But enough of hate. There is also so much love in the world and I want to focus on that.
Today, V was definitely loving. Look:
I've been busy the past few days. I've canned more tomatoes, frozen more peppers and made several batches of salsa. I finally found a recipe that V likes- one that has a serious KICK to it! As of this evening I've got 12 pints canned. I'll have to do something with tomatoes again tomorrow though, I made salsa and still have lots of tomatoes left. And I picked more this afternoon. Oosh. I think I've got tomato overload- finally! But as much as I complain I'll keep at it. Hmm... I wonder about pizza sauce.... I'm running out of ideas for tomatoes.
I figured out my treadle machine. And I feel really stupid now. Everyone kept asking me if it took flat or round shank needles- I had put in a flat needle and it was secure but I wanted to check for sure. So I got a mirror and flashlight to get a good look at the underside where the needle goes. I was right, it does take a flat shank needle but to my surprise, the flat side wasn't facing the direction I thought it should go- I had to rotate my needle 90 degrees from where I thought it would go. Amazingly enough, that solved the problem and it will now pick up the bobbin thread- although I still need to fiddle with the tension which is all messed up. Who knew?
I know what you mean, Judy. Instead of talking, there's killing. It makes no sense; such a waste of precious life. How nice for the balance, though, in the love that's so obvious in your family. A greenhouse! And congrats on figuring out your treadle machine. I am still green around the edges (from envy)!
ReplyDeleteI do think there are many things in this world that don't make sense to me. Of course, when I become the benevolent dictator of the world things will be much different!
DeleteI'm really psyched about the little greenhouse. It has been sitting in its packing for almost 2 years now! And just in time for winter greens.
Hooray for the greenhouse! You'll have a lot of fun with it :)
ReplyDeleteLove the new header photo too. We have never had tomato overload this year--our timing with the heat/drought made for a bad year, oh well we have some anyway! Have you done ketchup yet? That's always the fallback for having too many for us!
I was surprised that I've been getting this many. We definitely had a lull where there weren't many but since it started raining off and on and the temps have dropped they have kicked into overtime. Although I think they are starting to slow down. I only picked 3 gallons last time, LOL!
DeleteAnd were not huge ketchup eaters but that's an idea. I think I'm going to do pizza sauce this go around.
There's salsa, spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce. I also did diced tomatoes w/jalapinos and onions added - like the stuff you buy at the store. Of course tomato sauce, and plain old tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever tried Mrs. Wages mixes? You mix with your tomatoes and it makes the greatest pizza sauce!!! They have mixes for everything. Check them out on the web.
One year when we had too many green tomatoes at season's end, I made green tomato catsup. Looks funny, but tastes great. You can buy that stuff.
I have also made green tomato relish (oh so yummy), and even canned sliced green tomatoes to use in the winter. Simply drain, and fix as usual.
Just a few ideas!!!
Have fun with the greenhouse. I got one 2 years ago (6x8). Of course during the winter my outside kitties, use it to stay warm. PUUUUURFECT cat house!
Have fun!
Cheryl in IN
I've about maxed out on sauce, enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes. And I just made two big batches of salsa. I did green tomato chutney a couple of years ago and it was fabulous.
DeleteGee, Cheryl, you should blog!!
I try to concentrate on the postive and hang with folks like that. Life's too short to be so hateful.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100% But it seems that the hateful people always make the loudest noise.
DeleteI have been over here several x and tried to comment ,one time a big pop up came over my computer Saying "warning" a trogeon" it was a false but I finally got back,I have been so busy too.My son had court with my DIL yesterday ,the one I told you about -she ha seen 6 therapist ,court has given her 4 weeks to get her treatment started ,she says all of them(the therapists don't suit her) will she be forced be put in the hospital by the courts? Is that gonna be a winter green house .Your so lucky to have Jack of all trades there in V.My other son had a rescued kitty he saved ,I tried bottle feeding ,cuddling him ,nothing worked,I get teary eyed just talking about the little guy.I think I'm getting all my emotions all mixed up.The time when terry has to leave me and all
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how the MH laws work in your state but generally, YES, people can be court ordered to either inpatient or outpatient treatment. It sounds like there is a judge out there looking out for her, even if she doesn't want to look out for herself.
DeleteAnd hugs to you. You have a lot on your plate. It's just fine for your emotions to get all mixed up. I'm in a constant state of emotional confusion, I think.