Merry Christmas from my family to all of you!
<>< Mel
Tuesday, December 25
Monday, August 6
August, Already... Are you Kidding Me!
Hello to all,
It has been a real busy year here... I just cannot believe; it's August.
I have spent the past few months, planting gardens, pruning the vineyard, raising chickens, working for an elderly couple, did I say, pruning the vineyard, nursing a horse back to health, and tryting to keep up with the everyday chores of a housewife, mother & Grammy.
Whew....
It has been a really hot and dry summer for us, bringing on the extra work of watering all the plants, and keeping the livestock watered and cool.
One of our horses is suffering from a severe head injury so I have spent a lot of time trying to get her back to health. At first, she didn't even know how to eat or drink, but a few days into it, she figured that out. She had in the process bit her cheek and caused an absess, which on top of steroids, and asprin the vet had to come back and supply us with antibiotics. Three times a day; I would go out feed her some horsey porage ( complete feed slushy) and give her the meds. She has progressed... some... however, she is still off in her thinking processes. When she gets herself worked up she loses her balance and leans to her far right. She doesn't remember how to follow the other horses into their stalls at night, so I have to coax her into a small paddock just outside the barn, and close the gate very slowly. Wait it out, until she settles down and I can walk up to her and clip her lead line onto her halter and lead her in. We do not know if she had a stroke, or was being her usual bully and trying to herd the other horses, only to get a kick to her head.
Either way, we just hope and pray for a full recovery.
Even though it has been dry and hot, our veggy garden is supplying us with lots of good eats. So far, I have collected beets, lettuce, peas, basil, summer squash, a zuchini, spinach... so not bad. As I sit and write my blog, I have summer squash dehydrating in the oven, next the beets will be thinly sliced and dried also. I hear, beet chips are awesome,... must try for myself. The best part is, I can save some by vacumm packing and store them for winter use. I love my veggies!
I haven't blogged in so long, I have wore myself out, must take a nap before I have to fix dinner.
You all stay hydrated and cool
Blessings, Mel
It has been a real busy year here... I just cannot believe; it's August.
I have spent the past few months, planting gardens, pruning the vineyard, raising chickens, working for an elderly couple, did I say, pruning the vineyard, nursing a horse back to health, and tryting to keep up with the everyday chores of a housewife, mother & Grammy.
Whew....
It has been a really hot and dry summer for us, bringing on the extra work of watering all the plants, and keeping the livestock watered and cool.
One of our horses is suffering from a severe head injury so I have spent a lot of time trying to get her back to health. At first, she didn't even know how to eat or drink, but a few days into it, she figured that out. She had in the process bit her cheek and caused an absess, which on top of steroids, and asprin the vet had to come back and supply us with antibiotics. Three times a day; I would go out feed her some horsey porage ( complete feed slushy) and give her the meds. She has progressed... some... however, she is still off in her thinking processes. When she gets herself worked up she loses her balance and leans to her far right. She doesn't remember how to follow the other horses into their stalls at night, so I have to coax her into a small paddock just outside the barn, and close the gate very slowly. Wait it out, until she settles down and I can walk up to her and clip her lead line onto her halter and lead her in. We do not know if she had a stroke, or was being her usual bully and trying to herd the other horses, only to get a kick to her head.
Either way, we just hope and pray for a full recovery.
Even though it has been dry and hot, our veggy garden is supplying us with lots of good eats. So far, I have collected beets, lettuce, peas, basil, summer squash, a zuchini, spinach... so not bad. As I sit and write my blog, I have summer squash dehydrating in the oven, next the beets will be thinly sliced and dried also. I hear, beet chips are awesome,... must try for myself. The best part is, I can save some by vacumm packing and store them for winter use. I love my veggies!
I haven't blogged in so long, I have wore myself out, must take a nap before I have to fix dinner.
You all stay hydrated and cool
Blessings, Mel
Friday, May 4
Baby Peep Emergency
In Need Of A Chicken Whisperer
I know a few of you have had experience raising your own hatchlings. I have thirteen; 6 day old peeps and at least 2 of them have closed and matted vents. Are they to young to soak and remove or how should I handle this situation? If I do nothing they will die, yet I don't want them to get chilled from being wet either.
Blessings, Mel
I know a few of you have had experience raising your own hatchlings. I have thirteen; 6 day old peeps and at least 2 of them have closed and matted vents. Are they to young to soak and remove or how should I handle this situation? If I do nothing they will die, yet I don't want them to get chilled from being wet either.
Blessings, Mel
Monday, March 5
It's Been One Of those Monday's...
As I sat at the table this morning going over receipts and checking them into the books, I noticed we had 3 charges for the same item on one of our charges. So, I called the store to question the error, the person on the other end of the phone asked me if there were some initials in front of one of the charges, "yes, yes, there is, I replied" That means they deducted the overcharged item, so very pleased, I thanked her, however, before I hung up, I hear the lady say; "Why would they call me for that?" click...
Well excuse me!
At lunchtime, I had just warmed up a left over chicken chimmichanga when I heard the trash truck roar down the road. Since they had to turn around at the end of the road, I hustled out the door dragging the trash can as I raced to the bottom of the driveway, walk in the backdoor to see our 14 year old cat eating my lunch and the trash truck roaring past without stopping.
I gave up a good lunch for the trash man!
Should have stayed in bed............
Well excuse me!
At lunchtime, I had just warmed up a left over chicken chimmichanga when I heard the trash truck roar down the road. Since they had to turn around at the end of the road, I hustled out the door dragging the trash can as I raced to the bottom of the driveway, walk in the backdoor to see our 14 year old cat eating my lunch and the trash truck roaring past without stopping.
I gave up a good lunch for the trash man!
Should have stayed in bed............
Wednesday, February 15
Spicy Mexican Cabbage Grub... Recipe
It appears as though, there are alot of recipes being past around, not wanting this one to slip by, I thought I'd share with you.
Spicy Mexican Cabbage Grub
1 small head of cabbage (sliced in slivers)
1/3 lbs. pork chorizo (spicy mexican sausage)
1/2 medium onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 TBLS. cilantro
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3-4 Cups Chicken Broth
1 15 oz. can kidney beans (liquid included)
In a large saucepan, on medium to low heat place olive oil to fry the pork chorizo; this will take maybe 10 minutes. Next, add onion, garlic, cilantro, ground cumin, and cabbage to the mix, fry 5 minutes longer. Now, it's time to add the kidney beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil; cook for 30 minutes or until done.
This recipe was thought up by me, as I was trying to figure out a soup recipe that used cabbage. The pork chorizo is an excellent ingredient in this recipe, it is spicy so if your not someone that enjoys spicy foods you could use any other kind of sausage as a substitute. Pork chorizo, can be found at Wal-Mart comes in a little 10 oz. tube. I hope, you enjoy this as much as we did!
This will go very well with Paula's Corn Bread recipe that can be found at http://frakerfarm.blogspot.com/
Deliciouso!
Spicy Mexican Cabbage Grub
1 small head of cabbage (sliced in slivers)
1/3 lbs. pork chorizo (spicy mexican sausage)
1/2 medium onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 TBLS. cilantro
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3-4 Cups Chicken Broth
1 15 oz. can kidney beans (liquid included)
In a large saucepan, on medium to low heat place olive oil to fry the pork chorizo; this will take maybe 10 minutes. Next, add onion, garlic, cilantro, ground cumin, and cabbage to the mix, fry 5 minutes longer. Now, it's time to add the kidney beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil; cook for 30 minutes or until done.
This recipe was thought up by me, as I was trying to figure out a soup recipe that used cabbage. The pork chorizo is an excellent ingredient in this recipe, it is spicy so if your not someone that enjoys spicy foods you could use any other kind of sausage as a substitute. Pork chorizo, can be found at Wal-Mart comes in a little 10 oz. tube. I hope, you enjoy this as much as we did!
This will go very well with Paula's Corn Bread recipe that can be found at http://frakerfarm.blogspot.com/
Deliciouso!
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