For some that don't know, I am what you might call the "chief cook and bottle washer". Cooking, cleaning, etc, an old fashioned wife. Nothing to brag about and nothing wrong with it. We all live our own special way. That being stated the next few weeks are going to be challenging and down right depressing for Dick. His kitchen skills are next to none. He does pour a good glass of ice water. Get my drift? Kamrie fixed my oatmeal this morning, excellent. Then Dick made a "huge" pot of ham/potato and pea soup under directions being called out. Another excellent! Then it happened, I heard a few choice words while he was making me a protein shake. Blender, pour shake in, add 1/2 cup of kefir and a handful of frozen mango. blend on high. Instead of lifting the blender off the stand he tried turning it off. Yep shake pouring out all over the counter. The look on his face was total humiliation. I'm sure he was hoping for a malfunction and then I broke the news, when you turned it you unscrewed the bottom seal. Oh well, the ice water will do until tomorrow. One lesson down a few hundred to go.
The Palm Sunday Blog:This was a day of sunshine, warm temperatures, strong warm winds and just one of those special days to be so very thankful. What a beautiful day to celebrate Palm Sunday. We finished up the fence and gate that didn't take as long as I figured. My figuring is always off at some point in time. It really eases the mind not to fret about the chickens or wild rabbits getting the asparagus before us. Days like this should be helping the ground warm up and send the shoots up!
The dogs have been begging to "take a walk". Can you believe we have to spell the word walk? As soon as they hear walk they are barking and jumping ready to go. I don't blame them I love our special walk up into Kirk's Valley. We were a little worried we wouldn't make it all the way but "tada" we did it. Slower than usual but it will get better. Plus we stopped for a drink and then to play in the fresh, clear, bubbling little spring run. We were surprised to see how big the leeks were and of course dug a few, washed them in the spring and ate them. One for me, they were hot, hot, hot! Hopefully in a couple days they will lose some of the heat. It won't be long and I will be pickling leeks in brine and mustard sauce. I will be posting the recipes plus the one for leek butter.
This morning was blueberry crepes. They were delicious and quick to make. You can use your favorite fruit, fresh or canned. Pie fillings or puddings are good too. Be daring and try what sounds good to you.
Crepe Recipe: In a blender or food processor put 3 large eggs, 2/3 cup milk, 2/3 cup water, 1/4 tsp salt, 3 TBSP melted butter and 1 cup flour. beat for 30 seconds.
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| The first meal of Palm Sunday. |
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| which was the only meal on Palm Sunday. |
If you have something good to share no matter how small it seems please "pass it on". It's the simple little pleasures that can mean so much. Thank you all so much for caring.
