Today, rain is once again in the forecast, and we may actually get some this time. It's to rain all day, so first on the to-do list is work on the green beans in the garden. If I can resurrect the second row, we plan to mow down the last two and replant.
On the breakfast plate. . .
Eggs, toast with home canned jam, coffee
The weather outside is . . .
It's hot and humid, and we are praying we finally get rain.
On my reading pile . . .
Herbal books from the library.
On the TV . . .
McCleod's Daughters
On the menu . . .
-organic roast, carrots, potatoes and onion
-stuffed shells, steamed broccoli
-chicken with home canned hot pepper mustard sauce, wild rice and beets
-egg salad sandwiches
-leftovers
On the weekly to-do list . . .
-floors
-make homemade taco mix
-work on purging more books
What I am crocheting, knitting, sewing or creating. . .
Two lapghans, another set crocheted ice pop holders, and a knitted dishcloth
New recipe I tried . . .
Whiskey Balls. They are pretty good too. I adjusted a recipe from my Maker's Mark cookbook. I used non-gmo organic chocolate crisp rice cereal, and organic ingredients. You can't find a non-gmo, organic marshmallow whip, but you can make it homemade. I found a recipe online at Attainable Sustainable.
Whiskey Balls
1 cup organic non-gmo chocolate chips
7 oz. marshmallow fluff (see recipe link above)
2-3 Tbsp. whiskey
3 cups organic crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup organic coconut
3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Melt chocolate, let cool but not harden. Mix in the marshmallow and whiskey. Add remaining ingredients. Form into 1 inch balls and chill. I used my large cooking scoop and it worked great. They were larger, so next time for a larger Christmas crowd, I'll use the smaller and probably get about 5 dozen.
Next on the try it list are some serviceberry recipes.
From the camera . . .
I think my auracanas think it's Christmas in July. I have gotten one of their eggs since last Christmas.
We had 3 visits in one day from this hummingbird. It has a red chest.
In one day, a chickadee built a nest in one of my hanging pots. He paid me a visit this morning too.
Looking forward to. . .
Rain.
Here's hoping you get the rain that you are praying for.
ReplyDeleteThank you mamasmercantile!
ReplyDeleteWe are hoping for rain, soon, too. It has been so dry! I'm ready for fall.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I am about to do a rain dance. Our rain forecast has been pushed back now.
ReplyDeleteWe've had temps in the mid-80s with much wind all day. Hope things aren't getting too dried out. I watered the whole garden first thing this morning. No rain in sight for us. :o(
ReplyDeleteHope you get your rain. So much drought, I think we're right on the edges of it here. Lucky you to get a chikadee nest in one of your pots. That must be so fun to watch. Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteMama Pea, no rain for us. Urgh.
ReplyDeleteJean, we didn't get rain, but we got 2 more hummingbird visits. He loves my flowers. He or she.
ReplyDeleteSUPER hot here too! Hope you found relief in some rain. Those whiskey balls sound really good! Yummy! Have a GREAT rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteTamy, thanks. the whiskey balls are very good, and lasting a long time with just one kiddo living here now. I will be rolling them in extra coconut and walnuts at Christmas, so I'm hoping for more locally grown walnuts this year too. If it rains, I'll be having a very happy weekend.
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