Monthly Archives: August 2020

Back to the cornfield…

Posted on August 30, 2020 by dep31

I went back to my tomato-farmer-in-the-cornfield acquaintance to pick up a box of plums. Same farm next to where we got lost and chased by the guy with the shotgun? Thought you’d enjoy the text conversation:

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For the love of tomatoes…!

Posted on August 28, 2020 by dep31

Being a homesteader granola-type homeschool mom does come with its moments.  This evening, for example, we inadvertently reenacted Frodo’s scene from the Fellowship of the Ring, where he’s lost in Farmer Maggot’s cornfield, being chased by an irate farmer as … Continue reading →

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Goat Eggs

Posted on August 26, 2020 by dep31

I planted watermelons with trepidation this spring.  I’ve not had good luck growing watermelons in the past; either I picked them too early, or the bugs got ’em.  This year, I saw starts advertised by a local grower, and I decided … Continue reading →

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Grape Harvest

Posted on August 25, 2020 by dep31

Our table grapes are ripe! I don’t know what variety these are; we inherited them when we bought our house. But they’re super sweet and delicious. I can’t believe how vigorous the vines  are. These were pruned last winter, in … Continue reading →

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School Starts Today

Posted on August 24, 2020 by dep31

I’m ready… on paper.  I’d really prefer to have another week of summer vacation… but when the Moose and Junior both asked if we could start school a week early, what was I supposed to say?  “No, I’m sorry, it’s … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Stuffed Peppers

Posted on August 23, 2020 by dep31

Somebody posted a picture and a recipe for bell pepper rings with omelet ingredients in them on my Facebook feed.  They looked quite tasty, and I was inspired. My garden is actually producing bell peppers right now.  Not as fast … Continue reading →

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Score!

Posted on August 22, 2020 by dep31

I’m a believer in yard sales. Even itty bitty yard sales can yield treasures! Happily, we are seeing the return of yard sales finally, and I scored a $10 dehydrator today! A bit dusty, but it works! … brand new, … Continue reading →

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Parenting Win, or Sourdough Starter Adventures

Posted on August 20, 2020 by dep31

My teenage son opened the fridge and exclaimed, “The sourdough starter got spilled all down the back of the shelves!” It was gross. Be glad there’s no pictures. Something like a pint of fermented flour and water had coated the … Continue reading →

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Parenting Ambiguity

Posted on August 19, 2020 by dep31

A couple nights ago, I was folding laundry and wondering which child had a radio going loud enough that I could hear it over the washing machine.  Upon investigation, I discovered that the noise was coming from up the hill, … Continue reading →

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Asian Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

Posted on August 18, 2020 by dep31

… also known as, hey, look what I found in the garden, and I’m in the mood for something peanutty. First, the sauce. Now, don’t ask me for a real specific recipe for the sauce. I have only a foggy … Continue reading →

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