When I first wanted to learn how to blow an egg - the dark brown speckled eggs my Black Copper Maran princesses are laying are too gorgeous not to decorate with - I went to the great wide Internet for instructions. Whoa. On YouTube, there's lots of people, speaking many different languages, sharing a multitude of strategies on how to blow an egg. I wasted the better part of a morning (like I … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Fried Rice For A Crowd
March 4, 2013 by
We had seven friendly faces here for Sunday Supper last night. (Yes, once again I'm posting Eggcellent Sunday on a Monday...oh well :-)) It was also movie afternoon, with a showing of the first part of Lawrence of Arabia going on in the living room while I cooked. Much to Excellent Husband Don's chagrin (it's one of his favorites) this movie is completely lost on me. Sand. Men in robes. More … [Read more...]
Hermione the Hen’s Little Adventure
March 2, 2013 by
After the snow storm last week I spent a lot of time dropping grapes on the track in the barnyard to encourage everyone to get out and run around some. At some point Hermione the hen got spooked - I think Doink was a being a little piggy with the treats. She took flight and landed in the snow. She flailed there for a second, then took flight again and ended up in the MIDDLE of the snow on … [Read more...]
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