Author: Rose
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Roof and More
The roof of the new shop is finally finished! It looks great. It took a while, given the snow and bad weather, but they got it done. With most of the main work done inside, the construction trailer was moved off the property and down to the next job. This is always a big milestone… Continue reading
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Winter Guests
Ken’s brother Peter and his wife Ailleen came to visit us for a week just past. We had a wonderful time! They even appreciated the snow and cold. We got to go to some museums we had never been to, did a full day of baking, and ate way too much good food. We even… Continue reading
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Snow, Snow, and More Snow!
The snow just keeps on coming! The driveway was still covered in snow after Ken plowed it for hours! We’ve got a good two feet or more on the flats, a lot more in drifts, and even the main hay barn has snow where the wind has blown it in. It’s been cold, so the… Continue reading
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More Bread Recipes
The bread experiments continue. Our latest recipe has been modified a bit: Mix the dry ingredients. Stir in the wet ones and cover with plastic wrap, then let rest for at least 8 hours. Knead briefly, then place the dough on parchment paper to rise for 2 hours. Shash the top before baking. Preheat a… Continue reading
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St. Nicholas Day – Rain and Progress
It’s December 6th, and the framing of the roofline on either side of the dormers is nearly done. It’s a bit hard to see here, but despite the constant drizzle, a lot got finished today. Larry was back with the last of the elk fence wire, and he got it hung successfully. I didn’t get… Continue reading
