seeding 2020 is upon us... and never would I have thought that I would have been quarantined at home for 48 days before I had to take a meal to the field... nothing like cooking for your family for that long to get you in the mood to cook for farmers... the shelves at the grocery... Continue Reading →
goose hunting... the farmer has been up at 5 am a few mornings this week to head out and hide in this little shelter and attempt to shoot the poor geese flying overhead... a rule we have around here is that you must eat what you shoot... so I used my father-in-law's recipe for what... Continue Reading →
“This tug-of-war often obscures what's also happening between us. I am your mother, the first mile of your road. Me and all my obvious and hidden limitations. That means that in addition to possibly wrecking you, I have the chance to give to you what was given to me: a decent childhood, more good memories... Continue Reading →
I will be happy if running and I can grow old together... Instagram would have you believe that running is only for those who get to take pictures on the top of mountains or after getting a medal at a race... Saskatchewan farmer runners know better... in Saskatchewan there are only two marathons... one in... Continue Reading →
Cecil Day-Lewis wrote in the poem 'Walking Away' ~ "selfhood begins with a walking away and love is proved in the letting go"... turns out - there are many resources online to help you navigate the murky waters of your children moving out of your home... and I have been pouring over these resources this... Continue Reading →
Quesada Burritos & Tacos ... it is a little bit of fast food heaven ... and if you haven't ventured into one of these establishments you are missing out ... I have tried at least ten burritos at different Quesada's this summer and left each time feeling satisfied, full and with a tummy full of... Continue Reading →
on Saturday I was told no suppers at 10 am... then I proceeded to make up suppers anyways because I had all the ingredients bought and had to use them up... at 3:45 pm I see a train of green combines whir past my place and sure enough they are combining... I smile and think... Continue Reading →
for farmers... August is not summer... August is harvest or waiting for harvest (the latter option being worse on the farmer's family) ... so we are very thrilled to begin our harvest this year... seeding went well and then no rain in the spring made us question whether harvest 2019 would be necessary... harvest is... Continue Reading →
for tonight's seeding meal to the field, Costco was a big time saver... they have a new item in the freezer section that will make your black bean/corn salad making days a dream! this Vitality Blend was perfect for making a salad in a flash... I made up a simple dressing for this and the... Continue Reading →
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