Catching Up

Through the red door

I finally got around to painting the front door.  I had been wanting to paint it red for quite awhile, then last week the old hardware broke and it seemed like it was the ideal time to redo the whole door.  
Initially Robert had a little difficulty getting the strike plate in just the right spot and it caused the latch to stick.  The only way I could get the door open was by using both hands to push down on the thumb lever.  Thank goodness he fixed that problem.  

I drink or rather, I pour almond milk on my cereal and smoothies,  due to some lactose intolerance.  I love the taste  of almond milk over some of the other nut milks but what I didn't like was all the additives the manufacture add to it.  So I decided to make my own.  This way I know exactly what is in it.  I tried a couple of different recipes before settling on one.  I still use cows milk for yogurt and Robert's cereal. 
I also made a turmeric paste for golden milk.  I had a recipe that worked well for me in the past but I couldn't find it.  I found another one on the internet,  but it just didn't work, and tasted awful.  Back to searching. yard

Update on the front yard.  

We planted 7 fruit trees in the front yard, which has really changed the look of the front.  5 of them have multiple kinds of fruit or varieties of the same fruit.  One has 3 different apples, another 3 different cherries, another has peaches, nectarines and apricots all grafted on the same root stock.  Along with those there is a lime tree and a pomegranate tree.  

  The window planter boxes have been installed as well.  You can see the gazebo better from this angle.  The brick floor is yet to be installed, but it will most likely be the last anyway.  I haven't decided what to plant in the boxes yet.  I have always had  it in the back of my mind to put medicinal and/or dying plants in the front. 

Lastly Robert and I drove to Santa Rosa Ca, to attend the Heirloom Exposition, sponsored by Baker Creek Seeds.  Three days of vendors, activities, speakers, and panels, dealing with heirloom seeds and rare seeds.  We were only there one day but there was much to see.      And.......

I got to meet these wonderful folks. 

Homestead Homies

Doug and Stacy from You Tube,channel, Off Grid With Doug and Stacy. I have been enjoying their homesteading wisdom and experience for sometime now and was very excited to talk with them.  They were very generous with their time  and very kind people.  Head on over to their You Tube channel and check them out.