Wow, it has really gotten chilly. I just sent the boys up to check on all the goats and birds . . . we just got new chicks to replace the layers that have come up missing and it’s probably a bit too cold without their light on. The soon-due goats are all snuggled up in their shed barn. I was ready for falling leaves and great working outside weather – just not the deep chill that has seemingly settled in. I’m going to have to start a fire!
Sam’s out collecting black walnuts and will be doing his English report on the processing of walnuts. He just couldn’t decide on a subject that he thought was worthy of the time he’d spend writing – LOL. Gotta love Sam – things have to be just so-so or it’ll be a huge “discussion”.
I am so excited – we’re trying a fried chicken recipe from Emeril (except we’re using fresh Kefir instead of the buttermilk). I don’t usually make fried chicken – but Nathan LOVES it. So, tonight’s dinner – without even thinking about it, will be completely from our little farm: chicken – the breast was so huge I had to cut it up into 2 pieces!, mashed potatoes from the bounty that’s been curing on the porch table and finally the green beans. The dessert? White pumpkin pies – the inside of the pumpkins are only slightly less “orange” than the normal pumpkin – but it smells so much better. The only thing that isn’t from the farm – spices and flour! If I could find a way to grow my own of those – I’m sure Pat’s already getting more tired!!!
We finished doing all but the handwork on Melinda’s intricate gown for the Renaissance Fair - what a gown it has turned out to be. She’s very happy with it. I’m glad we got to do it together. Yesterday was her birthday and it was a blast to show her some tricks to make things easier – plus making her birthday cake – (fresh cooked pumpkin only pumpkin pies ). She’s only getting better with age!
Off to get something warm to drink, finish the pies and get some goat milk soaps made that I’ve either run out of or not made yet – Shaving soaps scented especially with ladies in mind.
Blessings to you -
Marilyn – The Goatwoman