We are a little later than the rest of the US with our spring, but it is here and I am so excited. Finally the nights are consistently above 40 degrees so I can set out the rest of my plant starts that have been living in the garage so they can get acclimated to..
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A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Sourdough Starter from Scratch: The Sandor Katz Inspired Method Sourdough starter, also known as a "mother" or "levain," is a living culture of wild yeasts and bacteria that naturally leaven and flavor bread. Creating one from scratch is a rewarding process that connects you to ancient baking traditions. Sandor..
Read moreSpring is Approaching….maybe
The Pacific Northwest weather keeps teasing us lately. This morning it was 29 degrees. I have the hyacinths covered with bell jars to keep them from freezing and I mulched all of the little tender crocuses. They all thought the couple of warm days were the indicator to do their thing. Someday spring will actually..
Read moreWildlife on the Farm
Our wildlife finds our property a calm place to stop in for a snack regularly. This buck is a new one that we have not seen before. We suspect that they are raising generations of deer in the surrounding woods. Welcome little buck, stay as long as you want.
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June has brought us the opportunity to foster a litter of kittens for a local rescue. There are 6 of the little darlings. They started out life a little rough with needing lots of meds and TLC but are on the road to recovery now. Check back often for updates on their progress and the..
Read moreApril Showers Bring May Flowers
These irises were ordered last year and didn't arrive until fall. I planted them in a raised bed in the garden so they could get a head start on spring. I am surprised some of them bloomed in the first year. They are beautiful and I look forward to adding more flowers to the vegetable..
Read moreCranberry Pecan Brie in Puff Pastry
Cranberry Pecan Brie in Puff Pastry This is what I made with the Cranberry Jam from my previous post. My husband loves Brie and this is the perfect holiday season treat.
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Cranberry Refrigerator Jam I found a great recipe for what I am calling Cranberry Refrigerator Jam. It was actually a cranberry sauce in a recipe for Baked Brie but after making it I found that the tartness and flavor profile would be great to just have on bread. Try it and see what other uses..
Read moreAloe Vera – blooming for the first time ever!
We have had this aloe vera plant for years and it has never bloomed. All of a sudden this year it is blooming. I will post more pictures as the bloom develops.
Read moreButterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)
Butterfly bush is in full bloom and the butterflies are loving it. I guess we know why they call it butterfly bush although the pollinators love it too.
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