This and That

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 the camper, and it's nice to have in the travel case for any travel.  I found a box of 100 at our Meijer for $1.49.  

I made the free adult craft from the library - beaded, string bookmark.

This and That  ©  May 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

Random Tidbits

 

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)?  Also, where is the best place to buy a wooden stand for it like this?

I found this one on Amazon, but it's $17.60.  I searched the website I used to buy my cheese starter items from, and found nothing oddly.

I have noticed the blogs I follow haven't been posting much lately.  Are you all out working in the garden?  Possibly on vacation?  I do miss you all, and I hope you are all doing well.