Friday, July 20, 2007
Good morning Everyone! It's been a while since I've written, let me explain what's been going on...
My daughter and 2 of my grandchildren came for vacation with us for about the last 3 weeks and some. It was very good to see them but I didn't have any spare moments to write.
I'm so sorry!
I thought that at least I could upload some pictures for you of the things going on in the yard, the pretty roses and the herbs I have growing out there, plus I wanted you to see the way the new trees are really taking root and taking off! Just different things I wanted to show you....but, my camera's broken! I couldn't take pictures of anything. Not even the family. I had to use disposable cameras for the 2 weddings I went to, but I did get 1 picture of the grandkids on a disposable. That was good. ~I need to get a new camera. That should be in about 2-3 weeks. The Lord willing of course. For the meantime, the pictures I can share with you might be from last year, but I'll try to choose some you haven't seen before.*
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IF YOU HAVE A GARDEN AND A LIBRARY, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
-Marcus Tullius Cicero
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A FLEA MARKET OR YARD SALE FIND:
> If you have just bought a piece of antique wicker furniture and notice that it smells of mildew, eliminate the smell by washing the furniture with a solution of one part vinegar and one part water. Use a toothbrush to get the mixture into all the crevices. Use straight vinegar if the problem persists.*
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A RICH MAN IS NOTHING BUT A POOR MAN WITH MONEY. -W.C.Fields
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Harvesting flowers and herbs:
# Gather flowers early in the morning, when the plants are less stressed by heat. (and it seems the bees are still asleep) Use sharp scissors, because dull blades destroy the water-carrying cells. Get the flowers into a bucket of luke warm water immediately.
# Cut herbs while the dew is still on them (if possible), on the morning of what promises to be a hot day. Herbs that have not yet flowered will be richest in essential oils.
# To dry herbs, strip the leaves from the stems and spread the leaves on wire mesh trays in the shade. Stir them once a day for 4 days, then pack in airtight containers.
# To have fresh herb flavor available for soups and sauces all year long, rinse fresh herbs, then puree them in a blender or food processor with a little water or broth. Freeze in ice cube trays, then store the cubes in labeled plastic bags.*
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GARDENING REQUIRES LOTS OF WATER-
MOST OF IT IN THE FORM OF PERSPIRATION. -Lou Erickson
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I'm thinking about doing some canning next year. I don't think it would be too hard to do. I think it would be fun. Back in the day, ladies would make it a habit every year to put up canned goods for winter. To be able to take the best of the best flavors of the season and bring them back out again, in a different season, when those ingredients aren't that easy to come by anymore for awhile. (sure we can buy cans of different things today, but anyway, how 100% sure are we of what we're getting? Seems every time we turn around, something is being recalled. At least we would know exactly what we're serving.) Canning really is a time honored tradition. I feel like doing it for something good that I could teach myself and all my girls.*
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"Crock pot" Tex-Mex Chili
1 lb. Pork Sausage or Beef
2 cloves of Garlic
3-4 tsp. Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1-2 cans red Kidney Beans
1 cup Celery (chopped)
1 cup Onions (chopped)
1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 pound can tomatoes (cut up)
10 oz. can tomatoes with green chilies (Mexican style)
1 cup Tomato Juice or V8 Juice
6 oz. can of Tomato Paste
1/4 tsp Salt
Shredded Cheddar Cheese & Sour Cream (if desired for garnish)
In a skillet, cook meat and garlic until brown. Drain fat. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes longer. Meanwhile, in crock pot, combine beans, celery, onion, green pepper, tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, juice, tomato paste and salt. Stir in the browned meat mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 10-12 hours or on High for 4-5 hours. Ladle chili into bowls and pass the cheese and sour cream for topping!* -enjoy!
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The invention of Post-it Notes:
Everyone knows what Post-it Notes are: They are those great little self-stick note papers. Most people have Post-it Notes. Most people use them. Most people love them.
But Post-it Notes were not a planned product. No one got the idea and then stayed up nights to invent it. A man named Spencer Silver was working at the 3M research laboratories in 1970 trying to find a strong adhesive. Silver developed a new adhesive, but it was even weaker than what 3M had already manufactured. It stuck to objects but could easily be lifted off. It was super weak instead of super strong. No one knew what to do with the stuff , but Silver didn't discard it. Then one church service, four years later, another 3M scientist named Arthur Fry was singing in the church's choir. He used bookmarks to keep his place in the hymnal, but they kept falling out of the book. Remembering Silver's adhesive, Fry used some to coat those markers. Success! With the weak adhesive, the bookmarks stayed in place, yet lifted off without damaging the pages. 3M began distributing Post-it Notes nationwide in 1980- 10 years after Silver developed the super weak adhesive. Today they are one of the most popular office products available.*
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IF GOD WANTS YOU TO HAVE SOMETHING, YOU'RE GONNA GET IT.
EVEN IF THE ODDS ARE STACKED AGAINST YOU!
Have a wonderful day everyone!
Never forget how much our Awesome, Holy God loves you! Blessings!-Missygirl*
My daughter and 2 of my grandchildren came for vacation with us for about the last 3 weeks and some. It was very good to see them but I didn't have any spare moments to write.
I'm so sorry!
I thought that at least I could upload some pictures for you of the things going on in the yard, the pretty roses and the herbs I have growing out there, plus I wanted you to see the way the new trees are really taking root and taking off! Just different things I wanted to show you....but, my camera's broken! I couldn't take pictures of anything. Not even the family. I had to use disposable cameras for the 2 weddings I went to, but I did get 1 picture of the grandkids on a disposable. That was good. ~I need to get a new camera. That should be in about 2-3 weeks. The Lord willing of course. For the meantime, the pictures I can share with you might be from last year, but I'll try to choose some you haven't seen before.*
****************************************
IF YOU HAVE A GARDEN AND A LIBRARY, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
-Marcus Tullius Cicero
*****************************************
A FLEA MARKET OR YARD SALE FIND:
> If you have just bought a piece of antique wicker furniture and notice that it smells of mildew, eliminate the smell by washing the furniture with a solution of one part vinegar and one part water. Use a toothbrush to get the mixture into all the crevices. Use straight vinegar if the problem persists.*
******************************************
A RICH MAN IS NOTHING BUT A POOR MAN WITH MONEY. -W.C.Fields
**********************************************
Harvesting flowers and herbs:
# Gather flowers early in the morning, when the plants are less stressed by heat. (and it seems the bees are still asleep) Use sharp scissors, because dull blades destroy the water-carrying cells. Get the flowers into a bucket of luke warm water immediately.
# Cut herbs while the dew is still on them (if possible), on the morning of what promises to be a hot day. Herbs that have not yet flowered will be richest in essential oils.
# To dry herbs, strip the leaves from the stems and spread the leaves on wire mesh trays in the shade. Stir them once a day for 4 days, then pack in airtight containers.
# To have fresh herb flavor available for soups and sauces all year long, rinse fresh herbs, then puree them in a blender or food processor with a little water or broth. Freeze in ice cube trays, then store the cubes in labeled plastic bags.*
*****************************************
GARDENING REQUIRES LOTS OF WATER-
MOST OF IT IN THE FORM OF PERSPIRATION. -Lou Erickson
*****************************************
I'm thinking about doing some canning next year. I don't think it would be too hard to do. I think it would be fun. Back in the day, ladies would make it a habit every year to put up canned goods for winter. To be able to take the best of the best flavors of the season and bring them back out again, in a different season, when those ingredients aren't that easy to come by anymore for awhile. (sure we can buy cans of different things today, but anyway, how 100% sure are we of what we're getting? Seems every time we turn around, something is being recalled. At least we would know exactly what we're serving.) Canning really is a time honored tradition. I feel like doing it for something good that I could teach myself and all my girls.*
***************************************
"Crock pot" Tex-Mex Chili
1 lb. Pork Sausage or Beef
2 cloves of Garlic
3-4 tsp. Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1-2 cans red Kidney Beans
1 cup Celery (chopped)
1 cup Onions (chopped)
1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 pound can tomatoes (cut up)
10 oz. can tomatoes with green chilies (Mexican style)
1 cup Tomato Juice or V8 Juice
6 oz. can of Tomato Paste
1/4 tsp Salt
Shredded Cheddar Cheese & Sour Cream (if desired for garnish)
In a skillet, cook meat and garlic until brown. Drain fat. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes longer. Meanwhile, in crock pot, combine beans, celery, onion, green pepper, tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, juice, tomato paste and salt. Stir in the browned meat mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 10-12 hours or on High for 4-5 hours. Ladle chili into bowls and pass the cheese and sour cream for topping!* -enjoy!
*******************************
The invention of Post-it Notes:
Everyone knows what Post-it Notes are: They are those great little self-stick note papers. Most people have Post-it Notes. Most people use them. Most people love them.
But Post-it Notes were not a planned product. No one got the idea and then stayed up nights to invent it. A man named Spencer Silver was working at the 3M research laboratories in 1970 trying to find a strong adhesive. Silver developed a new adhesive, but it was even weaker than what 3M had already manufactured. It stuck to objects but could easily be lifted off. It was super weak instead of super strong. No one knew what to do with the stuff , but Silver didn't discard it. Then one church service, four years later, another 3M scientist named Arthur Fry was singing in the church's choir. He used bookmarks to keep his place in the hymnal, but they kept falling out of the book. Remembering Silver's adhesive, Fry used some to coat those markers. Success! With the weak adhesive, the bookmarks stayed in place, yet lifted off without damaging the pages. 3M began distributing Post-it Notes nationwide in 1980- 10 years after Silver developed the super weak adhesive. Today they are one of the most popular office products available.*
****************************
IF GOD WANTS YOU TO HAVE SOMETHING, YOU'RE GONNA GET IT.
EVEN IF THE ODDS ARE STACKED AGAINST YOU!
Have a wonderful day everyone!
Never forget how much our Awesome, Holy God loves you! Blessings!-Missygirl*
# posted by Missygirl : 8:50 AM
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