Out-of-town Family and Hot days

Sorry to my blog friends for my absence.

We have family from Nebraska visiting with twin 5 year old boys!!

But,I wanted to make sure you all knew you were not forgotten and I wanted to give you all something to help cool you off from these hot days we have had lately.........



Ahhhhhh,isnt that better?
Can you feel the mist on your face?
I feel cooler already:)

{ To My Daddy }

Daddy's hands were soft and gentle when I was cryin'

Daddy's hands were hard as steel when I'd done wrong,

Daddy's hands weren't always gentle but I've come to understand,

there was always love in Daddy's hands.

(song by Holly Dunn)

Happy Father's Day, Daddy,

I Love You.

Pretty Porch of the Week

Come,Friend!
I have a glass of lemonade for you!
Let the kids play in the yard while you and I will have a good visit.

(just a note:the white bench is a old metal Day Bed,what a pretty re-use!)

Happy Friday!

Kitchen of the Week

I love the sink in this kitchen!

Homemade Mayonnaise

2 egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon powered mustard
1/8 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of Cayenne
4 to 5 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar
1 1/2 cups olive or salad oil
4 teaspoons hot water

Beat yolks, salt, mustard, sugar, pepper and 1 teaspoon lemon juice(or vinegar) till very thick and pale yellow.
Start adding 1/4 of the oil,bit by bit,beating as adding (this is where a blender,or food processor comes in handy,I use a immersion hand blender)
Continuing to blend, add another teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of hot water,add another 1/4 cup oil and teaspoon of lemon juice and water.
Add 1/2 cup oil and rest of water and lemon juice,all while blending.
Add remaining oil,blending till thick and combined.
Cover and Refrigerate,use with in a week.
Makes 1 1/2 cups of Mayonnaise

Shall we Dine on the Veranda?

Ah, to have a lovely porch like this.....to utter these words...."Tonight we shall a few friends over and dine on the veranda"
Glass of Chablis,anyone?

The Country Kitchens of the Week

There are only two words that can describe these two kitchens: Pure Sweetness!
I see these kitchens and cool lemonade,sugar cookies and a vase of tulips come to mind.
Okay,two more words: Simply Darling!
P.S. *girlish squeal* A pink Fridge!!! How adorable is that!!

Easy Peasy Homemade Ricotta Cheesy

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

1 Gallon fresh whole milk ( I use fresh goats milk )
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon course kosher salt

Pour milk into a large pan,heat up to 185 degrees.
Remove from heat. While gently stirring,add the vinegar,tiny curds will form,let sit for a couple of minutes then pour into a colander lined with cheese cloth.
Let drain for 20 minutes.
Mix salt to taste.
If you want a real creamy cheese add a little heavy cream to the mixture before putting in fridge ( I don't do this,I think its creamy enough:)
Will keep for a week.
There you go,ladies and gents!
You can make your own homemade ricotta cheese!
Try some tonight!

A lovely Day....

Here are a couple of pics from my little world...... A walk a long side the quickly growing wheat field

And a cheery poppy-colored knitting project at home.