They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit.
Fair week is fast approaching. Last Thursday, the 31st, we finished up our stock making process. Monday we roasted the carcasses with carrots, celery and onion. Then added water with a dash of vinegar and some salt, and set it to simmering. We kept an eye on it for a couple of days, topping it… Continue reading Duck Stock
Mommy and Evie were fully engaged in Swiss Kids Kamp. I wish I had some pictures of it, but I wasn't there and they were both pretty busy the whole time. Swiss Kids Kamp is an annual kids camp held at the Swiss Sportsman's Club in Bonney Lake, where kids can stay for a week… Continue reading Sunday and Monday Fun
Tried an experiment yesterday with our leftover prosciutto bone. It has been sitting on the top shelf of the refrigerator for the last couple of weeks, and as you can see from the picture, it is DRY! In the book "Salumi" the author suggests using the bone of the prosciutto as seasoning for soup, so… Continue reading Lamb Bone Soup
Yesterday Mommy woke up with a fever and aches and chills. You know, the whole flu-like viral syndrome. Same thing Evie had earlier in the week. We had plans to get the turkey stock from Thanksgiving canned, as well as put the last of the carrots in the freezer, but Mommy was not feeling up… Continue reading Last of the Carrots
Little Farm in the Big City 