tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post7178156400754400745..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: A Cozy DayMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-48671853495554849832019-11-19T06:53:13.783-06:002019-11-19T06:53:13.783-06:00Lisa - Even though I'd pick a slice of apple p...Lisa - Even though I'd pick a slice of apple pie over a fresh apple a day (hee-hee), I know we're better off consuming the fresh apple! Keep it up and I'll try to do so, too! As always, Lisa, thanks for your up-beat, encouraging comments. Hugs back to you, my friend.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-8675598274234134682019-11-18T08:04:31.051-06:002019-11-18T08:04:31.051-06:00Your mother's fruitcake sounds delicious, as I...Your mother's fruitcake sounds delicious, as I also do not like what most folks think of as 'traditional' fruitcake. And that crabapple! Wow! That is a good size for a crab apple. Am also trying to eat a fresh apple a day..... an apple a day keeps the doctor away, right?! As always..... love, love, love photos of your beautiful gardens, even in their snowy blankets. Hope you get some quilt time today!!! Hugs!!! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-76880143144402019062019-11-18T04:06:37.221-06:002019-11-18T04:06:37.221-06:00Excellent article. Very interesting to read. I rea...Excellent article. Very interesting to read. I really love to read such a nice article. Thanks! keep rocking.<br /><a href="http://sattaking.online/" rel="nofollow">Double Money</a>Taran singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11779424544310840365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-91523905381132785072019-11-17T07:55:02.953-06:002019-11-17T07:55:02.953-06:00J.L. Murphey - What more could I ask! ;o)J.L. Murphey - What more could I ask! ;o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-195214529812572452019-11-16T23:34:27.129-06:002019-11-16T23:34:27.129-06:00I spin to feed our yarn addiction for the needles....I spin to feed our yarn addiction for the needles. LOLCockeyed Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107151148843311635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-11744351475061989802019-11-15T12:05:12.801-06:002019-11-15T12:05:12.801-06:00Katie C. - That is one darn good idea! Thank you!...Katie C. - That is one darn good idea! Thank you!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-2610231026910970342019-11-15T07:26:03.936-06:002019-11-15T07:26:03.936-06:00That Apple looks good! You cook dry some apple sl...That Apple looks good! You cook dry some apple slices for stocking stuffer gifts ...Katie C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-45085664940079934312019-11-15T06:54:11.813-06:002019-11-15T06:54:11.813-06:00J.L. Murphey - Spinning, crocheting and knitting ....J.L. Murphey - Spinning, crocheting and knitting . . . what wonderful handwork occupations during these upcoming cold winter months. And just think of the beautiful products you'll produce!<br /><br />wisps of words - Well, as they say, 'tis the season. For lots of coziness inside! (Just gotta watch the intake of all the good food that seems so desirable in the cold weather!) ;o]<br /><br />Rain - You have so much more snow than we do right now . . . and probably will have all winter!<br /><br />Lynne - Thanks for your usual sweet note. Of course, I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving, but then so soon after that Christmas (yikes!) will be here and then it seems there's not much restful, cozy, inside relaxing (!) time left before busy summer time hits. (Did I just zoom us right through several months?!)<br /><br />Phil - Yep, those fresh apples each day contain lots good enzymes for help our bodies with so many functions! Sure a lot better for us than a candy bar (!) or something full of more sugar than we need. :o)<br /><br />Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-30541581494929397802019-11-14T20:34:48.026-06:002019-11-14T20:34:48.026-06:00Pretty apples. I also do the apple a day thing. It...Pretty apples. I also do the apple a day thing. It does keep things going, if you know what I mean, but also just helps the general sense of well-being. I agree about the Christmas cake. If I have only dark and light raisins, I am happy. But adding the apricots makes it special. Phil/Eagle BendThe Wykeham Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223636697571715201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-68324751778240867212019-11-14T14:16:27.943-06:002019-11-14T14:16:27.943-06:00Speaking of snow, we had two and a half inches of ...Speaking of snow, we had two and a half inches of the white stuff night before last. It came in super cold for us at this time of the year. Wind chill was at five above zero. The wind was 45 to 50 miles an hour. It was bitter cold. I know how you feel about your wood stove. We were very comfortable with the Pellet Stove. Your mother's recipe is very similar to the one my Mom use to make. Back then every thing was fresh from the land. There was a place we would go to pick the fresh cranberries. WE had wild berries all over our property. Mom would buy the dates and raisins and walnuts. Hope your socks are coming along. You and yours have a very Happy Thanksgiving! xoLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457724188421592415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-74077177730462542732019-11-14T10:52:00.897-06:002019-11-14T10:52:00.897-06:00We got snow here too, it's very pretty! When I...We got snow here too, it's very pretty! When I read about your meat loaf with mashed potatoes, I suddenly wanted some! Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38386813641238122322019-11-14T10:11:46.593-06:002019-11-14T10:11:46.593-06:00Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh.... -happy sigh- You are settling...Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh.... -happy sigh- You are settling into hibernation mode, and all the cozy, warm things, which go with it.<br /><br />It does my heart good, my Dear! To read this. -smile-<br /><br />And you are not the only one, in Pretty Blog Land, to be doing this.<br /><br />🍬🎂🍬wisps of wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995057494013633705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-48946814300210824392019-11-14T09:26:28.725-06:002019-11-14T09:26:28.725-06:00Not fair! I shared my great grandmother's reci...Not fair! I shared my great grandmother's recipe with my tweaks and how-tos in my postings for three weeks! But, no snow here, just cold (19 at night)and winds that will cut through you. We only go out for the animals and wood. So we are already into our winter mode of spinning, crocheting, and knitting. I wish I could quilt but I neither can do it one handed nor have the room for my quilting frame. Sigh!Cockeyed Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107151148843311635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-56380057491368956822019-11-14T08:40:55.205-06:002019-11-14T08:40:55.205-06:00Kris - Yes, our crab apple tree is "Chestnut&...Kris - Yes, our crab apple tree is "Chestnut" and this is the first year it's had fruit for us . . . was planted year before last. We're so impressed by it. It's crisp as you would expect a crab apple fruit to be and juicy! If you get a chance to try the fruitcake recipe, I hope you like it as much as we do.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-5654383249041907222019-11-14T08:21:25.771-06:002019-11-14T08:21:25.771-06:00I love crabapple trees and have many here. Is the...I love crabapple trees and have many here. Is the name of your 2" fruited beauty actually called "Chestnut" crabapple. I simply must find one for my own! That said, your fruitcake sounds like something I would actually try! LOL KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18270962181937604487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-8007808553425250142019-11-14T07:10:40.453-06:002019-11-14T07:10:40.453-06:00Nancy - There was a time when I thought I wanted a...Nancy - There was a time when I thought I wanted a (heated) greenhouse where I could grow fresh food for us in the winter. As of now, even as much as I love gardening, I relish the months when I can have a rest from gardening . . . and think about other things! Stay tuned, though, as I may someday go back to that original winter greenhouse wish! Ya never know . . . <br /><br />Hill Top Post - I think you could call my fruitcake recipe more of a dense, moist, sweet bread (but not too sweet!) type of concoction, but if you do try it, I hope it meets your expectations!<br /><br />February is still very much a winter month for us with no dirt in sight (!), but by March I find myself noting how much snow has melted off the garden each day!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-61744439251880178022019-11-13T23:40:03.827-06:002019-11-13T23:40:03.827-06:00Your stay-at-home day sounds like a perfect one to...Your stay-at-home day sounds like a perfect one to me. I always welcome this time of year for the same reasons you do. Of course, by mid-February I begin to get the urge to get out and dig in the dirt again. My hubby loves fruitcake, so I will have to look your mom's recipe up, too! Hill Top Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417478558713036325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-16513507992065922502019-11-13T20:17:03.882-06:002019-11-13T20:17:03.882-06:00Sounds like a great time to relax and enjoy your w...Sounds like a great time to relax and enjoy your winter. No more garden, all buried....Nancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-15401889348175885482019-11-13T16:33:59.814-06:002019-11-13T16:33:59.814-06:00Sam I Am - Don't know around your area but her...Sam I Am - Don't know around your area but here the commercial fruitcakes are sometimes referred to as "door stops." Hee-hee. I've always admired the fact that it's evident you enjoy being home and revel in all that entails. :o) Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-64720372818175840642019-11-13T16:14:37.547-06:002019-11-13T16:14:37.547-06:00I know...I love staying home! Your garden beds do...I know...I love staying home! Your garden beds do look like they have blankets pulled up. Your dinner sounded great! Your fruitcake sounds much better than the one with the terrible reputation! LOL! Stay warm and enjoy your cozy home.Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-65517205455396620522019-11-13T16:04:33.832-06:002019-11-13T16:04:33.832-06:00JJ - Never hurts to have some things stashed away ...JJ - Never hurts to have some things stashed away in the freezer (under lock and key, of course) way before needed at the holidays! :o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-62565411860388641702019-11-13T16:03:31.380-06:002019-11-13T16:03:31.380-06:00Michelle - I've shared the recipe before (a co...Michelle - I've shared the recipe before (a couple of times!) so if you go over to my right hand side bar and scroll down to the Search box and type in "My Mom's Fruitcake" a couple of posts with the recipe will pop up. The first one is dated Nov. 20, 2009 and to my horror(!) I've noticed I FORGOT TO INCLUDE THE ONE EGG in the recipe. It's only one egg for the three loaves, but still! Arrrgh. The second post is dated Dec. 6, 2015 and does include the one egg. Also I've realized in reading over the two posts that I've increased the amount of dried fruit added, which we like better, and it still bakes up fine. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. (Oh, I cannot believe I left that egg out in the first recipe! Dumb, dumb, dumb.) Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-32943922488938640692019-11-13T15:44:35.576-06:002019-11-13T15:44:35.576-06:00Mmm, Christmas baking. I'm beginning to get th...Mmm, Christmas baking. I'm beginning to get the first bubbles of inspiration...!Jennifer Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595231987892881691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-58690751343048988892019-11-13T15:35:21.075-06:002019-11-13T15:35:21.075-06:00Faith - Keep that hook movin'! Soon as I pay ...Faith - Keep that hook movin'! Soon as I pay a couple of bills here at my desk, I'm gonna mosey on back to my quilt room until dinner time.<br /><br />Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-62665108047946299142019-11-13T14:56:20.262-06:002019-11-13T14:56:20.262-06:00So is your mother's treasured fruitcake recipe...So is your mother's treasured fruitcake recipe one you are willing to share? Sounds like one I'd be willing to EAT, unlike the stereotypical holiday version.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.com