First thing yesterday morning, after warming up with a pot of hot organic coffee, I put corned beef into the crock pot. Yum. It smelled so good cooking all day. Remember that homemade sauerkraut I fermented? Well, we enjoyed ruebens again. Using that delicious loaf of homemade bread, the meat, sauerkraut, homemade thousand island dressing (made with my canned sweet pickle relish and canned ketchup) and swiss cheese. I also made a batch of chocolate grahams - homemade of course. Yum. Started a new jar of mullein tincture. Only this time I have to use dry herbs vs. fresh. I am tickled I found it growing wild this year though. It's just not enough. Unfortunately, this will take 6-8 weeks to sit before I strain it. I don't use anything higher than 80 proof either. Stronger is not always better. To read about the uses and benefits of mullein, there are many herbal books at the library (and...
Inklings from the Farmhouse, embracing balance and new beginnings.