I had the most amazing day on Tuesday. I was able to spend several minutes on the front porch. The weather was awesome. I cleaned almost everything on Monday, so I felt much less guilty partaking in the porch on Tuesday.
I took out several books and decided on one that I purchased on a recent getaway by James Patterson.
I am also reading (or skimming) through library books. Currently, I am skimming through one titled "Tonics" but actually has meal recipes in it. I can't say yet that I would buy it, but I'm finding a few I may want to try (ha! Here I go again!). I ordered this book from the library because I thought it would have tea recipes.
My journal edition NIV bible arrived, and so did my pens. It felt great to sit and have gal time with God, and draw myself pep talks and reminders. It was a fun time on the porch. Of course it was in between puppy naps, laundry and bathroom cleaning.
I made another batch of the herb and cheese bread to go with soup. It's so easy to mix up and bake. What I really should be doing is baking tortillas and other breads to freeze. However, with my large family, it's difficult to freeze bread and keep up on it. It's gone so quickly.
Wednesday, it was cloudy all day, and a bit chilly now and then. I actually made my way over to the first flower bed to get cleaned up for summer. It's a small start, but a start. It felt awesome.
Today I am thankful that my older brother and his wife gifted our 19 year-old a AAA membership last Christmas. She got a flat tire up at college, and she hasn't been taught to change one (yet). They came right out and helped her out. However, it wasn't her tire. The rim was cracked, and pretty good too. She must have hit a pot hole or something that did it it. With her membership, they put her donut on and she made it home. As of today (Thursday), we have yet to find a rim for her car.
I had to laugh yesterday. I think our 19 year-old is one of many few kids who would rather be shopping at the "goat store" versus the candy store. She was bee-bopping around, cleaning the goat stalls, repairing the gate latch, washing out cat carrier totes, cleaning the "goat tote" and getting feed bowls and water buckets out. More on that later.
My my new hens are growing so quickly too. I'll try to get an updated photo. Their tail feathers are growing out, and they are looking pretty dapper.
I took out several books and decided on one that I purchased on a recent getaway by James Patterson.
I am also reading (or skimming) through library books. Currently, I am skimming through one titled "Tonics" but actually has meal recipes in it. I can't say yet that I would buy it, but I'm finding a few I may want to try (ha! Here I go again!). I ordered this book from the library because I thought it would have tea recipes.
I made another batch of the herb and cheese bread to go with soup. It's so easy to mix up and bake. What I really should be doing is baking tortillas and other breads to freeze. However, with my large family, it's difficult to freeze bread and keep up on it. It's gone so quickly.
Wednesday, it was cloudy all day, and a bit chilly now and then. I actually made my way over to the first flower bed to get cleaned up for summer. It's a small start, but a start. It felt awesome.
Today I am thankful that my older brother and his wife gifted our 19 year-old a AAA membership last Christmas. She got a flat tire up at college, and she hasn't been taught to change one (yet). They came right out and helped her out. However, it wasn't her tire. The rim was cracked, and pretty good too. She must have hit a pot hole or something that did it it. With her membership, they put her donut on and she made it home. As of today (Thursday), we have yet to find a rim for her car.
I had to laugh yesterday. I think our 19 year-old is one of many few kids who would rather be shopping at the "goat store" versus the candy store. She was bee-bopping around, cleaning the goat stalls, repairing the gate latch, washing out cat carrier totes, cleaning the "goat tote" and getting feed bowls and water buckets out. More on that later.
My my new hens are growing so quickly too. I'll try to get an updated photo. Their tail feathers are growing out, and they are looking pretty dapper.
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We've had some sunshine on and off lately which would make it possible to put a chair out on our south-facing deck and be comfortable. But somehow looking out upon all the snow still in the yard keeps me from doing that! ;o]
Brother Tom brought home a 1/2 case of mushrooms that they were getting ready to toss out at the store due to overstocking, so I got those all cleaned and ready to dry in the oven. I also made a luscious Mushroom Cream with the stems, to serve on toasted French or Italian bread. It's yummy.
You start with a tablespoon of butter and a chopped leek. Sautee until the leaks begin to turn golden. Then add the chopped mushroom stems (or mushrooms), salt and pepper, and sautee until most of the mushroom liquid is gone. Then add a tablespoon of all purpose flour, stir in and sautee for at least 2-5 minutes. Then add about a half cup of cream (1/2&1/2 is ok) and stir until thickened. Taste and correct seasoning. Serve warm over toast, pasta, polenta or grits. Optional: You can also add a bit of grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, but it really doesn't need it. Yum!!!
Prayers everyone has a safe happy weekend.
God bless.
RB
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When my ex-Grandfather-in-law found out we didn't eat grits up north, he said, "Wa'll how d'ya'll keep yer aigs on yer fork?"
I still laugh at that memory.
God bless.
RB
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Give me good old butter, salt and pepper. LOL
God bless.
RB
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