Another morning in the garden. Dick pulled old bean plants and took down the fence that supported the peas. Doesn't sound like much work but with 22 foot long rows x 4 he worked up a sweat even with cool temperatures. I pulled weeds in two rows of Lima Beans and planned on getting a few more beets to bake. I did get the beets and thought I'd take a peek at the cucumbers hoping they would show promise for pickling by Tuesday or Wednesday. They must have grown over night, I picked enough for 6 pints of dill pickles and 3 big ones for supper. I like to slice the cukes and an onion thin, pour 1/2 cup vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar), 1 cup water,1/4 cup sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Very fresh cuke and onion salad.
I'm again trying a new recipe. Dill Pickles-pick cukes early in the morning,wash and put in cold water and ice for two hours. Bring to boil 3 cups water, 3 cups white vinegar, 4 TBSP canning salt. Also heat lids and rings, never boil them. Cut cukes in halves, chunks,spears or whole and pack in jars with garlic and a dill head or dill fauns in the bottom. pour hot brine over leaving one inch head space, seal with lids and rings. Simmer in water bath for ten min. Remove from water bath putting the jars on a folded towel. Listen to the lids "ping".
We went to Max's Meat Market in Cuba, NY a while back. If you like fresh cut meats, smoked specialty meat, homemade sausages and beef sticks this is the place to go. He also has many varieties of cheese, seafood, bottled sauces, etc. Clean, tidy and Max is always helpful in explaining how to cook meat. Dick picked up some fresh made sausage with garlic and marjoram. It's been in the freezer so tonight's the night. White rice on the side and yes more baked beets. Gotta eat fresh while the garden is in full swing.
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If we would have had spatzles instead of rice this
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April 13th, the date I broke my ankle, surgery, 2 plates and 9 screws put it back together. I have been fearing results would be less than favorable. Six weeks ago I was given the go ahead to start walking without crutches (I was doing it a little). It's tough, every step was painful and trying not to limp was even worse. Now I have little to no limp depending on what I did the day before. Today August 16th, is another "oh my gosh" I did it. We walked my favorite walk up Kirk's Valley and back. About 3 miles, it wasn't fast but I did it! 6 weeks ago pain and limp, now no limp and some pain. I'm good to go and continue pushing to prove it will be 100%. My next goal will be build enough bone mass that it will push the screws out and have them and the plates removed. Strength Training with Presses, Squats and Dead lifts twice a week with the program set up by Crossfit Retribution. Thanks Beau and Angie for the help, weights and bar!
Guess who else has been working hard around Cook'n by the Creek? ♡♡♡♡
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| The girls keep giving us beautiful eggs! |
