day in a row. Their sign says they open at
10am. Well we were there at 10am or a little
after and they weren't open. Will keep trying!
It is raining once again.
While it makes for a yucky and cloudy day
it means I don't have to water the garden.
The rain has helped and I'm seeing some pretty
quick growth with some of the veggies.
So here's growth comparison with some veggies.
My garden diary.
ZUCCHINI BEFORE 5-16-10
ZUCCHINI 2 DAYS LATER 5-18-10
WAX BEANS BEFORE 5-16-10
WAX BEANS 2 DAYS LATER 5-18-10
ONION BULBS COMING UP 5 DAYS AFTER PLANTING
PEAR TREE 5-18-10
ENCHANTED ROSE ZINNIAS 5-10-10
ENCHANTED ROSE ZINNIAS 8 DAYS LATER
CRACKERJACK MARIGOLDS 5-10-10
CRACKERJACK MARIGOLDS 8 DAYS LATER
LARGE CHERRY & DELICIOUS TOMATO 5-10-10
LARGE CHERRY & DELICIOUS TOMATO 8 DAYS LATER
STRAWBERRY PLANTS WITH DEW
BLACKBERRY & RASPBERRY PLANTS
STILL NEED TO FIND A SPOT TO PLANT THEM.
A COUPLE MORNING GLORIES.
THESE ARE ONES THAT CAME BACK FROM LAST YEAR.
GERANIUMS I PLANTED THIS PAST WEEKEND.
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Here's an easy recipe to make sorbet or even
frozen pops with.
1 (20 oz.) bottle beverage - orange soda pop or non-carbonated fruit drink
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
You could also add a can of fruit to this.
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I don't know why but schools are now having
photos taken at the end of the year.
I will buy them at the beginning of the school
year but don't feel the need to purchase
another set at the end of the school year.
It's just too expensive. So this is as good as it gets.
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Summertime is the best time to stock up on fruits
and vegetables when prices are lower.
I look for ways to preserve food to enjoy
year round. I might give this
freezing corn on the cob thing a try.
Kroger has corn on the cob 10 for $2.00.
It would be nice to have some good corn on
the cob during the colder, Winter weather.
Ever bit into some crappy corn during the
off season, then you know what I am talking about.
Here's a good freezer guide to fruits
and vegetables from Woman's Day magazine.
Corn on the cob will keep in the freezer 8-12 months.
FREEZING CORN ON THE COB
This is the method I use to freeze summer's crop of corn on the cob, with this method you will have crispy corn kernels all year around --- I have stated 10 corn, you may of coarse make as many as you wish, but just boil as many as your pot will hold, if you are making a lot of corn you will have to do it in batches, to save time I shuck my corn the day or evening ahead and refrigerate --- you will need lots of ice for this so pick up a bag and also a large pot --- prep time does not include shucking the corn
Ingredients
* 10 corn on the cob, shucked and silks removed
* water
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* ice (lots of ice)
Directions
1
Have all you cobs of corn shucked and silks removed before starting this.
2
Pour ice into a large bowl then fill with very cold water; set aside on the counter near your stove.
3
Fill a large pot of water a little over half full.
4
Add in the sugar; bring to a full boil.
5
Add in as many cobs of corn that will fit into the pot without over crowding.
6
Bring the water up to a FULL boil again; cook the corn JUST until the cobs turn a darker yellow which will not take long (about 3 minutes) turning the cobs over in the water if necessary using long tongs to insure even cooking.
7
Just when the corn takes on a darker shade of yellow, using long tongs immediately plunge into the bowl of ice water and allow to sit until completely cooled.
8
Place the cobs onto a clean tea towel. to drain slightly.
9
Dry the outside of each cob slightly with a clean tea towel.
10
Wrap each cob individually in a piece of foil to prevent any freezer burn that might develop over the long freezing time.
11
Place the foil-wrapped cobs in a large bag, then freeze.
12
WHEN READY TO USE; remove as many cobs as you wish from the freezer place on the counter to thaw slightly (the corn does not have to be completely thawed).
13
To heat the corn; place 1 cob into a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for 3-4 minutes or until completely heated through, turning the cob halfway through cooking time or for a more even heating place 1 cob of corn into a Glad Simply Cooking Microwave Steaming bag, seal and microwave for 3 minutes (I use the steaming bags to heat the corn).
14
The corn is now ready to eat and enjoy!
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