Some of you who read this blog know that I occasionally go on these, 10euro a week grocery challenges. Now, keep in mind that there are some months when I need to stock up and spend my full grocery allowance per month which is $400 USD a month or at today’s exchange rate in Europe [...]
This year, I’ve decided that I will weigh all of the tomatoes that are growing in my little garden. So far, early in the tomato picking season, I have picked: 598 grams or 1lb. 3oz. It’s a start! July 26th, 2010: New TOTAL 2 kilos 898 grams or 6 lbs 3 oz. Making gazpacho today! [...]
Last week I got a really good price on apples so I bought 20 kilos or 44 lbs. I made apple pie filling which will be used both for pie and turnovers, apple sauce, both chunky & smooth and some with and without spices. I canned 49 jars in all and it should last us [...]
Like I don’t have enough to do! Well, the garden and canning and now sausage making are the activities I do to: save money eat better learn new skills add to my pantry relax get out of the office be a better homemaker Here are some photos:
Man! I have tons of tomatoes on my 24 tomato plants! It looks like this year will be fantastic for canning tomatoes and for making gazpacho. here is the status on the other plants: zucchini- we have eaten about 6 of them so far. onions- wonderful! and I keep replanting them as I use them. [...]
I had a wonderful time seeing both Ron & Bobbie and their 8 children and also Rebekah & Dave and their new little guy, Caleb. Here are some photos of the trip: Double click for a larger view of the photo. Also, please leave your comments!
We are so thankful for this opportunity to be with Jasmine and Hannah Pearson our 2 eldest granddaughters. They are the children of our kids John and Cheri and we are thankful that we have this opportunity to get to know them. Here are a few photos:
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