There a many possibilities for January yet. It keeps me focused, and joyful. I'm a bit behind on home repairs/projects, but moving forward.
Another question. Ha. Sigh. When we emptied our moveable cupboard that holds extra canned garden goods, we discovered cowboy candy from 2020. Toss? I mean it's now 2025. My husband is insisting anything canned is good (not the same for tomato based goods), but I'm against him on this one. Garden season is around the corner, so I can toss and be safe. What would my fellow canning blog friends do?
Gardening folks - do you plan on planting anything new this coming garden season?
Photo courtesy of my cousin in the LA area. This was their sunset a few nights ago. Prayers continued.
The weather in my neck of the woods . . .
We had another snow storm that blew in last Friday. We got another 2-3 inches of snow or so. It's about 12°F windchill this morning. Today will be 11 degrees colder than yesterday.
Things that make me happy . . .
-waking up to a clean and tidy kitchen
-battery operated thin twinkle lights in a few areas of the house during winter. They add a bit of sparkle during dark, cold winter days.
-our few mantle photos, that I turn on in winter. They have little lights that come on with a built in timer. I plan to add a few more. We keep these until winter is over with.
Book I am reading . . .
-See last Happy Homemaker for the three daily readings (Here)
What's on my TV . . .
Recent movies: Crazy, Stupid, Love, Morning Glory, recent football game, 80 for Brady
On my breakfast plate . . .
Apple/Cinnamon/Walnut Steel Cut oats, Canadian Bacon or Chicken breakfast "sausage" patties
Fun fact: I learned the steel cut oats at as a prebiotic in our body. Interesting for sure.
On my lunch plate . . .
Egg Salad on avocado bread, fresh fruit
On my dinner plate . . .
Leftovers.
On the menu . . .
-Sheet Pan Parmesan Chicken and Vegetables
-crockpot herbed flounder, roasted veggies or green beans
-Mexican chicken or tacos
-Leftovers
On the to-do list . . .
In recent lists, I have overloaded my list with dedicated ambition, but to no avail, left almost all to-do's half done. In light of that...the list will be me picking 3 off my notebook. I went around the house and wrote what needs done.
Not sure what I'll pick yet, but the goal is only 3 now. In addition....
-make cream of celery soup
New recipe I tried or want to try . . .
According to the canning group that I belong to on Facebook, if you followed a tested recipe (Ball, USDA, National Center for Home canning, etc), you canned goods will last a loooong time.
ReplyDeleteKatie C, thanks for the info. I can't believe it got shoved to the back. I do plan to can more of it this year.
DeleteWe've joined a second library which gives us access to a lot more Nebraska libraries. They have some sort of partnership which definitely works well for the patrons. I enjoyed reading all of the things you've been doing and reading. The little store looks very fun. Kind of like Cracker Barrel. I really enjoy browsing around their little stores.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
Betsy, our little local library is very very small, and limited room for many events, but I may suggest to them to start a puzzle trade. There are folks in our town asking for puzzle trades now. I am so glad you are enjoying my blog. I am enjoying yours too, and often find so much inspiration for my day/week. Thanks.
DeleteI use bay leaves from the Bay Laurels that are prominent around here but never had the tea. Once dried it lasts a long time.
ReplyDeleteOh I’m sick of what is happening to the southern half of my state. We’re having some substantial winds here today ( not Santa Ana’s) but when the winds come, so do the arsonists so we’re on edge. Plus we’re in the 60’s with beautiful sunshine - no rain in the forecast. We’re ahead in the amount of rain so far but I do worry about Southern California as they have not received a sizable amount of rain so far in our rainy season and of course now when they do, it will bring on mudslides and more calamity. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Debby, praying for rain, and I never thought about the possible mudslides. Continued prayers.
DeleteI would open the cowboy candy and see how it looks and smells. If it passed the sniff test I would keep it and use it.
ReplyDeleteAnne in the kitchen, thanks. I will. I would like some on our next breakfast burritos if they are still good.
DeleteLooks like a wonderful place to eat and browse. I love twinkle lights during the winter months. I've bought quite a few more sets so are evenings are cozy... now we are missing the snow that everyone else seems to be having! Have a great week
ReplyDeleteLuludou, we still have snow on the ground, but currently it's all freezing here. The restaurant and store is very nice. Good food, good people and I love browsing the store.
DeleteA lovely post! The egg salad on avocado bread sound delicious! You always amaze me with how many things you get done in a week's time. You're inspiring! I haven't even though about gardens yet. Not sure if I'll plant anything this year or not. I'd toss the stuff from 2020 if it were me. Twinkle lights throughout the house make me happy, too. In fact, I even leave a strand or two of Christmas lights up in a couple of rooms year-round. Have a great week ahead, Kristina! Blessings! <3
ReplyDeleteRebecca, thank you. The twinkle lights I have around the house are run on batteries, so I tend to only run them during dark winter days. I haven't decided on our garden season yet, but my husband is actually excited this year. I keep reminding him we have to fence the garden, and run mesh wire along the bottom to keep the field mice out. Although, we may now have a stray barn cat to help with the rodents.
DeleteLooks like a fun store/restaurant to browse. Very cozy. I've never heard of bayleaf tea, interesting. Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteJean it is a very nice place indeed. Thank you. Same to you.
DeleteI always use older canned goods as long as they are sealed
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa B
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