Congratulations are in order for Rymal, who recently took possession of a new apartment. Sending good wishes for you in your new home! During our renovation vacation we managed one recreational day. We sort of blew it though. We started out with a picnic lunch, heading for a provincial park for a hike. However, I… Continue reading Little Bits
Author: Maggie Turner
Stone Soup
Well, well, well, here it is Friday already! I have been very busy since we arrived back at the country house. Monday I peeled and chopped the half bushel of field tomatoes. That took most of the day, but I kept right on going and worked into the night to can five one litre jars… Continue reading Stone Soup
Projects Of My Own
Saturday, September 13, 2014 We are still at the little house in the city. Great fun in the kitchen over the last few days! I have blanched and frozen most of the celery given to us by Terra and Lares, and dried and powdered about 250 ml of dried celery leaves for flavouring in soups… Continue reading Projects Of My Own
At Last!
Sunday, September 7 2014 My mood deteriorated throughout yesterday evening, and when I woke up in the morning I could not for the life of me find the right side of the bed. Attila stayed up until 2:00 a.m. finishing the interior of the windows. He woke me up when he came to bed, and… Continue reading At Last!
Cranky!
Saturday, September 6, 2014 The window renovation is beginning to wear thin! Attila worked till almost midnight last night, and then was so wound up that he had trouble sleeping. I think he is overworking, but he is determined to wind this job up as quickly as possible, and I cannot argue with his logic.… Continue reading Cranky!