Author: Rose
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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
