It brought the smell of fresh brewed coffee as I was waking up, the cool morning with beautiful blue sky and of course fluffy white clouds. Clouds just to make sure it could rain if so desired. Then it was time to think what will be Sunday Dinner. After checking the freezer to see what kinds of meat were there I was shell shocked! One Black Forest Ham, two packages of maple sausage and one pack of side pork. Where's the beef and chicken? I have been so busy with the garden everything else disappeared. Well we won't starve with suggesting Scalloped Potatoes and Ham we are all systems go. I will worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.
Off to the garden once breakfast, checking the news, emails and FB with one more cup of coffee was gone. Slow, lazy start today. We had to dig one hill of potatoes, pull some carrots and a few onions. Also cut the kale for the freezer and a little to go with dinner. As long as I had to be in the kitchen I might as well make lentil soup too. Unfortunately Mr.B. wanted to help. I thought he can slice potatoes,carrots, onions and ham for the scalloped potatoes, right? I gave him the baking dish and said...............enough to be half full. He said...........there, how's that? Holy potatoes! I now have enough to feed most of Clara, plus a 1/2 gallon of milk for the sauce! Lesson learned, never turn my back on him while in the kitchen.
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For every weed we pulled our garden has made it
worth every "oh my back pain". |
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Tender young kale and to the left another round
of Rainbow Swiss Chard coming on. |
Off he went saying, if your sure there is nothing else I can do to help. I couldn't be more sure! While the water was coming to a boil for blanching the kale I started the lentil soup. One onion and carrots chopped and sauteed in butter, once tender I added the washed lentils, 2 TBSP of ham base and 1 qt of water. Simmer until lentils are tender and start to thicken the soup. Salt and pepper to taste. I was day dreaming about the outdoor wood fired oven. Wouldn't some crusty bread be good tonight? I'm sure it will take me many test recipes and misfires before I can master baking in it.
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When I mention ham, beef or chicken base flavoring
this is the brand I use. |
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| Dinner for two with plenty for the freezer (free meals). |
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| Smokey enjoying fresh garden carrots, he refuses the greens. |
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Gracie is such a lady, she nibbles little bites.
For their contribution to the garden they have a
row of carrots all to themselves. |
That is what the day brought and the end will bring a campfire for two and maybe some good star gazing, if we can stay awake until the stars come out. Doubtful.
