Well, seeing that today is Friday, in this house it's Pizza night.
Almost as bad as Nachos but not quite.
Sure sounds delicious and a great snack. It is delicious and great food........unless your the one who is making it.
I sometimes think I am the little red hen. Who will help me plant the seed?
So here it is:
First we have to milk the girls, to make the cheese.
Second of course make the cheese,
Make the crust, using the whey from the cheese.
Grow the cow or pig to make the sausage that goes onto the pizza (luckily one animal goes a long way).
Cut all the fresh vegetables that go on top (peppers, onion)
slice the olives, grate the cheese (pray that it has cooled enough so you don't cause blisters....
Place in the oven until cooked and of course serve.
OK, doesn't sound so bad,
Animal Husbandry, Critical control points and proper handling procedures with food (wash your hands, cover the milk (was that pail clean? Get that goats foot out of the bucket and start over..).
Chemistry: and standardize the recipe so that we get the same result, Mix the cow and goat milk what happens to flavor and texture and why?. Yeast in the crust and why does the whey work better than water.
Math: Weights and measures of ingredients. What about temperature of ingredients? Cooking temperature and why.Will fresh vegetables take longer to bake or will canned toppings dry out or get too soggy?
Critical thinking: What happens when the temperature in the oven is reduced or raised. What would happen when we use straight White flour without the whole wheat...(where do you think the garlic press is, where do you think you would find the can opener for the olives...)
Socialization: Patience (listen to Mom, I have done this a time or two......)
Language Arts: Reading of package for nutritional contents and calorie count. Portion control (yeah right..)
Communication skills......"Mom Pizza's done"
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
April Showers
As I walked my daughter down the driveway (1 mile round trip) we were exploring "sayings" and who came up with them.
Of course since the weather is rainy we spoke of "in like a lion, out like a lamb." and "April showers bring May flowers."
No I don't know who was the first to say it or who wrote it down so everyone else would learn them. Isn't it amazing that both of the sayings hold true in most years. Now if she were home schooled we would look it up and find other weather related sayings and discuss them. I would say that although my daughter goes to conventional school (for now) I continue to home school to enhance her spectrum of learning.
This year for earth day we worked in our garden (which is now ready to plant) and I hope saved one the Honey Bee colony by giving it a new queen. I wanted to go in and take a look to see how things are going but the weather will keep me at bay for a couple of days. We have our nectar all made for them since the blossoms that are out right now don't hold as much as the bees would like. I have a huge nest of Bumble bees pollinating my currents and cherries. Maybe their B52 size and noise keeps me from seeing the poor humble Honey Bees but I doubt it. The Bumble Bees have a nest in the front of my house in a old stump. I would love to see what it looks like however I would have to destroy it to do so. The entrance is about as round as a golf ball so it was easy to track them. Earth day was also the day one of our "Old Lady" goats gave birth to a huge buck kidd. She started labor early that morning but didn't kidd out until 2:00, OK maybe a little later that day. The kidd was in distress but all finally went according to plan. He is a strapping animal and he has a good home already.
We went to the 4-H auction on Friday and Saturday. I was spared purchasing anything on Friday because I had forgotten my money at home. They don't grant credit, yes I asked. Saturday I was not as lucky but most of the items are useful and the children participated.
Sunday I went to Canaan Ct. to meet someone from upstate NY to pick up my new Toggenburg buck. I realized you can't get to Canaan from here so I went to Fall River first. Upon arriving home I went out directly to look at another fixture for the someday Dairy Operation. Yes it will fit and I will have to call and go pick it up.
I look forward to Wednesday when my new Milking System arrives. I finally ordered on from Parts Dept. since the local guy had been less than happy to help me. I asked he get or make me one back in January. I think I gave him long enough. Sure then he calls and says that he thinks the parts are coming in today or tomorrow. Yeah sure. I offered to pay the shipping to send it back but he declined. I'm not so sure that they were coming in how about you?
Mom is feeling better with her Sinus infection and I look forward to her next visit. Tomorrow I am off to pick up a couple more calves. Too late to go today as I got chilled and needed to get some much needed rest. I have found staying up to 11or 12 (let alone any later) isn't what it used to be. No alcohol involved just makes it better the next morning but it doesn't make getting out of bed any easier.
Of course since the weather is rainy we spoke of "in like a lion, out like a lamb." and "April showers bring May flowers."
No I don't know who was the first to say it or who wrote it down so everyone else would learn them. Isn't it amazing that both of the sayings hold true in most years. Now if she were home schooled we would look it up and find other weather related sayings and discuss them. I would say that although my daughter goes to conventional school (for now) I continue to home school to enhance her spectrum of learning.
This year for earth day we worked in our garden (which is now ready to plant) and I hope saved one the Honey Bee colony by giving it a new queen. I wanted to go in and take a look to see how things are going but the weather will keep me at bay for a couple of days. We have our nectar all made for them since the blossoms that are out right now don't hold as much as the bees would like. I have a huge nest of Bumble bees pollinating my currents and cherries. Maybe their B52 size and noise keeps me from seeing the poor humble Honey Bees but I doubt it. The Bumble Bees have a nest in the front of my house in a old stump. I would love to see what it looks like however I would have to destroy it to do so. The entrance is about as round as a golf ball so it was easy to track them. Earth day was also the day one of our "Old Lady" goats gave birth to a huge buck kidd. She started labor early that morning but didn't kidd out until 2:00, OK maybe a little later that day. The kidd was in distress but all finally went according to plan. He is a strapping animal and he has a good home already.
We went to the 4-H auction on Friday and Saturday. I was spared purchasing anything on Friday because I had forgotten my money at home. They don't grant credit, yes I asked. Saturday I was not as lucky but most of the items are useful and the children participated.
Sunday I went to Canaan Ct. to meet someone from upstate NY to pick up my new Toggenburg buck. I realized you can't get to Canaan from here so I went to Fall River first. Upon arriving home I went out directly to look at another fixture for the someday Dairy Operation. Yes it will fit and I will have to call and go pick it up.
I look forward to Wednesday when my new Milking System arrives. I finally ordered on from Parts Dept. since the local guy had been less than happy to help me. I asked he get or make me one back in January. I think I gave him long enough. Sure then he calls and says that he thinks the parts are coming in today or tomorrow. Yeah sure. I offered to pay the shipping to send it back but he declined. I'm not so sure that they were coming in how about you?
Mom is feeling better with her Sinus infection and I look forward to her next visit. Tomorrow I am off to pick up a couple more calves. Too late to go today as I got chilled and needed to get some much needed rest. I have found staying up to 11or 12 (let alone any later) isn't what it used to be. No alcohol involved just makes it better the next morning but it doesn't make getting out of bed any easier.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
4-H Public Speaking
Well I heard of a lot of sickness running through the 4-H group. Now that I see to the Leader of the group it has been suggested that it is the community center (where we meet) that has made someone elses child ill.........
I suppose it's possible. How does that person suggest that we correct it?
Just for general information, I am easily led astray since I don't get off the farm much, unless I'm running for supplies for the critters. One doesn't really understand what certain items can make life so much simpler.
Home Teaching my son was going to happen, you (Vortex Amy) just showed me how easy it was and pushed me over the edge (no bungee attached). I can't call it "Home School" since that is exactly the environment he so easily lost track of things or your typical structured style. He has responded beautifully with all subjects he has been give. An eighth grader technically but he is working on Physics, Biology, Chemistry and some math on higher levels that challenge his way of thinking. I am amazed how quickly he learns without the confine of Public School structure. He continues to correct me or surprise me with all sorts of interesting facts that he has learned along the way. Reciting molecular structure and why it works, what bonds are made easily which are volatile. He has received many magazine subscriptions and he also keeps me abreast of all that is going on in that big busy world. I am sure that there would be many critics to the eclectic style we use but it is obviously working for my child.
Some people may take note now that as long as I am not hurting anyone I don't really give much notice to those around me. I am a big physical presence, often will give my side or opinion readily. The world label might be Obnoxious, but I tire easily from stupidity.
I need to be dazzled by brilliance (that I all to often notice happening less and less), than befuddled by cow puckies which I can readily recognize!
The Pecan Sticky Bun were a huge success. While baking on a snowy day it is so gratifying, the bouquet of scents. Of course being Friday and Pizza night, fresh cheese, fresh garlic crust, topped fresh beef sausage, onions, green peppers and black olives. Sticky buns for dessert, no wonder my kids and husband are often in a hurry to get home. We also don't go out for dinner much since my husband at 6'8" usually walks away hungry and as he likes to point out "They don't prepare the food any better than at home". Thanks Honey.
When we walked into the house from evening animal care, we were buffeted by the woodstoves warmth, quickly followed by the heady scents of the days cooking and baking.
Thank you to all our Armed Forces who continue to make my lifestyle possible, without fear. I wish for you safety and comfort in the fact that you are all thought of on a daily basis.
I suppose it's possible. How does that person suggest that we correct it?
Just for general information, I am easily led astray since I don't get off the farm much, unless I'm running for supplies for the critters. One doesn't really understand what certain items can make life so much simpler.
Home Teaching my son was going to happen, you (Vortex Amy) just showed me how easy it was and pushed me over the edge (no bungee attached). I can't call it "Home School" since that is exactly the environment he so easily lost track of things or your typical structured style. He has responded beautifully with all subjects he has been give. An eighth grader technically but he is working on Physics, Biology, Chemistry and some math on higher levels that challenge his way of thinking. I am amazed how quickly he learns without the confine of Public School structure. He continues to correct me or surprise me with all sorts of interesting facts that he has learned along the way. Reciting molecular structure and why it works, what bonds are made easily which are volatile. He has received many magazine subscriptions and he also keeps me abreast of all that is going on in that big busy world. I am sure that there would be many critics to the eclectic style we use but it is obviously working for my child.
Some people may take note now that as long as I am not hurting anyone I don't really give much notice to those around me. I am a big physical presence, often will give my side or opinion readily. The world label might be Obnoxious, but I tire easily from stupidity.
I need to be dazzled by brilliance (that I all to often notice happening less and less), than befuddled by cow puckies which I can readily recognize!
The Pecan Sticky Bun were a huge success. While baking on a snowy day it is so gratifying, the bouquet of scents. Of course being Friday and Pizza night, fresh cheese, fresh garlic crust, topped fresh beef sausage, onions, green peppers and black olives. Sticky buns for dessert, no wonder my kids and husband are often in a hurry to get home. We also don't go out for dinner much since my husband at 6'8" usually walks away hungry and as he likes to point out "They don't prepare the food any better than at home". Thanks Honey.
When we walked into the house from evening animal care, we were buffeted by the woodstoves warmth, quickly followed by the heady scents of the days cooking and baking.
Thank you to all our Armed Forces who continue to make my lifestyle possible, without fear. I wish for you safety and comfort in the fact that you are all thought of on a daily basis.
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