franksgirl

This week I have been freezing strawberries from our patch. Started about 4 years ago with 3 plants and this year we have harvested over 4 gallons so far!

It is working great! We are starting a second container. 

We are experimenting with something called deep watering the eggs. Use pickling lime and distilled water, plus fresh unwashed eggs. We have had them on the shelf for 2 months and they are fresh as new. 

I have frozen some.  Made tons of noodles.  Gave them away.  I think people are starting to avoid me,  like zucchini season! 

Help! My layers are producing faster than I can use or sell! I have made tons of noodles, eaten eggs until I am cackling and I think I heard my hubby crow this morning! We don't have a big enough connection to sell, and are getting g over run. Any suggestions?

Today's game plan was to can beef stew. I have canned chicken for years but this is my first try at stew. 7/7 sealed. We will see how it tastes. 

We have been canning chicken.  I don't like the news I am hearing about the bird flu, and what they are doing to combat it.  Trying to get myself ready for what is coming next. 

I have been absent for many years,  doing the living thing.  Now I have returned with a renewed fervor for preparedness.  Oh,  this world! I am looking for tips,  ideas,  encouragement.  I cannot wait to reconnect with like minded hearts here.  

My nephew, Lt. Cmmdr. Matthew Foster with the U.S. Navy will be shipping to Iraq in May. Please remember Matt and his wife, Lisa and their children, Mattison and Garrett. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much Nana for the great info . . . you are a doll! I appreciate you . . . .