The pin cherries are ripe
We've been watching the pin cherries on our ridge for several weeks, and finally they are ripe. The birds have been getting into them, so we decided we'd better get out and pick before...
What a win/win situation
We just butchered two steers and will be getting our meat back in a short time, so I've been working at cleaning out the freezer. Gee, what a job as it's not been done...
Q and A: canning Sloppy Joe mix and canning sweet potatoes
Canning Sloppy Joe mix
I recently tried to pressure can some Sloppy Joe mix. For our family it is normally beef, chopped onions mixed with ketchup, brown sugar, and a shot of Worcestershire sauce. All...
Happy Independence Day!
We really don't do much to celebrate the Fourth around here. But this year, my daughter, Randie, is going to be up at son, Bill's, this week and we had planned to go down...
Q and A: Wall O’ Waters, worming chickens, and canning potatoes and beans
Wall O' Waters
I've decided to give the wall o' water a try this year based on your glowing reviews. I'm happy enough with my tomatoes, but my peppers could use a boost so that...