This afternoon I got all the setting triangles made. Fourteen were needed and they were quite simple but I'm so ready to start on the chain blocks. It was very tempting to stop when half were done and get to sewing on the chain blocks but from somewhere deep within, I found a little self-discipline and finished all the setting triangles. There are more blocks than this . . there will be 20 ...
Archives for December 13, 2012
Fresh Mozzarella
Those who guessed I was making cheese . . specifically mozzarella, were correct. There's no plan yet for the whey but I'll pour it into jars and freeze it and use it for pancakes or bread, or . . the chickens love it! I'm so happy to have a source for raw milk again. Vince promises he's going to clean my cheese press but I think he's been promising that for several years. It isn't like he ...
Busy Morning in the Kitchen
Vince took off work this afternoon to work on getting the gate painted. I totally forgot that he was taking off . . not that it matters except that when he's home, I don't always get as much done as when he's not home. Had I remembered he was taking off, I would probably have spent the morning in the sewing room but . . I didn't. Anyone know what this is? You'll be a real good guesser if ...
Medical Tests
As we end 2012 and prepare to start a new year, I'd like to remind you all to keep up to date on those medical tests that can save your life . . mammogram, colonoscopy, routine bloodwork. Whatever tests your medical provider recommends, please do them and stay up to date. None of them are fun, some of them are quite expensive if not covered by insurance but early detection is so ...
