Canning Cheesecake

Canning Cheesecake

Canning Cheesecake When I saw this video on facebook, I knew I had to try it.  I love cheesecake and loved the idea of having it shelf stable where I could eat it when I want to in small portions.  My first go at this all my jars sealed perfectly and since it was oven...
Another Hive Visitor

Another Hive Visitor

Another Hive Visitor We went from never seeing a bear here to the mid 20’s just since June.  It’s been a crazy summer and now fall.  Sure hope they make it through the winter and next year find more food in the...
Snakes In Your Garden?

Snakes In Your Garden?

Snakes In Your Garden? A week ago I was out in the garden while our neighbors kid was push mowing our yard. I walked over a couple times torwards him to show him areas that needed mowing. On my way back the 2nd time, I caught a glimpse of what looked like a snake...
Canning Jalapenos

Canning Jalapenos

Canning Jalapenos Jalapenos are a key ingredient in our kitchen. We use them on nearly everything. While we typically prefer fresh ones, I recently found that canning our garden-grown peppers delivers quite a kick. Previously, I wasn’t fond of pickled jalapenos,...
Electric Fence

Electric Fence

Electric Fence I finally broke down to installing an electric fence.  I never liked the idea of installing one with the size of the area that I needed to cover seemed too large, plus I’d have to worry about my dogs running into it.  Probably the cost of it...
He’s Back…

He’s Back…

He’s Back… This is getting old.  Never have we seen a bear near our house and now we’re on our 4th visit of the summer.  This guy came by twice through the night.  First showing up at after 10pm and then back at 2am.  It was at 2am it tried knocking...