I have been lax about posting garden updates. So let's just jump right into Garden Harvest 2018! It started out to be a writing day for me. I had blog posts, book reviews, and the newsletter to work on. I had no more settled in at the desk when Tom came in carrying a small basket of roma tomatoes. Ok, not a big deal, we can have those for lunch. He went back outside. Again, nothing unusual there. But, when he […]
Gina's Slow-cooker Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork Do you love a good pulled pork sandwich? Gina's Slow-cooker Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork recipe is just what you are looking for. It's simple, easy and delicious. You might want to prepare this recipe using different methods. You can slow cook it all day in the Crock Pot, fast cook it in the Instant Pot, or even slow roast it in the oven or on a grill. Perhaps you will want to go for […]
Gina's Veggie Pizza Gina's Veggie Pizza is my go-to dish for parties, carry-ins, picnics, etc. It's always a big hit and super simple to make. The request for me to make it usually comes in the same breath as the party invitation. The recipe lends itself well to doubling for those large gatherings. Even the kids love it, maybe because it has pizza in the name. There is that added bonus of sneaking in some vegetables for the kids. I […]
Spring 2018 gardening on the farm is going strong. The weather has moved from spring into summer in the space of a week. That's pretty typical where I live in central Illiana. We missed several good chances at rain which is always a bit nerve-wracking for me. It seems like when we get locked into that weather pattern of storms splitting to go north & south of us, we stay in that pattern. Drought is a fear around here. We […]
My First 5K - Awesome 80's Fun Run My First 5K - Awesome 80's Fun Run was previously published on a different blog I wrote in November, 2014. So much has changed in my life since then. I have had ups & downs. I've dealt with some health issues for myself. the continuing saga of aging parents, and now reaching the end of life situation with my mother. I thought it was a good time to update this a bit and […]
Zoo Crew - 12 Pin-Loom Animals to Weave and Love by Deborah Bagley is a wonderful new book for pin loom weavers. You have a love/obsession with pin loom weaving. The question now is what to do with all those beautiful squares you have woven. The solution is found in Deborah Bagley's Zoo Crew. There are complete patterns and instructions for weaving and constructing these delightful animals. You can read about my Pin loom Obsession in this post! Posts may […]