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~
Friday, July 2, 2021
Restoring Cast Iron
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Extreme Heat ~ Rain ~ Rhubarb Vodka
Whoops! Yesterday morning I overslept. First time in years. Not sure if it was the extreme heat we had or what, but I felt terrible that I did. I am always up making coffee, feeding the cats, packing my husband's breakfast and lunch. There has been a lot on our minds though.
Although I will now be behind in weeding, I am so happy for the rain. The funny thing is, is that we both said if it's a rotten year we'd not plant a garden next year. In fear of a rotten year (3 years in a row), we really cut back on what we planted too. Now I regret not planting my popcorn, peas, spaghetti squash etc. Well, I'll be over those regrets, as soon as I visit Farmer's markets and re-stock.
I finally got rhubarb vodka in the making. We like this better than strawberry, but both are good.Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Garlic and other gardening
I tied up almost all of the tomato plants, and some already re-tied do to good growth. Some tomatoes are already on the plants.
It was too hot and humid to stay out in the garden, even though there is one more flower bed to weed. I managed to plant two parsley plants and one more rosemary. One rosemary died for some reason, and it's getting watered.
I was walking on a small sidewalk we made between two flower beds, and I almost stepped on a slithering snake. In my flip flops. I am sure anyone driving by, got a kick out of my dance in the yard trying to avoid it.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Another Re-Stock ~ Chicken Freezer Treats ~ New Recipe Tried and other random tidbits
Although on the "rainy day" list, I got a batch of meatballs restocked and in the freezer. I like to do this early in the year, before the freezer is too full to put trays of them in there to freeze.
To help cool off the ladies, I filled a muffin pan with veggies and water and froze them for some delicious freezer treats.
Our internet has been working, but it's slower now. I hope they get all the bugs out soon. Several people are having issues.
More stores and restaurants have been closing numerous day. They cannot hire enough employees, as no one wants to work.
We tried another new recipe - Slow Cooker Jalapeno Dip. I used frozen jalapenos from the garden (vs. canned as the recipe called for).
How did it taste? Very good! You can control the amount of heat by the amount of jalapenos too. When I freeze my jalapenos, I leave the seeds in. We topped this dip with freshly diced green onions.
Monday, June 28, 2021
Happy Homemaker Monday
We are still getting rain daily, but the heat is back too. The garden is doing great, but the weeding is hard to keep up with (with the rain).
We had a relaxing weekend. Sunday we played cards on the porch, and grilled steaks and corn on the cob. Believe it or not, the organic ribeyes were way cheaper than buying other non-organic steaks at the grocery store.
Once again gas was out at the other grocery store. I am hearing it is due to lack of drivers to get the gas delivered.
My to-do list is right back at it this morning. We deserved to have a relaxing weekend, so it's back to work
-restock freezer (that's a list of itself, ha ha)
The weather . . .
I'm told it will "feel like" 94°F today. More rain in the evening.
How I am feeling this morning . . .
Frustrated after getting some news I wasn't expecting.
On the breakfast plate . . .
Sausage, bell pepper, onion scramble with other goodness added. Coffee.
On my reading pile . . .
Pioneer Grit
On the TV . . .
Heartland, Netflix
On the menu this week . . .
-baked walleye (haven't made this yet)
From the camera . . .
Looking around the house . . .
Zuri attacked a dog toy again. Fluff everywhere.
To relax this week, I will . . .
Crochet or read.
Something I want to share . . .
A while back I learned something new watching a cooking channel. Here is what I learned and I tried it last night, and it works!!
The corn hairs will come off so much faster and easier than trying to hand pick them off.
Devotional, inspirational, prayer list, or Bible verse. . .
Prayer list, Daughter E.
Sunday, June 27, 2021
More Flower Bed Blooms
I took some photos while weeding flower beds a few days before we lost internet. You are finally getting to see them today.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Buttery Peas ~ Rainy Day Stock Up ~ Something I Learned