Hello All ,
I've been very busy in my jewelry workshop.Just want to drop in and show you what I've been up to this summer.
Showing posts with label Summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer. Show all posts
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Monday, September 2, 2013
Hummingbird First-Aid
Hello all,
Hope you've had a wonderful summer with family and friends.We enjoyed time with loved ones. Summer is a great time to share favorite places, ice cream and smiles :) We also spend a bit of our summer days tending to our little guest (the hummingbirds)so it was sad to find a sick hummingbird today. Now,we don't know a lot about "Hummingbird First- Aid" so I needed to read up on it . This is what I found ...
The first(4) four to (24) twenty-four hours are critical to an injured hummingbird.
Always keep in mind that there are very stiff laws in North America about holding a hummingbird in captivity.
If you have a lot of hummingbirds around, eventually you will need a hummingbird first aid kit.
That being said,if you find a sick hummingbird,check and see if the hummingbird is still alive. This is difficult since a hummingbird can enter a sort of hibernation state call torpor . It may take as long as twenty to thirty minutes of watching (and keeping warm) to know for sure. Just be sure to keep the bird warm.
You can make a First-Aid Kit and here's what you will need:
1. The phone number of the closest local wildlife rehabilitator or veterinarian .
2. A small box with crumpled tissue paper inside and a lid with holes on top. Remember the size of a hummingbird and choose a box that is not too big, or too small
3. An eye dropper or syringe to give the hummingbird a little nectar.
Here is our hummingbird food recipe:
1 part cane sugar/4 parts water.Measure and add sugar, at the rate of 1/4 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water.Let cool and store excess in refrigerator until ready to use.
We warmed her for about 20 mins and she recovered .
Hope you've had a wonderful summer with family and friends.We enjoyed time with loved ones. Summer is a great time to share favorite places, ice cream and smiles :) We also spend a bit of our summer days tending to our little guest (the hummingbirds)so it was sad to find a sick hummingbird today. Now,we don't know a lot about "Hummingbird First- Aid" so I needed to read up on it . This is what I found ...
The first(4) four to (24) twenty-four hours are critical to an injured hummingbird.
Always keep in mind that there are very stiff laws in North America about holding a hummingbird in captivity.
If you have a lot of hummingbirds around, eventually you will need a hummingbird first aid kit.
That being said,if you find a sick hummingbird,check and see if the hummingbird is still alive. This is difficult since a hummingbird can enter a sort of hibernation state call torpor . It may take as long as twenty to thirty minutes of watching (and keeping warm) to know for sure. Just be sure to keep the bird warm.
You can make a First-Aid Kit and here's what you will need:
1. The phone number of the closest local wildlife rehabilitator or veterinarian .
2. A small box with crumpled tissue paper inside and a lid with holes on top. Remember the size of a hummingbird and choose a box that is not too big, or too small
3. An eye dropper or syringe to give the hummingbird a little nectar.
Here is our hummingbird food recipe:
1 part cane sugar/4 parts water.Measure and add sugar, at the rate of 1/4 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water.Let cool and store excess in refrigerator until ready to use.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
How To Pick And Wash Wild Blackberries or Raspberries
Hello all,
One of the very best things about Summertime in the driftless, is gathering wild blackberries and raspberries. Both typically peak during June in the South, and in July in the North.We pick 'em right about now, so I thought I'd share a few things to know when picking these yummy little gifts from the good earth.
Select plump, firm, fully blackberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked and aren't very tasty.
There are two types of blackberries to know about: thorny and thornless. Most wild bushes do have thorns, so wear tough clothing (like denim) when going out to pick (People say the thorny varieties are a bit sweeter)
Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down. You don't want all that goodness to be smashed out 'em!
Look in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you'll see berries that you would have otherwise missed.
Even in the best condition blackberries will only keep for a week in your refrigerator, so for the best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible . I've never found bugs in my berries but, if you see small bugs or tiny worms, soaking for an hour or more in salt water (1 cup of salt to the gallon), may help draw them out.
Otherwise just rinse them with cold water and enjoy!
Try this recipe
One of the very best things about Summertime in the driftless, is gathering wild blackberries and raspberries. Both typically peak during June in the South, and in July in the North.We pick 'em right about now, so I thought I'd share a few things to know when picking these yummy little gifts from the good earth.
Select plump, firm, fully blackberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked and aren't very tasty.
There are two types of blackberries to know about: thorny and thornless. Most wild bushes do have thorns, so wear tough clothing (like denim) when going out to pick (People say the thorny varieties are a bit sweeter)
Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down. You don't want all that goodness to be smashed out 'em!
Look in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you'll see berries that you would have otherwise missed.
Even in the best condition blackberries will only keep for a week in your refrigerator, so for the best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible . I've never found bugs in my berries but, if you see small bugs or tiny worms, soaking for an hour or more in salt water (1 cup of salt to the gallon), may help draw them out.
Otherwise just rinse them with cold water and enjoy!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Free E-Book
One more great FREE e-book to share .This one is also for Nook
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-flowers-spring-and-summer-jane-palmer/1101222525?ean=2940011284649
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Buying Local From Our Farmers Market
Hello all,
We like to shop our local farmers market and help stimulate the local economy (always a good thing) Also, when we purchase food from out of the country, it's difficult to know the quality of the water, the types of pesticides or other things which can impact the healthfulness of the food..So here are some photos of my latest trip to the farmer market. My purchase was less than $25 (What a haul !!)
We like to shop our local farmers market and help stimulate the local economy (always a good thing) Also, when we purchase food from out of the country, it's difficult to know the quality of the water, the types of pesticides or other things which can impact the healthfulness of the food..So here are some photos of my latest trip to the farmer market. My purchase was less than $25 (What a haul !!)
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Here's how I cook green tomatoes from the garden.
The tomatoes are usually cut into 1/4 inch slices, dipped in buttermilk and coated with cornmeal, breadcrumbs, or flour, then fried in hot oil or grease for about 3 minutes on each side until the bottoms are browned. Alternatively, one can dip the tomatoes into beaten eggs before coating with meal for a firmer dish.
The traditional recipe consists of green tomatoes sliced thinly and coated in plain coarse cornmeal. The tomatoes are then pan fried in vegetable oil up to a depth slightly shallower than the thickness of the slices. This keeps the tomatoes from floating, allowing gravity to hold the cornmeal to the bottom side.Oil may be drizzled over the top to allow it to firm up also.The reason for all this is that cornmeal without a "wash" like eggs tends to fall off in the oil; however, with a wash, the meal becomes thick and not nearly as crunchy. The tomatoes are flipped after a minute or so, depending on oil temperature. They are cooked to a golden brown and season with salt and pepper.
Alternatively,tomatoes can be fried in bacon fat.You can dress up this dish with sour cream on top.This is great as a side dish or with eggs for breakfast.Enjoy!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Summer Update
The recycle bin project got completed.It's nice to have one place to toss all of our cans and bottles.
The garden is doing much better than I expected and we are sure to have tons of tomatoes soon.
The garden is doing much better than I expected and we are sure to have tons of tomatoes soon.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wild Raspberries!
BLACK RASPBERRY COBBLER 1/2 c. melted butter
3/4 c. cream
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. black raspberries or any mixed of berries that you like
Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 7"x11" baking dish. Mix together the cream, sugar, flour and baking powder. Drop this mixture by the spoonful into the butter. DO NOT STIR.
Pour the berries over the batter and butter. DO NOT STIR.
Pour the remaining sugar over the berries. DO NOT STIR.
Bake the cobbler at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is browned and set.
Went for a walk yesterday and discovered the wild raspberries that were growing everywhere.We thought it would be funny to collect some and soon we had about 3 cups(Just enough to make a cobbler)
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