Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Random Tidbits
Just before the rain arrived, I managed to set the last two rain barrels in place, get laundry off the line and dinner on the table. I finally got around to washing a few aprons and my pastry cloth.
I took to the kitchen again. I have decided to purge all my miss-matched glassware and pass them onto my oldest daughter. That gave me more kitchen space for items I use often during canning season.
I picked my first spearmint this spring, and made a pitcher of organic green tea (with spearmint). I love it that way. My one Grandma made it with spearmint and I have always loved it.
I noticed a rain barrel was not full, so up on the roof went a helper of mine, and gutters were cleared of debris. One more spring job completed.
I adapted a "sweet and spicy" recipe that uses honey, sesame oil, cayenne, and cumin.
It came from this book:
The taste is nothing "fantastic" but healthy and better than plain walnuts (for snacking). I really didn't taste the "sweet" in them. They are definitely "spicy."
Walnuts are put in boiling water, honey, a few teaspoons of oil and salt. They are simmered, drained and dried. Then tossed in the spices and roasted. They'll last a week, so I divided them up for Hubby to take some to work. In all honesty, I like the flavor of the "Spiced Nuts" recipe better. I may try that recipe, only using walnuts, almonds and maybe one other healthy nut.
Lately, I've been enjoying a little walnut butter spread onto a beet chip.
Today's agenda is iffy. It is a bit chilly, and may be too wet to weed the herb garden. I see my chives have flowers forming already and the rosemary plant I accidently left out there, is turning green (they typically won't winter over).
I've never managed to find a green tea that I like at all so I'll have to try putting some fresh mint in it (maybe the iced will be more tolerable?) this summer. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteMama Pea, I just went to the store for more teabags and could not find the organic brand I buy. They now only sell one, so I'll be trying it next.
ReplyDeleteI washed rugs today but it's supposed to rain so I'll wait until tomorrow to hang. I like the idea of spiced walnuts for a healthy snack. Di I tell you I rigged up a clothesline away from the tick infested cedars? I'm so happy to be hanging outside again but it's stretched so far that it's defying the laws of physics and I have to support it in 2 places and then the supports fall because the wind changes direction...I am no engineer that's for sure! LOL! I hope you don't get severe weather.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sam I Am. We are getting more rain again. I had to use supports on a clothesline at a previous house. The wind always knocked them over.
ReplyDeleteSounds like someone's been very busy. lol
ReplyDeletePrayers everyone has a safe happy weekend.
God bless.
RB
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Thanks RB! I hope you have a nice weekend too.
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