Memories of Children’s Books As a child, I remember certain children’s book quite vividly. They stoked my imagination and I still love reading them to this day. Two books I specifically remember are Dorie and the Witchdoctor and The Country Bunny and the Little Golden Shoes. I always wished I had shoes that could make…
Spring It’s the beginning of May and spring seems to be taking it’s time blossoming. I was rather spoiled this winter in SW Minnesota with its abnormally warm temperatures and lack of snow. Since winter was warm for this part of the country, I thought spring may be dry and hot. Well, so far it…
What is Rhubarb? Rhubarb is a perennial which means it comes up every year. Its stalks are sour, crunchy, and juicy which make delicious jams, desserts, drinks and wines, and can even be used in savory dishes. It is considered a fruit by the FDA but in reality, it is a vegetable. Rhubarb pops it’s…
May is Here! May has arrived. Fruit trees blossom, flowers bloom, the grass turns green, and the start of new season begins. It’s a beautiful month full of beauty and new life. What better time to celebrate the Blessed Mother and crown her as Queen of Heaven and Earth. The month of Mary and May…
How Golfing Started Here Recently my two youngest boys were invited to play golf with their cousins. We have never played golf in our household but decided to try since there is a program that allows kids to play without the heavy money burden. Youth on Course There is a program called Youth on Course….
Beginning Spring Planting in Minnesota It’s Spring! Time to start planting in Minnesota. It used to be you would plant potatoes on Good Friday. The last years it has been too cold to put anything in the ground. The farmers are out planting their fields and I feel a bit behind since I do not…
My Sourdough Journey I have been making sourdough for about three years and am still learning and experimenting. I am by no means an expert but find sourdough therapeutic. I’ve tried stiff starter vs. regular starter, high hydration, and many other recipes that use sourdough starter. Open Bake Vs. Dutch Oven So this time I…
