Frustratedearthmother's Journaling Journey

[FarmerJamie]

Thanks to the new piggy clean-up crew there are two garden beds ready to be planted. I need at least 2 -3 more but those are going to be on me to clean up. Hmmmm, what to plant first? Carrots? Broccoli? Cabbage? Turnips? Collards?

Greens!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Greens!

Can't go wrong with greens for sure! Nothing better than a pot of greens w/some ham or sausage simmering on the stove. Skillet of cornbread to go with... mmmmmmm!

I still haven't even started seeds for anything. Greens will be direct sowed so at least that's a little easier. The brooder is going so I'll set up my seed trays on top of it. The bottom warmth will give them a nice start.

In that brooder are 20+ quail chicks that will need to be moved out before the upcoming hatch mid-week. Fingers crossed for silkie chicks! Got a first egg from a partridge silkie yesterday. It's an eeny, teeny, tiny little egg so it'll be consumed rather than incubated.

DGS will be here Monday! I think I have all the groceries we'll need. Been giving some thought to a menu. There will be a pork shoulder that will transform into pulled pork. Yummy and versatile. We've eaten it on buns, stuffed into potatoes and it makes killer nachos! Also considering a big ol' batch of enchiladas, charro beans, guacamole and probably some queso to go with. Sausage, pepper and onion subs might happen one day. DGS will sometimes make a big pot of chicken and dumplings. He's a great cook! Oh - and brownies are mandatory, lol.

Headed for a second cup. That should give me the ummmppphhh to hit the ground running. Lots to do and little time to do it.

 

[Mini Horses]

Enjoy that DGD time!! Before you know it, it over

Oh, the joys of pulled pork! did one about a week ago & have some frozen for later. Shared with DD & DS. Haven't had the Mexican delights in a while. Cooking for 1 has pros & cons.

We have a coastal storm arriving later today for the weekend. Screwed up goat auction and the trip for 5 rolls of hay. Rescheduled for hay.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

We have a coastal storm arriving later today for the weekend. Screwed up goat auction and the trip for 5 rolls of hay. Rescheduled for hay.

Ewwwww! Nothing like a storm to screw up weekend plans. Hope it's not too bad.

I still need to get more winter hay. Supplier has said he'll be cutting this month and I'll probably get 12-15 more.

A couple of the gals are getting some nice round bellies. Kinda getting anxious to see what this kidding season brings!