Tag Archives: apples
Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011
The start of a new year is always a time for reflection on the past, and hope for the opportunities yet to come. This year my family starts with some setbacks, but I am optimistic that the future will be bright … Continue reading
Filed under canning, food, green living, Miscellaneous
Chai Spiced Apple Rings? ~ November Can Jam
When the theme for this month’s Can Jam was announced, I was excited. Apples are just about the perfect choice for me now. They are in season and in abundance here and I have a lot of experience with … Continue reading
Dairy Queen
As a school teacher, it is easy to settle into the lazy days of summer. For three months I hike, run, garden, cook, walk to the Farmers’ Market, take my kids to the beach and actually read grown-up type … Continue reading
Filed under food, frugality, urban chickens
What’s for Dinner?
Dark Days have arrived! When I discovered the Dark Days Challenge at the (not so) Urban Hennery, it seemed a long way off. I figured I’d have plenty of time to plan and prepare for my first Dark Days Dinner. … Continue reading
Filed under food, green living
Everything but Apple Jacks?
All summer I’d been shopping at the Farmers’ Market. I picked up my CSA box every Saturday morning and supplemented the box with extra carrots, tomatoes, fruits and whatever else I wanted as it came into season. I bought peaches, cherries, blueberries … Continue reading
Filed under canning, food, urban chickens
Apple Pickin’
After my day home with Gwen yesterday, I was feeling very productive, rested and refreshed. So, with only a half day of school today, my friend, Angie, and I decided to take a roadtrip in response to this ad: “Walton’s Orchards … Continue reading
