Corn.It took four full moons to grow. Another to dry.I watcher her hands swiftly pat the masa, spread the meat {eight hours of simmering tender} pinch and seal and wrap in its corn husk blanket. Three hours of steaming. For what? Tamales, hot, spicy, tender. Devoured in five minutes, ten if eaten slowly. And isn’t […]
Archives for May 2012
Mother’s Day Goodness
A few goodies about mothers I wanted to share with you. First is a new Bible video “Mary, the Mother of Jesus.” Next is this song by Calee Reed. Her mother died last year of cancer. This is a tribute she wrote to her mother. All proceeds from the sale of “She Put the Music […]
Rhubarb Strawberry Crunch
One of my favorite pairings in the spring are rhubarb and strawberry. I love it in jam. I love it in this dessert. Rhubarb Strawberry Crunch 2 cups flour2 cups packed brown sugar1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats2 tsp. ground cinnamon1 cup butter or margarine8 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb2 pints strawberries, halved2 cups […]
Husbands and Homeschooling
Q. How involved is your husband with your homeschool? A. The answer to this question will be different for every family. In our family my husband doesn’t do any “formal” schooling like I do. He has more of a relaxed, supportive involvement. Here’s a summary of what he does. Reinforcement: Our farming lifestyle is such […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Those who have mothered me
There have been so many, too many to name. My sweet great-great aunt who didn’t mind a precocious three year old coming to visit every day. The kind “grandmother” who “adopted” us when our own grandmothers lived far away. Karon, who taught me how to make bread, whose recipe has now been shared and made […]
A slight delay
The Edwardian Apron tutorial that is scheduled for today is ready but there is a small glitch in getting the pattern together. If I can get it fixed this week I’ll post the tutorial on Sunday. No use posting the tutorial without the pattern! Get your Wordfull Wednesday posts ready for tomorrow! Write about other […]
How I Make My Photos Interactive {a tutorial}
Really, making my images interactive is so easy I shouldn’t label it a tutorial, but many of you have asked how I do it. Thinglink.com I’m stating right up front, that I am not being paid or compensated for saying any of this. I’ve just used Thinglink and enjoyed having it as part of my […]
Keeping Your Child Motivated When Homeschooling
Motivation. The lack thereof can hit either the student or the teacher. What do you do? School needs to be done. I’ve written before about teacher burnout {lack of motivation}. Today I’ll offer some ideas to tackle lack of motivation in children. I am assuming you are already doing the obvious of praying for guidance.Alternate […]
Dandelion Crowns {or other Flower Chains}: A tutorial
When dandelions and other flowers, but dandelions especially, grow abundantly where you live making flower chains or flower crowns is a skill you must learn! Princesses and fair maidens need these to complete their outfits. Or even to add a special touch to a tea party.Step 1: Gather your flowers. We are using dandelions here […]
Hello May!
Glorious, beautiful, sunshiny May! Here’s a tentative {emphasis on tentative} schedule for May posts on the blog. As usual scroll over each day to read more information about it. There are a few giveaways up my sleeve and those may oust some of these “scheduled” posts. Come join us this May! © 2007-2012 Chocolate on […]