My apron sure got a workout today, not to mention my feet! Picture this for a whirling dervish…me, overseeing three children’s school lessons while canning 50 large *picked today* tomatoes from the garden into A. tomato-okra soup/sauce base and B. Italian tomato sauce with oregano, basil, onion, celery, fresh parsley…oh and add to that mess [...]
Archive for August, 2009
I Love Homeschooling!
Published by August 19th, 2009 in Book Recommendations, Christianity and Family Ties and Home Schooling. 8 CommentsThe old-fashioned way of doing things grabs me. Not that I don’t appreciate modern conveniences, but yeah, you just might catch me utilizing a washboard for kicks. And I’d absolutely adore an outdoor kitchen fitted with an enormous antique white stove like great-grandma’s.
I was thinking that about myself this morning–my tendency of appreciating the old [...]
There’s something spiritual about the canning process. The age-old way of a woman providing for her family. Moving the rugs aside. Donning an apron. Washing glass jars in hot sudsy water. Heating up the canner–and the kitchen with all that steam rising. Rejoicing in an abundance of jars and rings that never need replaced if [...]
Farmer John’s wife is always sharing great recipes with me, and this one has become a family favorite! I’m sharing it here because it’s about the quickest way to a tasty home-made pizza that I’ve found yet.
Enjoy!
Crazy Crust Pizza
In medium skillet, brown 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, seasoning to taste. Drain well and set aside.
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