I got seed 'taters in the mail (Thanks Tammy!) and have more than enough, I can share! Woo hoo! I've noticed the stores are putting out their seed already for this year. Ooooh I can't wait!
We got at least 6" of snow this past week, and more coming tonight. Lord knows we need the moisture, but I'm tired of the cold temps!
It has been an interesting couple of weeks here....people out sick with the flu at work made for some very long days at work....everyday for almost a week my schedule changed. I was grateful for an extra day off this week to re-coup and rest, so hopefully *I* don't get sick as well!
Jared and Chandra's checks came, so we priority mailed them. The tracking number says they were delivered, but they don't have them. After some phone calls, and a visit from the mail carrier, it's been deemed someone stole them. Sigh. If criminals took the time and effort at actually doing some honest work, they might get somewhere. Grrrr...it's a pet peeve of mine!
Kyle has decided to switch from summer classes to fall classes. Ok, I make phone calls for him to see what is needed to get that done. Now he's thinking of switching schools; AND his major. I want him to do what he would like, but it's hard for me to help with him having limited phone time(s) trying to keep up with his ever-changing mind! ;)
I was watching something the other day and heard a new term: Freegan (I think I spelled it right). Basically people dumpster dive or get stuff for free, and they are quite happy to live that way. I'm scratching my head, wondering why can't they simply grow some of their own food instead of totally depending on the throwaway stuff?
They wash and soak the fruits and veggies in a *bleach* solution so it's "safe" to eat. Ummmmm, yeah. I am wondering how many have gut issues due to the bleach, and no milk and little cheese in a daily diet for years can not be good.
I guess to each their own, but anytime I see people who have house plants growing, but no food it makes me want to educate them on getting some lettuce or spinach or onions in a pot and grow even a little bit of their food. Food is security.....for me more so than money. I can't eat money, but I can grow and eat food!
Someone asked me the other day what I grow. In a nutshell: milk, meat, eggs, fruit, and loads of veggies. I had a job interview and the lady asked me: "what do you do with all that milk?!" People forget what milk makes.....take a gander in the dairy section, ALL that can be made, and many items aren't that hard to make.
Some things take longer to make (slower foods that take aging, like some cheeses) and some can be ready in an afternoon with some work (cottage cheese, Queso Blanco cheese, Mozzarella, whipped cream and butter for example) and some within 24 hours (sour cream, cream cheese).
I didn't say it was easy, it's all hard work and takes some planning and time. But the rewards are pretty tasty!! :)
Janene, you tell 'em. I don't have much in the way of meat, eggs, or dairy but vegetables I have. I'm thinking about making some kraut this year. I have gallon glass pickle jars that I think these jars would be great for making kraut and fermented pickles, what do you think?
ReplyDeleteWe got about 9 inches of snow here with a 50% chance for more tomorrow (Monday). Two days of no school is enough for me. I am hoping the grandson will be back in school this Monday.
Have a great day dreaming about spring.