Category Archives: Food

Protected: Harvest Season is over, at last.

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July 17, Berry Picking.

The last of the chipmunk family that lived in the attic.  The rest have been caught in the live trap and sent to summer camp, a couple miles down the road and across the river.  When I drive by the … Continue reading

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Garden Kale

Planted Kale very early, along with chard and other greens, but nothing happened. About 6 weeks later, on a much close look, I discovered that the geese were keeping them trimmed. A few have survived but nothing to eat yet. … Continue reading

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Garlic Chipotle Love: A fabulous chile sauce.

Well, another day spend in and out of the kitchen. I started with the usual…..Partially filling the dishpan with hot soapy water, deep enough to cover the first round of cups and glasses.  After washing and setting them in the … Continue reading

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Winter 2013

How time flies….  Been nearly 2 years since I took the time to write about life on the homestead. This fall, in the Food Preservation Department, the main emphasis was on berries. Hundreds of jars (I really should go count … Continue reading

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