What's on your mind?

[GodDoesListen55]

I am so tired, this is gonna be a long day!

 

[Sophrosyne]

Cleaning and hosting a game night at my place tonight

Ingenious!..... hosting a cleaning game at your house

 

[Sophrosyne]

I am so tired, this is gonna be a long day!

Just be glad you aren't a seamstress..... then you would be sew tired after a long day.

 

[public hermit]

@public hermit

Are you growing chives? I started a batch of blossom vinegar. It’s a nice way to enjoy the flavor throughout the year and yields a lovely hue.

No, although, I should since they are perennial. You will have to tell us how the blossom vinegar turns out.

I did finally finish planting: squash (summer straight neck, zucchini, butternut, and patty-pan), green beans (bush), tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes (volunteers), watermelon, and cantaloupe. I hated missing the spring garden because I love lettuce, onions, spinach, and collards. I will try to plant some collards in August for fall. If I can get my weeding done in the morning, I'll snap a picture and post it.

 

[GodAndChocolateVanilla]

I'm going to the beach today with my Dad and Mom.

 

[angelsaroundme]

 

[Sophrosyne]

I'm going to the beach today with my Dad and Mom.

Is someone that is plastic, round, and inflatable that goes to a dance at the beach a beach ball going to a beach ball?

 

[Multifavs]

I'm gonna try making some types of remixes I've never done before. I don't know if they'll turn out very good, but I can always try.

 

[Saucy]

I'm gonna try making some types of remixes I've never done before. I don't know if they'll turn out very good, but I can always try.

I'm sure it will be great!

 

[bèlla]

No, although, I should since they are perennial. You will have to tell us how the blossom vinegar turns out.

Absolutely! And dry some too. This is their only season as you know. I expect the vinegar will turn out well. I bottled the apple cider (3.5 quarts) and pear (1.5 quarts) the other day. Remember to save your strawberry tops (vinegar) and pineapple rind (vinegar and tepache). They can be reused.

I did finally finish planting: squash (summer straight neck, zucchini, butternut, and patty-pan), green beans (bush), tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes (volunteers), watermelon, and cantaloupe. I hated missing the spring garden because I love lettuce, onions, spinach, and collards. I will try to plant some collards in August for fall. If I can get my weeding done in the morning, I'll snap a picture and post it.

You’ve been busy! Yes, I know you love your greens. Given the weather you may have time. Everything is behind. Get them in and see what happens.

I’ve been working throughout the day. I have a summer immunity broth in the Instant Pot, I bottled the meyer lemon and blood orange liqueurs, and I have 2 gallons of kombucha to process for the second fermentation. The pear brandy and Cointreau copycat will be ready in a few days.

I have canning to do as well. I need to make marmalade (3 varieties), pressure can a few meals, and something with the rhubarb. I’d like to dry a batch for tea and have a powder too in addition to the usual options.

 

[public hermit]

Absolutely! And dry some too. This is their only season as you know. I expect the vinegar will turn out well. I bottled the apple cider (3.5 quarts) and pear (1.5 quarts) the other day. Remember to save your strawberry tops (vinegar) and pineapple rind (vinegar and tepache). They can be reused.



You’ve been busy! Yes, I know you love your greens. Given the weather you may have time. Everything is behind. Get them in and see what happens.

I’ve been working throughout the day. I have a summer immunity broth in the Instant Pot, I bottled the meyer lemon and blood orange liqueurs, and I have 2 gallons of kombucha to process for the second fermentation. The pear brandy and Cointreau copycat will be ready in a few days.

I have canning to do as well. I need to make marmalade (3 varieties), pressure can a few meals, and something with the rhubarb. I’d like to dry a batch for tea and have a powder too in addition to the usual options.

Wow, you're on it. I'm not surprised, just feeling less productive all the sudden lol.

What does summer immunity broth entail?

 

[public hermit]

have canning to do as well. I need to make marmalade (3 varieties), pressure can a few meals, and something with the rhubarb.

Are you using water bath or pressure cooker?

 

[public hermit]

I just put a bowl of water out for a lizard that won't go out the door. It's an older one, fat with half a tail. At this point, you would think it would recognize an open door. I don't know what to feed it. Eat flies, bud.

 

[MehGuy]

This Memorial Day weekend is going by really fast. Drank a lot throughout it... my mind feels tired and fuzzy right now. Pretty much just drank... played video games... got tired... took a nap and rinsed and repeated...

Ever since I lost my faith it's been hard to feel things and being drunk is really the only times, I feel emotional. That's not a good thing by any means. Especially when alcoholism has an ugly history with my family. I don't really consider myself an alcoholic, but I probably do need to start cutting back. Especially considering I'm not in my 20s anymore.

 

[bèlla]

Wow, you're on it. I'm not surprised, just feeling less productive all the sudden lol.

What does summer immunity broth entail?

Nonsense! You’ve been busy as well. I’m finding my rhythm once more after a prepping sprint. Slowing down feels good.

As for the broth, this one is lighter. I used a chicken carcass with herbs, ginger, chives, etc. I plan to freeze it. You can use it for homemade ramen or a light soup if under the weather. I use a combination of food and natural remedies for most ailments.

Are you using water bath or pressure cooker?

I use several methods: water bath, pressure canner (for meats), dehydrator, freeze dryer, fermentation and freezing.

I like to take an item and preserve it different ways. It reduces your time in the kitchen and expands the pantry. Rhubarb is in season. I mentioned drying some for tea (dehydrator), making a powder (freeze dryer), jam and syrup (water bath), vinegar (fermentation), liqueur, and freezing for later use.

That’s preferable to having a cupboard full of jam. I make my own tea blends now. That’s why I made the lilac sugar and a lavender batch. Preparedness goes beyond beans and rice. It’s the niceties most forget.

I haven’t started the cheese yet. It needs time to age. Next month is my cut off. I found a nice press and have a dedicated cave (2x). We’re doing country wines too.

 

[Saucy]

I'm going to leave CF for a bit. Please send me a PM if you want to keep in touch with me. God bless you all.

 

[GodDoesListen55]

Just be glad you aren't a seamstress..... then you would be sew tired after a long day.

Wow, you got jokes, good for you!

 

[GodAndChocolateVanilla]

Good morning everyone!

 

[public hermit]

Good morning everyone!

How was the beach?

 

[GodAndChocolateVanilla]

How was the beach?

It was nice! A lot of people were there.