by Daisy | Apr 21, 2010 | Crafts, Knitting
Another 36 stitch cloth, suitable for continuous knitting in strips and combining with other strips for a blanket. This pattern is subtly suggestive of cabling without any actual cabling. Yarn: Dishcloth cotton such as Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Needles: Size 6 or...
by Daisy | Apr 19, 2010 | Conversation, Fencepost
Every time I went to check for eggs one of my Buff Orpingtons was sitting in the same nest. At least that’s what I figured out after about three days of it. Same hen. Same nest. I would collect her egg and she wouldn’t leave. She was also more vocal and...
by Daisy | Apr 16, 2010 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
I love old-fashioned Southern-cooked-to-death greens as much as the next girl from here ’round, but I really love these more. Don’t tell anybody. This method works best with younger, more tender leaves. If you have more mature greens, trim the stems and...
by Daisy | Apr 14, 2010 | Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
I’m feeling a little snookered. What I’ve always thought was cinnamon is something called cassia. On the right is cassia, what I’ve always known and loved as cinnamon sticks. On the left is cinnamon. Thin and brittle, unlike the thick, woody cassia...
by Daisy | Apr 9, 2010 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Another asparagus recipe to follow the Asparagus Soup, this time a main course. If you like, you can call it a quiche. Fresh Asparagus Pie 1 single pie crust 1/2 bunch fresh asparagus 1 onion, sliced into strips 2 cloves sliced garlic olive oil 1/3 cup chopped...
