Pioneer Woman at Heart

  In May of 2024, I ordered a brand new, USA made stainless steel tomato strainer.  In the fall of 2024, I called to check on the order, because it did not arrive in 6 months as I was told. I was then told, the new sauce maker would arrive in May of 2025.  Keep in mind, you have to remember this over all this time too.  Well, May of 2025 has passed.  It's now June and I called again.  I'm told (and before she even asks for my order number) the production won't produce any until "May of 2026" (seriously).  I asked for a refund.  I'll let you know what happens, as I do expect that refund one way or another.  Once that is back in my bank account, I need to find a better source for a stainless steel tomato strainer.  I thought I would share, if case anyone has thought about ordering from them.  I'm not "bad" mouthing the company.  I'm just sharing my experience in attempting to order a tomato strainer. Who knows what I'll be doing ...

  I have stored ginger root in my freezer for years.  I simply wash and dry it on a vegetable drying mat. I wrap each piece in plastic wrap, and tuck into a freezer bag.  I simply take it out when I need it, and re-wrap it and put it back in the freezer. Recently, I have learned of a second way to store it.  Thanks to the cooking channel and learning new tips and tricks in the kitchen. Cut and peel the ginger root.  Place in an air tight glass jar with sherry or brandy, and place in your refrigerator.  Hm.  It will be nice to have it already peeled. I've dubbed my home "loony lane" for this month.  My husband is putting down the hammer, added with a time limit, to get the bedroom packed up and off the carpet.  The problem is, he doesn't understand I can't do it all by myself with that amount of time. I swear, he is going to make me lose my mind.  I had to drag him into the walk-in closet and explain that everything on two shelving units ...

  Although late, and due to rain again, I planted some shasta daisy seeds in the flower bed. I also planted basil, cilantro and parsley for indoors.   Made Einkorn pancakes and blueberry sausages for breakfast.    Baked another peach crumble, and a chicken/brussel sprout/carrot sheet pan dinner. I love rainy days and yesterday was one of those. I also printed another new crochet pattern.  Like a need another pattern...ha ha! Daughter E came over and raided my closet.  She is attending a country concert soon.  She left with some cowboy boots, a summer dress and a jean's skirt.  Well, she helped purge my closet anyway, ha ha! Our smaller bathroom now has a functioning toilet and sink.  The rest of the shower goes in today. I filled a box with old dvd's, and it's ready to be taken to donate somewhere. The green beans, cucumbers and squash are rolling in now.  Thanks to the rain, and the bell peppers are on, but not ready to harves...

  The other day I came inside to do something, and realized on my way back out I still had my slippers on.  I take my muck boots off at the door.  So funny.  My brain is on overdrive I swear. My living room is a mess and now the bathroom door is in there getting primed.  I painted one side yesterday.  Half of the bathroom floor is in, but they had 4 layers of flooring, so it's lower than the kitchen floor.  There is more work to do, and more supplies, to get the floor even with the kitchen. I've taken care of the peaches now.  I canned 8 half-pints of reduced sugar jam, and baked a peach crumble.  I left the rest for us to snack on.  Not sure if I will get any into the freezer or not. I started water-glassing eggs.  I figured if I fill that bucket up, I can start dehydrating, but this will reduce using canning jars right now. We are going on more than two weeks of zero rain.  We had thunderstorms in the forecast for today, but ...