Oldest daughter brings home more ribbons
Pioneer Woman at Heart
One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!
One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Adopted Motto
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Toad Does Not Give Up
I can't tell you how many times we have removed the toad from my tree pots. He/she has now made a home in the other pot. We removed him/her from there and yesterday it was sitting on the edge of the rim.
No matter where we put this toad, including way out in the vegetable garden, it finds its way back to my redbud tree pot. I may have to replant this tree into another container, but that toad will probably burrow into it too. Our best guess, is that this toad is a Mom, and has eggs buried in there. I guess time will tell.
No matter where we put this toad, including way out in the vegetable garden, it finds its way back to my redbud tree pot. I may have to replant this tree into another container, but that toad will probably burrow into it too. Our best guess, is that this toad is a Mom, and has eggs buried in there. I guess time will tell.
Labels:
Family,
Living in the Country,
wild animals
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Queen Anne's Lace Jelly
If my kids think I went nutso, by making the Dandelion Coffee, the Dandelion Jelly, and the Milkweed Flower Bud Quiche, they will really think I've fallen off my rocker now.
I have been going through old cookbooks, and reducing my supply. I found a recipe for Queen Anne's Lace Jelly.
Instead of cleaning my much needed bathroom, I walked around the property and plucked about 18-19 full heads of Queen Anne's Lace (not to be confused with Hemlock).
I soaked them in water to remove unwanted "guests" and then rinsed them twice.
I have been going through old cookbooks, and reducing my supply. I found a recipe for Queen Anne's Lace Jelly.
Instead of cleaning my much needed bathroom, I walked around the property and plucked about 18-19 full heads of Queen Anne's Lace (not to be confused with Hemlock).
I soaked them in water to remove unwanted "guests" and then rinsed them twice.
Chillover Blueberry Sherbet
We are experimenting with Chillover Powder (alternative for animal gelatin), and have come up with this recipe to share. Again, it's all experimental.
Labels:
Healthy Eating,
Pioneer Living,
Recipes
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Wild Berries
(Before Baking)
2 Wild black raspberry pies made from about 16 cups of berries. Yum! Oh....the first one had way too much liquid and was served in a bowl with ice cream. Everyone laughed, but it's the first time for me making pies with these berries. Now if I can get them to help pick about 10 more cups, I can make jelly also. Amazing how far wild berries will supply us.
Labels:
Foraging,
Frugal Living,
Pioneer Living
Monday, July 4, 2011
Eating Weeds
"You're feeding us weeds??!!" screamed my husband.
"Yep."
Here are photos of the milkweed flower buds after I boiled them.
For the recipe: Crustless Milkweed Flower Quiche
"Yep."
Here are photos of the milkweed flower buds after I boiled them.
For the recipe: Crustless Milkweed Flower Quiche
Just before it went into the oven
After this went into the oven, I found out I may want to coarsely chop the buds. That will be for the next time.
Labels:
Foraging,
Frugal Living,
Pioneer Living
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