Food

homemade treats – nothing is too good for my puppies!

homemade treats – nothing is too good for my puppies!

I found a recipe for dog treats that I'm going to try this weekend. It calls for wheat flour and I didn't have that -- but it sounds easy: INGREDIENTS:2/3 c pumpkin puree2 large eggs1/3 c natural chunky peanut butter2 1/2 c whole wheat flour INSTRUCTIONS:Preheat over...

to chicken or not to chicken?

to chicken or not to chicken?

I'm still reading about chickens... the laying kind. Egg colors and which bird lays the most eggs. From what I understand, the Rhode Island Red is a top producer of brown eggs (along with the Golden Comet) -- and White Leghorns are the best producer of white eggs. How...

it’s time to add chickens to my barndo life

it’s time to add chickens to my barndo life

As I placed my grocery order for pickup today, I was shocked to see that a dozen eggs now cost around 32 cents each. Two cartons of 18 eggs set me back $11.44. I can either get a second job or raise laying hens. Y'all think I'm joking but I'm seriously considering it....

made from (almost) scratch chicken pot pie

made from (almost) scratch chicken pot pie

Facebook is good for something... not much... just an occasional useful tidbit. Like this recipe for chicken pot pie for example: Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced garlic (I used less and it was still a bit much) 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup potatoes diced 1/2 cup sliced...

ralph and the bermuda triangle

ralph and the bermuda triangle

The new barndo driveway was completed yesterday. The old driveway crossed over property owned by the seller's Dad who didn't want to part with it. He wanted to keep the land so badly it took THREE surveys to get it right and that's the sole reason for the delay to...

outside is better than inside

outside is better than inside

I didn't decide to buy this place because I'm in love with the inside. I wanted it because of the location and what's outside... Taking a stroll with Mr. Pesky after yard detail, we found a deer stand located near the edge of the woods behind the house. I'm not sure...

sometimes it’s the things you worry about that aren’t so bad

sometimes it’s the things you worry about that aren’t so bad

My recent home inspection contained a couple items that required an electrician. My past experiences with electricians weren't horrible... just incredibly expensive. Kyle Stuckwisch, owner of Stuckwisch Heating and Air and Ace Hardware here in Seymour, actually called...

one of my favorite summer meals

one of my favorite summer meals

I love filet mignon more than any other food on the planet. A close second would be smash burgers on the Blackstone griddle. Lawrey's seasoned salt and Weber's Cowboy seasoning for the win! I ate my lean burger without a bun and with french fries grilled in the Ninja...

day #2 and no offer yet

day #2 and no offer yet

Not sure if I was expecting something different, but day #2 is over and we've not had an offer yet. Merida and Dharma keep asking when we're moving -- I don't have an answer. Here in the hood, we're eating good during the day while keeping the kitchen clean by cooking...