Monthly Archives: August 2009

Pink and Blue Quilt

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Angela

The other night I stayed up ridiculously late finishing a little scrap quilt, and I really paid for it the next day! Of course, the children decided to wake up almost two hours earlier than normal the next morning!  I … Continue reading →

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Peaches, Preserved

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Angela

Peach-Brandy Jam = 18 -  1/2 pints Peaches in Light Syrup = 12 Quarts Peach Honey (a delicious, thrifty, vegan honey substitute) = 6 1/2 pints Peach Honey Butter on Applesauce cake (with peach jam between the layers.) – 1 … Continue reading →

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Penelope’s Garden

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Angela

Another day’s harvest at Penelope’s Garden.  Fourteen pounds of beautiful organic produce picked and delivered to Birch Community Services! The girls were excellent green bean harvesters.  Little Hen and I may have snacked on a few while we picked. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Community, Farming/Gardening, Giving, Locally grown | 5 Comments

Marionberry Liqueur

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Angela

We like to make an assortment of flavored liqueurs to enjoy on cold winter evenings (and to give as gifts).  The list includes apricot or peach brandy, lemoncello, elderflower cordial, raspberry cordial (alcoholic, and non-), and cherry brandy (which makes … Continue reading →

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Books to buy, books to borrow

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Angela

We made another trip to our favorite local bookstore, Powell’s.   It’s on the way home from church, and so very hard to pass it by without stopping in.  Every visit I am tempted to spend a ridiculous amount of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Reading, Learning, Locally grown | 6 Comments

Yardwork is hardwork

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Angela

This weekend was the first weekend in months that the weather hasn’t been horrendously hot or rainy, and we haven’t had other obligations (weddings, visitors, birthday parties, etc), so despite the fact that the two younger children were sick, we … Continue reading →

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Onion Biscuit Recipe

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Angela

Here’s my mother’s super simple recipe for onion biscuits.  They go perfectly with roast chicken, or a bean soup, and the girls love to help make (and eat) them -  a great way to occupy the children with something purposeful … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken Dinner

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Angela

Cooler weather this weekend means  a chance to make a family favorite – roast chicken.  Here’s my recipe – Larksong’s Roast Chicken with Shallots 1 chicken, washed and patted dry with paper towels left to stand at room temp for … Continue reading →

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Day hike

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Angela

Some pictures from our nature hike at Mt. Tabor Park (which is fast becoming our favorite day hike – right in the middle of the city, great hills, great hiking, lots of nature to examine and exlpore!).   Check out those … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Nature Table, Outings | 5 Comments

Kelty

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Angela

We were recently, unexpectedly, blessed to be able to trade a family friend some homemade jam and brownies for a Kelty his son had outgrown.  Best barter we’ve ever made, if you ask me! I love my Ergo and use … Continue reading →

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