Mud, Mud, Go Away!

I don't think the carrots, collards, peas or spinach are going to make it.
I think that they drowned.
After days upon days of rain, I can only see mud.
I think I will try again, while it is still cool.
I have never had luck with the early spring stuff, or the fall stuff, and for some reason I thought this year would be different.

Himself, informed me that the tiller is still broken, and I am hoping that he works on it this weekend so we can get the bigger stuff in the ground.

Hopefully, I won't slip and fall in the mud as I go into the bee hives tomorrow!

Mud, Mud, Go Away!

These Will Make Ya Fat, But You'll Enjoy Every Bit of Em'!

An Old Friend; Dorsey Marshall was the Pastor of a church I once attended. Dorsey is a great speaker, and motivator. His sermons can bring a tear to your eye, or have you rolling on the floor with laughter, but always have everyone in the room reflect on the Gods Love and how important God is in your life.

However, Dorsey has been known to be long winded on occasion, but he would often make it up to those who regularly attended a wonderful treat of an invitation to dinner at his and his lovely family's home.

Not only can Dorsey make you cry during his orations but he is one of the best cooks that I know, and I'm sure his wonderful culinary creations have brought many to tears they are sooo delicious.

He has been making contributions on Facebook and offering a Bi-Weekly Article in his Notes called the 'Success Minute'. These little nuggets of truth and motivation are always a word in time and I enjoy them.
However, when Dorsey posted a pie recipe last week I asked him if he would consider writing his recipes on a regular basis...he never answered, but low and behold the following recipe was up on Facebook this morning.

Thanks Dorsey, I can't wait to try the recipe this Sunday. Billy's sister is coming with her husband and children, this will be a recipe they will all enjoy!
Happy Easter!

DORSEY'S SLIPPERY DUMPLINGS

This is a recipe I have used that was created by my Mother when I was a kid. We had Chicken & Dumplings for every Sunday Dinner. I like to use a fresh "old hen" for the best broth.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Cups All-purpose Flour
• 2 T. Crisco Shortening
• 1 t. Salt
• 1/2 Cup Hot Tap Water

DIRECTIONS:
1. Blend flour, salt & shortening until the mix looks "mealy"
2. Slowly add water and mix until dough forms a soft ball. (I use a food processor)
3. Empty onto a well-floured board and roll out until about 1/8 inch thick. Sprinkle flour over strips to prevent sticking. Then, cut into 2-inch strips and cut again into 2-inch squares
4. Drop squares into hot boiling broth and cover and cook about 15 minutes on top stove or 30 minutes in 350 degree oven. Broth should make nice smooth gravy. These dumplings are great for chicken, beef and pork chops
5. This recipe will feed about 4 people, unless they are real “dumpling-maniacs” like me. ENJOY!!!!

It Was a Blustery Day in Poohville Today!!

Today was a beautiful day! What a wonderful time we had as a family.

We sat together as a family and shared a meal that I learned every step of from my Grandmother who is now passed.

My Grandaddy ate more than I've seen him eat in a long time. He's 94 and always says he's not hungry, but he ate today.

On the menu was Ham, Home Made Macaroni and Cheese with extra sharp cheddar, Cole Slaw, and Collard Greens that were cooked with some Ham bits, garlic, onions and a bit of red pepper.

Last but not least were the biscuits.

My Aunt, my deceased mothers sister was here too. I love seeing her.

Her mannerisms, some of her voice fluctuations and her beauty remind me of my mom, and I feel I get glimpses of her, here and there.

Funny how it is those bittersweet things, that bring us the most joy, yet make us feel so hopeless and helpless.

On this day of our Risen Lord, I enjoyed and am thankful for spending time with my family who is still here and who isn't.

What does the title have to do with this story? Not much, I thought when I titled it, I would talk about the constant wind and blue skys at my Granddads, but I got led in an other direction.

But it was really windy at Grandaddy's and pretty chilly.

I Finally Get to Dig!!!

Sunday was such a glorious day, and with all of my energy being focused on the City Council Elections I have been mourning the loss of my time that I so easily could have spent in the garden.
Yet, with Sunday's glory, I made up for lost time; and boy am I sore!

The kitchen garden bed is weeded and hoed, and ready for seeds.
One my readers was so | Direct Links | Movies world | Software world | Download PC Games | Mediafire Links | Celebrity Picturesthoughtful she sent me an express mail package filled with open pollenated seeds. I cant' wait to get in them and see what's there!

My Bee's arrive on the 11th, and I hope to have Himself's Troy Built Horse over here by then to turn this earth so we can get busy!

Thank you sooooo much for the seeds!

I'll keep you posted on what kind they are and what their progress is.

Toodles!

I'm calling it a night...

One Day Till Spring Yippee!

This was written in an email to me this morning.

Yes spring is here and all us who love the warmth and sunshine are rejoicing.

I have been busy campaigning for office. I am running for a Council Seat in our town and this campaign is consuming huge blocks of my time.

I am hoping that I will get the garden tilled and ready for planting in the next week. I know, I know it should have already been done, but it's not. However, I do have a new plot to work, and am very excited as it is twice as large with twice as much sunshine!!!

Now I will be able to dedicate the garden right outside my back door to herbs, and the much larger plot to real veggies!

Oh Joy!!!

Happy Spring Everyone!

Spring Fever Hits the Slackers

Friday morning was so warm and sunny, I looked forward to a wonderful day. It exceeded all expectations!
Hubby went downstairs and got us a cup of coffee and when he came back up he said that #1 Son was in the backyard.
I asked what #1 was doing and he said he had a hoe in his hand was cleaning the sod overgrowth off of the brick path! What?
I asked him if he said anything to him and hubby replied 'Good Morning'. He said he didn't want to rock the boat.
I agreed and relished in the thought of someone else actually working in the back yard.

A few minutes later I was dressed and went down stairs and #1 announced that he was going to build a new arbor for the wisteria vine that has eaten the shed and demolished the old arbor.
I quickly replied, "Okay, do you need me to do anything"? He said he didn't he just wanted to hang out and play in the dirt.
I think he must have fallen and bumped his head!
Soon after his sister woke up and joined him in building the arbor. They trimmed limbs from the cedar tree to use in their construction of the arbor, and it has turned out to be quite sturdy.
This is their first attempt at cooperatively building anything, and while it is certainly not perfect, I am so happy with the thought and the attempt.
I love the crude twig furniture style, and I think that the arbor will look beautiful when everything starts greening and the wisteria comes into bloom.