Our adventures with the family began on Monday when we headed over to Joshua Tree National Park. We decided that we’d check out Keys View during this particular trip. Of course, we made a few stops along the way to do a little exploration. The girls had fun climbing on both the rocks and trees which lead to plenty of photo opportunities. D had a blast leading the way. We had to periodically remind him that he had some littles that weren’t used to climbing and who didn’t have the right footware this time around. lol! It was quite warm…
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Just Horsing Around with the Cousins
Posted in Family, and Outdoor Adventures
Munchkin was thrilled to have help with caring for the horses, and her cousin enjoyed helping her out with her chores. Munchkin enjoyed walking the girls around on her horse. It’s always fun to be able to share the passion of riding horses with your cousins.
Dried Nectarines
Posted in Gluten Free, Homemaking, and Homesteading
Dried nectarines are a perfect addition to cereals and trail mixes. They’re also great for an on-the-go snack. Dehydrating nectarines is quick and easy.
Book Review: The Beginner’s Guide to Making and Using Dried Foods by Teresa Marrone
Posted in Reviews
Special thanks to Storey Publishing for sending a review copy of this book. Book Overview: Drying is a simple and easy way to preserve fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and herbs. This comprehensive guide includes everything you need to know to get started, whether you are using a dehydrator, your own oven, or the sun. Expert Teresa Marrone thoroughly covers the basic techniques, all the way through storing and rehydrating your dried foods. From apples to watermelon, asparagus to zucchini, basil to beef, you’ll find solid instructions that will ensure great results every time. Marrone also includes recipes for using your dried…
A CA Family Adventure
Posted in Family
Last week, we had the opportunity to hang out with family (my Dad, Stepmom, nieces, and Grandma) who decided to spend some vacation time with us in CA. Palm Desert was our base camp for the week, so our adventures stemmed out from that point. I haven’t seen my Grandma since Munchkin was quite little, so that was an extra special treat. She’s a few years shy of 90, and I was rather pleased at how well she did during the entire trip. Whether it was time in the pool, hiking in the desert, exploring rocks and mountains, enjoying the…