Although it is kind of early for us, the snow’s melting fast. Last night we had a heavy rain. Boy, did that take the snow down. Now we can see clumps of dirt in the garden and our back yard is 2/3 grass. Wow, sure makes us think spring.
I went for a walk down our snow-packed driveway but didn’t go too far. There were spots where it was solid ice with a thin skim of water on it. Talk about slippery! I don’t need a broken something. I did see some big wolf tracks down at the corner where our big pines are. That was cool. We only get a glimpse of wolves a couple times a year; they’re very shy.
I baked another half ham and am getting ready to can it up this afternoon. Then I’ll use the bone to boil up some split pea soup to can. It’s simply amazing how many meals I get from one half ham!
Our goats are impatiently waiting for spring too. The does are getting round bellies but won’t kid until late May or early June. We don’t like to have does kidding when there’s a chance of blizzards and cold weather. Even April can bring storms.
We need more “Ask Jackie” questions for both my blog and my “Ask Jackie” column in the magazine. If you or anyone you know has questions about backwoods living, be sure and send them in to BHM — you might see your name in print! Send to BHM, P.O. Box 712, Gold Beach, OR 97444, or email them to me at jackie at backwoodshome dot com– Jackie
Justin,
The recipe is on page 184 of Growing and Canning Your Own Food. I always triple the recipe and can up a big batch. It’s one of Will’s favorite soups.
Hi Jackie! Is the recipe for your Split Pea that you can up in your canning book? I don’t remember seeing it but I don’t have the book in front of me. Would you mind sharing or pointing me in the right direction? My family loves split pea soup but I have never tried to can it.
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