Monthly Archives: January 2012

Lessons From Aunt Grace

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

I have an Aunt Marsha, an Aunt Judy, an Aunt Audrey, an Aunt Lynne, an Aunt Ramona, an Aunt Chris, and an Aunt Jule. For the record:  I do not have an Aunt Grace. But somebody does, and that somebody … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Whey: Sauerkraut

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

In every single cheese making class I’ve ever taught, I am asked:  “What can you do with the whey?” Whey is the byproduct of making cheese, it’s the yellowish liquid that separates out from the thick, white curd.  And, my … Continue reading →

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Mountain or Mole Hill?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

First of all, is it molehill?  Or mole hill?  I’ve said it a few times in my life, but never had to write it.  “Don’t make a mountain out of a mole hill.”  “Don’t make a mountain out of a … Continue reading →

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An Invitation to Learn More About Great Strides!

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

This is an invitation I received a few days ago.  I’m sharing it here because I hope that if you live in or near Colorado Springs, you’ll be able to come to join us in supporting the fight against Cystic … Continue reading →

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The Goat Cheese Lady Team!!!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

My sister and I are a few years older than Samantha and Libby, but we grew up together.  My parents have been friends with Steve and Debi, Samantha and Libby’s parents, since the early 80’s, and when my parents learned that Sam … Continue reading →

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Count Down To The New Dishwasher!!!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

I can hardly breathe.  Or speak.  Or wash another dish.  (and, after this picture, Montana can’t really see straight either.) As many of you know, who’ve been to a class and heard me say, “Our dishwasher is broken, so I’ll … Continue reading →

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Look What The Dog Dragged In.

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

This is Montana.  (The n should have that little curly Spanish thing over it to show you that it’s pronounced Montanya.)  He’s our 1-year-old horse mixed with St. Bernard and Anatolian Shepard. And, because we have no physical fences or … Continue reading →

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No More Training Wheels!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Santa delivered new bikes to my boys for Christmas…and my 4-year-old’s was equipped with training wheels.  He’s been riding with training wheels for a couple years now, so about three days ago, when my 5-year-old niece was down from Denver, I took the … Continue reading →

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Here’s My 2012 Dream List!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

(Singing):  Heeerre shee iiiiissss, Miiiiiiiiss Aaammeerrrrriicaaaa…” Oh, wait.  It’s not Miss America. It’s my Dream List.  For 2012. Can you tell it will definitely be a gardening year for me? I’ll let you know how things go throughout the year…and in a … Continue reading →

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