by Daisy | Mar 24, 2010 | Main Dishes, Recipes
I wanted a soup with depth of flavor but without cream or butter. Roasting the garlic and the asparagus tips and caramelizing the onion gives it a richness without the dairy. The family gave it an A+. This is a non-dairy soup and if you make it with vegetable broth,...
by Daisy | Feb 27, 2010 | Conversation, Fencepost
You may have seen this bit of news from Belgium about a township giving out free chickens to its residents in a bid to reduce household waste: Belgium Town Residents Offered Chickens A refreshing change from cities which apparently think chickens (and goats) are the...
by Daisy | Feb 12, 2010 | Conversation, Fencepost
It has been, unfairly in my opinion, too cold for too long. This month, twenty or more degrees below average. And January–speak not its name. Frigid, wet/frozen, dark–yuck. I know, whine whine. Winter’s supposed to be that way. It makes Spring...
by Daisy | Feb 8, 2010 | Cleaning Products, Household
I gaze in horror at the tv ads for spray fresheners. The lady of the house spritzes away like a madwoman then sticks her nose right in the middle of it and inhales deeply. She goes after it all: sneakers, beds, clothes, everything. Why, I wonder, don’t they...
by Daisy | Feb 5, 2010 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
Information is good. It clears up misunderstandings, calms fears, and promotes harmony. I put together a pdf, a one-page handout for urban and suburban chickeners to give to their neighbors along with that goodwill basket of eggs/goodies: Printable Neighbor Handout It...
