Authentic African Black Soap
I was given a jug of Authentic African Black Soap for Christmas. Gentle and fairly sourced, it is supposed to be the best for washing everything. I have been excitedly waiting for the McFarlanes to bring it to me from California. I haven't washed anything, saving...
Playing With Sharp Objects
Cliff and Donovan came over yesterday and helped me set up a throwing axe target in the back yard. Andy had loaded a huge Ponderosa round in the bed of my truck. We took down a set of poles that was in the way and backed the truck in as close as we could before...
A December Foray
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Good Afternoon
12/13/25 2:00 60F (15.5C) Calm, clear and sunny It was a beautiful sunny Saturday, quite warm for December, so Amy, Walter and I set aside our chores and went for a walk. We ended up down at Wy'East Winery. Amy had a glass of red and I had a glass of pink. Walter had...
Good Afternoon
12/9/25 1:30 48f (8.8C) Steady rain, no wind. ...
Good Morning
9/12/26 7:00 50F (10C) AQI 20 Overcast, no wind. Rain is predicted for later in the day. Amy left clothes hanging on the line last night; there is no dew this morning, so they may still be dry. The jays are squabbling. Their raucous squawks drown out the cheeps...
Good Morning
9/11/26 7:15 52F (11C) AQI 26 The sun is up and the sky is pilled with clouds. Birch leaves flutter in the breeze. Last night the coyotes were singing. This morning the birds have taken up the chorus. Walter stands at the gate like a sentry demanding a...
Good Morning
9/10/26 8:00 60F (15.5C) AQI 21 The sun has topped the ridge, there is a slight breeze and a few mares tails are reaching across an otherwise clear sky. Walter is barking at the orchard workers. Strands of spider silk flash silver in the morning sunlight....
Good Morning
9/9/26 6:30 48F (8.8C) AQI 26 Clear, blue sky, heavy dew, no wind. Six pumpkins harvested a day more than that ripening on the vine. Still flowering but the vines are going pale. I opened a fresh tin of cardamom tea today. Good morning! ...
Good Morning
9/8/26 6:00 46F (7.7C) AQI 20 Clear with a faint breeze rising. A waning fingernail moon hangs in a clear blue sky to the east, with Jupiter dangling beneath. The approach of daylight paints the eastern horizon lavender. Orchard sprayers are whining. Walter...
Rusty Brogue
I recently discovered Shanky’s Whip. A dark, sweet liqueur, somewhat analogous to Drambuie, Shanky’s Whip is a mixture of Irish whiskey, vanilla, caramel, and other ingredients. I have been mixing equal parts of Tullamore Dew and Shanky’s...
Mountain Man Breakfast
Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast The Mountain Man Breakfast is a popular Dutch oven recipe which has been around in one form or another for years. If you need to feed a hearty breakfast to a crowd, this is good one. I used a variation from Gary House I found on...
Dutch Oven Rhubarb Cobbler
Dutch Oven Rhubarb Cobbler Spring hasn’t officially arrived until the rhubarb is up. One morning a few leaves poke through the frost covered mulch; by the end of the week, giant rosettes of primordial leaves on bright red stalks cover that corner of the garden....
Tequila Eggs
Tequila Eggs Like Scotch Eggs but I used chorizo mixed with cilantro, dried tomatoes, diced green chilis, and diced jalapenos for the sausage and crushed tortilla chips and roasted chilis for the crust. cook...
Lemon Chicken Soup
Lemon Chicken Soup Lemon Chicken Soup This variation of chicken soup relies upon lemon and a stick of cinammon to give Grandma's old standby a Middle Eastern twist. 3 pounds boneless, skinned chicken tits 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup +/- water1 onion - I...
