by Daisy | Jan 19, 2010 | Handyman Skills, Household
I thought I’d share some of the scintillating facts I’ve picked up about firewood since we started heating with a wood stove. I say that intending a bit of sarcasm, but the truth is I really do find this stuff way too interesting. Here we go: 1. While...
by Daisy | Jan 15, 2010 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Truly an awesome dish. Much requested at the holiday table, but too good to save for special occasions. This recipe has no added sugar. Pray the Miniature Marshmallow Consortium and Brown Sugar & Pecan Board don’t take this personally. They are very...
by Daisy | Jan 11, 2010 | Conversation, Fencepost
Facing a week of lows in the single digits, I harvested all the collards, broccoli, and cabbage. Part of me wanted to see just how cold it could go, maybe with a row cover, but, as I mentioned in the post title, I’m a coward when it comes to these things. I...
by Daisy | Jan 8, 2010 | Handyman Skills, Household
I learned something new recently. Around here, and presumably in most areas, when a tree trimming crew disposes of a tree it pays a dumping fee. Our local fee ranges from $50 for easily mulch-able branches to $75 for big trunks. For the tree trimmers, especially...
by Daisy | Jan 4, 2010 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Tuna Steak Fajitas makes 8 fajitas 1 package of 2 frozen tuna steaks, or fresh equivalent, thawed and sliced into strips 1/3 cup lime juice 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika (don’t put this away yet, you will need it and the cumin again) 1/2 tsp salt 1...
