On the Upside of things. . .

We had a very bad night of thunderstorms and hail Saturday night.  The most rain (5 inches) and hail I have ever seen in our area, the rain finally let up on Sunday and as of now, today.  Fields are now lakes, but the rain has stopped.  I will wait a few days to check my smallish garden for damage.

I harvested a bunch of plantain (before the rain) since the yard was so tall.  I dried some, and started an infused oil for salve making.  I found a recipe to make plantain "chips" and may try it this year.  Has anyone eaten plantain and has a good recipe to share?

I started my horse chestnut tincture too.

I baked a peach pie.  Hubby's request, and boy did he deserve it.  

Our mower was finally returned on Saturday about noon.  

Rum and Coke Popsicles

I had a bottle of rum, leftover from our anniversary party.  This is another recipe to give along, when you gift homemade Kahlua too.  I decided to make some boozy popsicles, which put me in a good mood.  They are nice for hot days after working outside or taking a long motorcycle ride.  A sweet adult treat.  

You will need to open the bottle of Coca-cola and let it go flat overnight to make these.

Here's how to make them:

1/4 cup Captain Morgan Rum
2 cups (flat) Coca-cola (I used real, made with sugar)
1/4 cup Kahlua (for homemade recipe click: HERE)
Popsicle molds

Mix, pour into molds and freeze over night.  You may need to run water over the mold for it to release.  Enjoy!