Monthly Archives: October 2013
With snow in the forecast, we’re going double-time
Besides daily chores, Will and I have been sawing logs with our Hud-Son bandsaw mill, edging boards on the hybrid gasoline-driven table saw and...
Q and A: cleaning cow teats, “rotten” odor in reusable lids,...
Cleaning cow teats
I was wondering what kind of cow teat prep you use in the winter for milking? I have been using bleach, dish...
We’re digging potatoes today, with a new family member
It's unseasonably warm today, sunny and 75 degrees. A perfect day to get those potatoes out of the ground and down in the basement....
Q and A: canning grape juice and salt in pickle recipes
Canning grape juice
Got a question on canning grape juice. A couple years ago my wife try canning grapes according to the 9th edition of...
Q and A: simple sauerkraut and best way to kill weeds
Simple sauerkraut
I found this recipe on line. Is this a safe method? If so, how long will this last kept at room temperature?
Simple Sauerkraut:
Cabbage
Banana...