Homesteading on a Blackberry Hilltop
I modified the nana recipe from Joy of Cooking. The sprouted wheat makes a slightly sweeter naan. The yogurt provides a bit of tang, so if you know a tangy/sour plain yogurt, use it. I served this at my dinner party last Saturday. Serves 12
Read More Sprouted Wheat NaanBakewell slices or Bakewell tarts are very popular all throughout the UK. They were named after the Derbyshire town of Bakewell. The tart is a … Bakewell Slices Made At Home Jeanne was kind enough to bring this delicious tart to my dinner party.
Read More Bakewell Slices Made At HomeDinner Party Menu from April 10, 2021 Appetizers Pineapple Sesame Potato Patties with Mint Chutney Fried Paneer with Cucumber Raita Salad Tomato and Green Pepper Salad with Cucumber, New Delhi Style Dinner Chana Masala Carrot and Green Pea Porial Tandoori-Spiced Leg of Lamb Coconut Mint Chutney Cumin Spiced Potatoes Basmati Pilau Cucumber Raita Naan Dessert […]
Read More Indian Flavored Spring Dinner MenuApril 8, 2021 Since the weather forecast for the next ten days was predicting above freezing overnight, we decided to de-winterize the RV on Saturday, April 3. We wanted to flush the RV antifreeze from the plumbing system. I was very excited by the idea of having running water in the RV. We hadn’t had […]
Read More De-Winterizing the RVApril 7, 2021 Friday, April 2nd, was a very busy day for me. I had my 20 year anniversary at my job! I can now keep my health insurance with the company. When I started the job, I didn’t think I’d be there for more than a few years. Those of us in IT tend […]
Read More Busy, Busy FridayRe-posted on April 6, 2021 with updates. Re-posted on February 16, 2021 with updates. Re-posted on October 27, 2020 with updates. Re-posted on July 27, 2020 with updates. Re-posted on January 24, 2020 with updates. First posted in December of 2019. This is a list of things that we need to do to prepare to […]
Read More Things to Do to Get Ready for the Retirement RV DreamApril 5, 2021 After we carpeted the RV steps, Nox was a lot more comfortable using the steps. Here’s a couple of pictures of her bounding up the steps.
Read More Nox Trying Out the Carpeted RV StepsApril 4, 2021 Nox and I went for a walk this morning. The sunrise was lovely. Nox enjoyed the hill climb and finding all sorts of interesting smells. Later, Bruce opened the main RV door and left the screen door closed. Nox really enjoyed looking out through the screen door.
Read More Nox Spending The Morning at the RVApril 1, 2021 I checked to see if we could get our RV tag online. We couldn’t apply for our RV tag online, as we had bought our RV out of state. The paperwork needed to get the tag was the bill of sale, the title, and a VIN verification form. Bruce took over getting […]
Read More Getting the RV TagMarch 29, 2021 Nox frightened Bruce and me when she slipped on the RV stairs and fell behind them when we went to check on the RV after the big snow. While Nox wasn’t hurt and didn’t seem to mind the spill, since she landed on her feet behind the steps, Bruce and I agreed […]
Read More Covering the Steps in the RV
