Now that it’s well into apple season, I have been looking for this recipe again. It is a surprising one, full of intense flavor and satisfying crunch, and rich in an unusual way. My mouth waters at the memory and we will be eating it again soon. Our apples are small and bumpy this year–that […]
Garden
First Frost and Autumn Thoughts
For a few days now we’ve been busily squirreling away garden goodies. Although the various weather forecasts disagreed, the predicted temperatures were cool enough that we, in a valley, expected frost last night. And, yes, we got it. The garden was mostly covered with tarps and sheets, and it will be a few hours before […]
August Wrap Up: Puppy, Raspberries to Give Away, Timers for Effectiveness
In our lives this month… So, here we are at the end of another month full of sunshine, rain, fun, and work. August’s highlight was our new puppy, the sweetest little fellow with such soft ears and a great desire to please…most of the time. He is difficult to photograph, though. In our homeschool … […]