Pioneer Woman at Heart

The rain here has been off and on.  I got some herb garden seeds planted - cilantro, dill, Thai basil and feverfew.  I still need to get more planted, but it's progressing as the weather allows. I now have a set of 4 square biscuit cutters.  I have not used all of them yet, but it should add some "fun" to the kitchen baking.   Remember the free magazines I brought home from the library?  Did you know you can pickle fruit?  I guess I just never thought about it, nor considered it, but now I will.  It would be a nice addition to a bowl of yogurt or to an appetizer board. Does anyone make their own kombucha?  I do not personally know anyone who does, and I'm pondering the option to make it or keep buying it.  I'm guessing it will be less expensive in the long run. I have been looking for individual alcohol pads for months.  I am adding them to our camping/travel tote.  It's much easier to have on hand than trying to store a bottle in t...

  Wednesday was a rainy day work day.  I picked the utility room to purge, deep clean and organize.  I am getting rid of a box of school supplies to a good friend - writing paper, graph paper, pocket folders, a binder, book covers and a locker shelf unit. I filled a garbage bag too, and gave some colored paper to Daughter T.  I have much more to purge, but we don't have the AC in yet and it was getting too warm to work.  I quit just after noon. Daughter E got stung by a bee.  It's always a proud moment when I'm asked, "Hey Mom?   You got anything for this?"  Why yes I do, and out the door I go to pick plantain.  If you didn't know this, crushed up plantain is a great way to draw out the poison from a sting or bug bite.  I used it for a wasp sting and after 20 minutes it reduced the redness to zero and no pain. Question.   Where is the best place to buy a crock with a spigot for kombucha making (best price/quality)?  A...