Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Walk in the Snow



Short little slideshow taken while out hiking in the snow. A sneak peak at my Bobwhite Quail in the last three photos.

Man urinates on passenger aboard Air Mediterranee flight and is tackled ...




As John Cleese would say now for something completely different.

Friday, February 5, 2016

Some 2016 Garden Plans



A look and discussion of a few of the things that I hope to grow in the garden this year. The full list is below:

1. Espelette Peppers
2. Thai Chillies
3. Mini Yellow Bell Peppers
4. Lipstick Peppers (Seed from Kevin Bradley)
5. Jimmy Nardello Peppers (Seed from Kevin Bradley)
6. Lemon Trees from seed
7. Lemon Tree
8. Rosemary
9. Venice Mix Morning Glory
10. Beet Collection
11. Gypsy Broccoli
12. Caraflex Cabbage
13. Red Hawk Cabbage
14. Veronica Cauliflower
15. Brilliant Celeriac
16. Shikou Eggplant
17. Elegance Zucchini
18. Waltham Butternut Squash
19. Hokkaido Squash
20. Burpee's Rhubarb Chard
21. White Satin Carrots
22. Lettuce Salanova Green Incised
23. Lettuce Salanova Oakleaf
24. Hakurei Turnip
25. North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash
26. Crown Pea
27. Oka Mellon
28. Black Locust Tree
29. Mixed Hollyhocks
30. Early Thorogreen Lima Beans
31. Asparagus Beans
32. Deadon Cabbage
33. Siletz Tomato
34. Blend of short sunflowers
35. Green Globe Basil
36. Double Hollyhocks
37. Bay Laurel – Plant from Richters
38. Double Chamomile – Plant from Richters
39. English Chamomile – Plant from Richters
40. Hollyhock (2) – Plant from Richters
41. Black Hollyhock (2) – Plant from Richters
42. French Tarragon – Plant from Richters
43. Gojiberry (2) – Plant from Richters
44. Spanish Onion Sets
45. Multiplier or Potato Onion Sets
46. French Shallots Sets
47. Linzer Delikatess Potatoes
48. Nicola Potatoes
49. Roko Potatoes
50. Pacific Russet Potatoes
51. Cara Potatoes

Friday, January 29, 2016

Peppers are up and growing


Five varieties of peppers have geminated and at last I have had success with citrus seeds.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

A Low Tech Organic Chestnut Farmer



From the archives: A profile of an organic chestnut farmer, Chris Foster of Cascadia Chestnuts, whose orchard farm consists of 8 acres, 5 dedicated to growing about six different cultivars including Italian and French varieties seldom found in the U.S..

Friday, January 22, 2016

Making Triple Creme Cheese



The four week process that I followed to make my first Triple Creme Cheese.

A link to the recipe that I used : https://www.cheesemaking.com/triplecreme.html

Royalty Free Music
Fur Elise (Bagatelle in a Minor)
Audiomagic Royalty Free Stock Music Library 2:
Classical/Piano / Audiomagic Music Studios
Bought on iTunes

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Review of REMOVU'S M1+A1 Bluetooth Microphone for GoPro



At last a wireless mic that works well with GoPro.


Royalty Free Music
Fur Elise (Bagatelle in a Minor)
Audiomagic Royalty Free Stock Music Library 2:
Classical/Piano / Audiomagic Music Studios
Bought on iTunes

Saturday, January 9, 2016

New No Knead Bread Method



A new no knead bread method by King Arthur Flour. This link will take you to their recipe: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/no-knead-crusty-white-bread-recipe

Royalty Free Music
Fur Elise (Bagatelle in a Minor)
Audiomagic Royalty Free Stock Music Library 2:
Classical/Piano / Audiomagic Music Studios
Bought on iTunes

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Behind the Scenes Making a Unicorn Cake | Cupcake Jemma




Nothing to it LOL.

Culinary Breeding Network Variety Showcase



From the archives: plant breeders, seed growers, farmers and chefs, unite to provide better food for eaters. Filmed at the Culinary Breeding Network showcase event in Portland, Oregon.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Russia is real winner in Middle East says Gulf State expert - exclusive



Theodore Karasik, Senior Adviser on Gulf State Analytics and former Director of Research and Development at the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis in Dubai, speaks to euronews about recent events in the Middle East and comments on the roles played by Iran, Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Friday, January 1, 2016

At the Cabin December 2015



At last the weather is cold enough to enjoy the fire at the cabin.

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Fur Elise (Bagatelle in a Minor)
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Classical/Piano / Audiomagic Music Studios
Bought on iTunes

A greenhouse in Iceland can grow Tomatoes all year round. Watch to see h...

Happy New Year



Happy New Year Everyone 2016

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Fur Elise (Bagatelle in a Minor)
Audiomagic Royalty Free Stock Music Library 2:
Classical/Piano / Audiomagic Music Studios
Bought on iTunes

Recipe for the Richest Chocolate Truffle Cake ever! | Cupcake Jemma



Happy New Year, peeps! To celebrate the end of 2015 and the dawn of 2016 I have made this stupidly intense, rich Chocolate Truffle Cake to really knock your chocolate-loving socks off!

Recipe -
For the cakes
85g plain flour
20g cocoa powder
4 lg free range eggs
105g caster sugar
80g melted unsalted butter

For the truffle filling
450g couverture chocolate
500ml double cream
5 lg egg yolks
65g caster sugar

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Profile of an Urban Homesteader



From the archives: As urban homesteader Charlyn Ellis explains in the video, she grows a variety of fruits and vegetables on her property and tries to stay within a 100 mile radius of her home to meet her family’s year-round food needs.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Spinach Lasagna with two Homemade Cheeses



A simple Lasagna recipe and made with two of the cheese that I made lately.

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Classical/Piano / Audiomagic Music Studios
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