Popcorn Experiment ~ More Book Blanket Granny Squares

 

I keep reading how freshly popped popcorn, is better after it's been in the freezer, so we tried it.  Honestly, it was not for taste, but for us, it was about traveling with home popped popcorn.

We do not like microwave popcorn, and while it's portable, we prefer home popped popcorn, with real butter and real seasonings.

First, a metal bowl is not the way to mix in your butter and seasonings.  The popcorn just slides around.  A large Tupperware bowl worked a lot better.  I added butter and seasoning, and put the popcorn in a freezer bag.  It tasted great after taking it out at another time to enjoy and "test" the freshness. 

Next test will be to see if it travels well (camping, hiking, weekend getaway etc) after taking it out of the freezer. 

Sharing a few more crocheted book blanket granny squares. . . .not in any particular order, as I'm working on "catching up" with this project.

The Leslie Meier book was easy to match, but the other book was a bit of a challenge.  It all depends on the light too, as the green yarn matched the green on the book in daylight here.  The side binder is the burgundy as well as some of the text on the front of the book, but I was not about to buy yarn to do a "perfect" match either.  

The Leslie Meier books are one of my favorite authors to read, and I completely forgot I had them.  They were somehow (gulp) packed into our bedroom closet, so the clean out produced more clean out, ha ha!  There are many more to read in that series too.

The rain returns again later today.  It will be visiting us more often than not the rest of the week too.

Popcorn Experiment ~ More Book Blanket Granny Squares  ©  May 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

This and That

 I was given a packet of information, as a thank you for my crocheted baby blanket donation (first time to donate to this organization).  I, honestly, did not expect anything in return.  They asked. I had the yarn. I donated.  

Inside the packet of information, was a chocolate bar, which is from an area business that makes it.  

A future fall possibility - "allergy" tincture with a combination of mullein, goldenrod and stinging nettle (all in one vs. individual).  Tinctures are best with fresh herbs, so this will be interesting. It all depends on locating all three plants.  

I'm doing more research on this mixture, as I cannot drink stinging nettle tea daily, all summer long, for seasonal allergies.  Nettle is a "drying" tea, as it also works as a diuretic.

My allergies are bothering my sinus pressure and eyes (itchy, red) this year. It's been years since this has been a problem too.

I started an oil infused with rosemary (I used organic jojoba oil for this one).  It is a "first time" for us to make this.  It's not only good for hair/scalp, but for a brain boost(cognitive) and other uses (according to what I am researching).  We'll find out if a dab on my forehead will spark some alertness when needed.

I have not had a hot minute to look for the fruit cake recipe.  We have been working on outdoor work, while we had a big break from the rain - mowing, digging up trees that the birds planted in flower beds, cleaning up a flower bed, cleaning off patio/porch, etc.  

I did a quick look-see and our wild violet season is about over, with the sporadic weather this year.  I am dehydrating more wild violet leaves for tea and hopefully future salve making.

This and That  ©  May 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart