This hint is for those of you buying frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving. Frozen turkeys are like 20 pound blocks of ice. First you have to sort through them to get the size you want. Then you have to heft the … Continue reading →
Last year we discovered the secret to Thanksgiving happiness. We were relaxed. We had time to enjoy the family. We enjoyed the meal. Cleanup was minimal. Are you ready for the secret of Thanksgiving nirvana? Here it comes . . … Continue reading →
I recently bought a new pruner. The packaging said it was ergonomically correct and promised it would be easy to use. The pruner does live up to its marketing hype just as long as The Man of the House doesn’t use … Continue reading →
The garden is harvested. The tomato cages are stored. The mobile orchard/vineyard has been moved closer to the house to protect the plants against wind. And last weekend we folded and stored the bird netting. We’re ready.
Continue reading →Tricks of the Trade is a blog that collects tips from professionals in various professions. A furnisher refinisher shares advice on some unusual tools. A cook tells how to find recipes for seasonal or bulk items. In one of the … Continue reading →
Last week The Man of the House worked on the compost pile. He has a two-pile system. One pile is made up of things that have been composting longer. He decided that had reached the “black gold” stage and was ready … Continue reading →
Today is election day. Make your voice heard by voting. If you’re not registered to vote put that on your to-do list so you can vote next time. Don’t let another election day pass you by! For those in Washington … Continue reading →
The Man of the House and I take turns making granola. Our recipes have subtle differences. You can see my granola recipe here. And here’s his recipe . . . . 3 Cups uncooked old fashioned oats 2/3 Cup walnuts 2/3 Cup … Continue reading →
My brother told me about Heavens Above. It’s a website that really brings out your inner astronomer. You can check the position of the International Space Station, look at the position of Voyager 2 or investigate daily lunar data.
Continue reading →Last weekend we had guests for dinner. In honor of the event I made dinner rolls using the dough setting of Zojirushi Bread Machine. I used the same recipe that I used when I made hamburger buns for Labor Day. … Continue reading →
