The last of the garden harvest is whimpering along. There are a few tiny cabbages to be eaten, a few Ground Cherries to ripen and bake into squares, and a few Tomatoes to process into sauce, refrigerate, and cook with. The nine ripe Squash, and three ripening Squash are curing in the basement. They will… Continue reading Transition
And That’s A Wrap!
The harvest canning season is all wrapped up! I just took the very last batch of garden Cabbage Coleslaw out of the canner. Goodness that feels good. And as I sit here the seals are popping in the kitchen. I feel a little bit stunned, to be honest. What will I do now. That feeling… Continue reading And That’s A Wrap!
Almost, but not quite.
My game is to avoid turning on the heating system until November. That would be Sunday. But here it is, Friday morning, it is below freezing outside, and the interior temperature has dropped to 17C. Which is comfortable enough if you are working hard, wearing a parka, moving around, or baking a lot. But it… Continue reading Almost, but not quite.
Small House Living
The weather is wet, and grey, and chilly. The temperature outside, when I arose this morning, was 2C outside, and 18C in the house. The heating system has yet to be turned on. It is only a matter of time now though, 18C is barely comfortable for an old woman. My feet are a little… Continue reading Small House Living
What Did You Do Today?
An interesting day! Here is what I’ve been up to. My ankles and feet feel cold, for the first time this autumn. The temperature in the house this morning was 19C, and it seems to be going down 1C every day. Now I know at what temperature I begin to feel slightly, every so slightly,… Continue reading What Did You Do Today?