/IMG_8689.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhStdWYj8zD-tUyrvRm626ygBms48mNuFWp_b7s85qeI52Vhf8GRimCvl_kSqIk3WKb4ttxq7iaiz9FW_f1vBmlYLS3mYYaNsbEzh6pLkpAiVlYfpTSHC90-wAbor0CGgFZEqypGvIcVwZ1darEczSVUZp6h_4OgyaSPoC0kP_AqN5L_fd8ap90BpD08rkR/s320/IMG_8689.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyJrIfKplUQEp6JR8mLPGPEkged8o0OIqqWjiv1JdzQ0jqDMrYyn26heIRAfS_0qm7W2_airRgtGxbNAO1zNOL3ClC0jkcHIPabfww7nepxb-JraLDJT__vwMKNsPI6LLCS6eBmofD4ZSF_Y-HGlR2jOJe8pKCJWzW3xhtOHqTiO7XxhTnk-4loQKrmTY/s640/IMG_8688.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyJrIfKplUQEp6JR8mLPGPEkged8o0OIqqWjiv1JdzQ0jqDMrYyn26heIRAfS_0qm7W2_airRgtGxbNAO1zNOL3ClC0jkcHIPabfww7nepxb-JraLDJT__vwMKNsPI6LLCS6eBmofD4ZSF_Y-HGlR2jOJe8pKCJWzW3xhtOHqTiO7XxhTnk-4loQKrmTY/s320/IMG_8688.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I found this recipe on social media, but have no source for it. I'm thinking someone just tossed stuff together. Anyway...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> 1st - I added cinnamon and nutmeg, and I'm glad I did.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">2nd - they are a bit on the "dry" side, any ideas on what to add that is healthy?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">3rd - they need more blueberries</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b><i>Notes: </i></b> I used 1/3 cup monkfruit (I feel monkfruit is sweeter than real sugar), and used homemade vanilla.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I tried this recipe first, as I had frozen (vs. fresh) blueberries, and plain greek yogurt. Oven bake times may vary, as you see mine are a bit toasty on top.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Mix 3 cups of almond flour with 1 Tbsp. baking soda.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">In another bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1/2 cup Greek plain yogurt, 2/3 cup swerve (or your choice of sweetener), 1 tsp. vanilla.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Mix wet with dry ingredients, and fold in 1 cup of frozen blueberries. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I have another recipe that calls for milk and fresh blueberries to try soon as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtslDUzaKvMVFBG63XYWx1cEBQ00MyInn1sLgEy9-kVkkWXQEKv0TnbuC-Fz3_qRlmcRJj-MB4U-Ol3jBy5UbjjyFAhIswvRVznOZF5T6JUjUpwXRtUg6RswPIK18V89_NrlD1nYMHklY3uwpcNZH8V9qrTn3GIkne1whkSh9M9vpgQ4ec9GoE_4jPO9mC/s640/IMG_8681.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtslDUzaKvMVFBG63XYWx1cEBQ00MyInn1sLgEy9-kVkkWXQEKv0TnbuC-Fz3_qRlmcRJj-MB4U-Ol3jBy5UbjjyFAhIswvRVznOZF5T6JUjUpwXRtUg6RswPIK18V89_NrlD1nYMHklY3uwpcNZH8V9qrTn3GIkne1whkSh9M9vpgQ4ec9GoE_4jPO9mC/w400-h300/IMG_8681.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Southern Beefy Skillet. Delicious. Uses beans vs. pasta. Recipe is online with Eating Well (previously Diabetic Living). Be sure to read the instructions first, as they left out the tomato sauce in the ingredients list.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I didn't quite follow it 100%. I added a bag of frozen thawed, diced yellow squash to it as well. I used home canned tomato sauce, the oregano came from the herb garden, and the bell peppers and jalapenos also came from the freezer (from last year's garden). Sadly, I am out of freezer garden tomatoes. Other than the addition, and using my homegrown sources, it was very good. I will be saving this recipe. I keep cans of organic butter beans on hand on a regular basis.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfB_WwjC_2jxioGKmq4VLAv0_G2RwGuEmaH0QQF2yLOhmWjCKv9GnrOfRQx7WHQ4NvnK4VvOD7FOHb-ImpzlcuJVvQVS6ebeQ-aQLpmrUKqThJqqyJXYnimKSAGDo9KiJK10xa_bv8KckpZ588gx2j9yHPDW0foi2fpJtvMxnmlMw5t7XoWDx3cxXNcpA1/s640/IMG_8731.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfB_WwjC_2jxioGKmq4VLAv0_G2RwGuEmaH0QQF2yLOhmWjCKv9GnrOfRQx7WHQ4NvnK4VvOD7FOHb-ImpzlcuJVvQVS6ebeQ-aQLpmrUKqThJqqyJXYnimKSAGDo9KiJK10xa_bv8KckpZ588gx2j9yHPDW0foi2fpJtvMxnmlMw5t7XoWDx3cxXNcpA1/w400-h300/IMG_8731.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Butter beans, sausages and kale pesto. A nice wintery dish. There are a few different recipes online for this, and they never specify exactly what type of "sausages" to use, so I decided to slice and cook turkey sausages (original recipes say to cook whole sausages). It was delicious. Next time I will serve a side vegetable too. I have some kale pesto leftover, so I'll either be freezing it into cubes, or using it for a chicken dinner. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">My blog has once again compromised (or was anyway). Why? To annoy me? Most likely the same person, however, did you know you can report an "issue" on your Google account? You can. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Enjoy! The sun is out again today!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">I<a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/i-tired-it-recipes-so-you-dont-have-to.html" target="_blank"> tried it recipes, so you don't have to . . .</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></div><br /><p></p>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-26196732719714013082024-02-14T04:55:00.000-08:002024-02-14T05:01:24.615-08:00Bits and Pieces<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUssS6vUHTd8IR716Hhp8047mCp1neACjXBUVkm9L-PuPZTkFKltja9epCWehl-Eh9yzk7UI6N-ifON_B6bG0_dANz5wPLxqv41U2y8LQGnoNQNc_QH3epr8boES2pr230WCnDCJ_9D_hn3L5XqrVxf7GX28vtip7N7uQE98lPk6o_dS9H-HIN8EOY0iE/s638/IMG_8718.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="638" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUssS6vUHTd8IR716Hhp8047mCp1neACjXBUVkm9L-PuPZTkFKltja9epCWehl-Eh9yzk7UI6N-ifON_B6bG0_dANz5wPLxqv41U2y8LQGnoNQNc_QH3epr8boES2pr230WCnDCJ_9D_hn3L5XqrVxf7GX28vtip7N7uQE98lPk6o_dS9H-HIN8EOY0iE/w400-h253/IMG_8718.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Good morning my blog world readers. The cold weather is still lingering, to remind us that winter is not over just yet. </span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Happy Valentine's Day! Hard to believe we are at mid-February already.<br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Each trip upstairs, I try to pull open craft drawers, and pick anything that needs to be donated. It feels good to get things organized again, after all these repairs/renovations. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEjPcltYMNDHxBVTfsV-8IpB-W1HpxNRnANSTCx-_rrejP-fxWvx2mSn2fhQt3qjUPGDERSIGq5P0YlYamQ6n1S5qwCMJav1922O7jIBTGnOLLdkkKS-SwaN_ZArL9HN0nminA_QDnR9QC_PTdCyv38vUD3V0_o0XheifP2SOz-3OjCLh1nCgkDi4UJPV/s640/IMG_8716.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEjPcltYMNDHxBVTfsV-8IpB-W1HpxNRnANSTCx-_rrejP-fxWvx2mSn2fhQt3qjUPGDERSIGq5P0YlYamQ6n1S5qwCMJav1922O7jIBTGnOLLdkkKS-SwaN_ZArL9HN0nminA_QDnR9QC_PTdCyv38vUD3V0_o0XheifP2SOz-3OjCLh1nCgkDi4UJPV/s320/IMG_8716.JPG" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'm being pretty successful at purging books. Funny story. I was reading a book and realized I had already read it. I then went to flip through my book journal, and found not only did I read it, but I read two books that my Mom had given me (obviously books I had read, and gave to her). I had read one in 2004 and the other in 2007. Those are going to be passed on to a sibling.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I'll be doing better at rotating books out, as they come in. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KCSurl6B8QqumhM5Ve0PV1gTah0n4xknxAEIHK4jzpORlAy0qaZ96nBJF07UdToPN8vNHD0PdtgnwOq4y0KxyMFCmrmBnkG2WV2pMG40EvtWoIlqkb3aZFrvO2_YTTnT9sc92b5nTLFb3K2G5EH4G81T6o7P5NCthTXtK_rLFMjKLEUXp8QGJvZLxRta/s640/IMG_8709.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KCSurl6B8QqumhM5Ve0PV1gTah0n4xknxAEIHK4jzpORlAy0qaZ96nBJF07UdToPN8vNHD0PdtgnwOq4y0KxyMFCmrmBnkG2WV2pMG40EvtWoIlqkb3aZFrvO2_YTTnT9sc92b5nTLFb3K2G5EH4G81T6o7P5NCthTXtK_rLFMjKLEUXp8QGJvZLxRta/s320/IMG_8709.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I've been busy in the kitchen, more than other work lately. Pumpkin Oat Breakfast bake. I love this too! Not only does it use up that delicious frozen pumpkin puree from the garden, but it's a one bowl mix recipe. I'll be making some more egg/sausage and cheese cups to go with it.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I also took some blueberries and strawberries out of the freezer to thaw for future dishes. I have more butternut squash in the freezer I need to use up too. Not sure what for yet. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdNGsKHmLEf1Q6wuBU2D7Qd_l-hVVIFSFhQVw-pwYyJO8VTqBf4p7r_tbReHNS_PcaZk4reiMhwEfQ0XywTXkFnFHdMyiXt-AtLXNefrLZMIjBxBhVa2fn3kqfNgrsbdh5Su5DDHSTMVmZ2ktPO3Bgt7LhcwYOApjI_6akJv-n8zOZ5Y1PnOBXJBaNAD4y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdNGsKHmLEf1Q6wuBU2D7Qd_l-hVVIFSFhQVw-pwYyJO8VTqBf4p7r_tbReHNS_PcaZk4reiMhwEfQ0XywTXkFnFHdMyiXt-AtLXNefrLZMIjBxBhVa2fn3kqfNgrsbdh5Su5DDHSTMVmZ2ktPO3Bgt7LhcwYOApjI_6akJv-n8zOZ5Y1PnOBXJBaNAD4y" width="180" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first recipient (senior center trivia winner, who receives meals on wheels) of one of my crocheted lap afghans and jar openers this winter. I'm so glad I can make someone happy, and comfortable.</span></div><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/2024/02/bits-and-pieces.html" target="_blank">Bits and Pieces</a> © Feb 2024 by </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926" target="_blank">Kristina </a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at </span><a href="https://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman at Heart</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Pioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.com4