daily yarns 'n more

oh my, it seems i missed posting yesterday

I was sitting outside yesterday with my dear hubby waiting for the grill to be ready and I commented that I didn't do a post.  Have I been that busy?  Let's see, I've not been any busier than usual.

The verdict is in on the White Lily flour...and it's a Thumbs UP!!!!

I just eliminated the salt.  They are the fluffiest lightest biscuits I have ever had and they are great with homemade strawberry jam slathered on top.

After dinner last night we went down to the lake and took a walk on the pier.  It was a beautiful night and we were even able to see the Chicago skyline.  It was a bit hazy but you could still see the buildings pretty clear.  The lake was full of sail boats coming in from a race they had taken.

It has been such a nice summer.  I love having the windows open and had thought that I could handle not having the air on when it got too hot out.  But a few weeks ago I caved and the air went on.  So, I'll not complain as long as I can keep my windows and doors open.  I've been trying to do some sewing and my little sewing corner can get pretty hot and stuffy.  The air just doesn't seem to move around in there.

Not much else going on here at the homestead.

I hope you all have a great weekend!

don't you just enjoy summer time pleasures when food is involved?

I bought some corn on the cob at the grocery store the other day and it tasted pretty good.  I remember when all the kids were still at home this many ears of corn would NOT be enough.  It's nice my grocery bill is getting much smaller now that there is only 1 at home.  At times I still can't believe that we have 8 married.

Made some chicken salad the other day from The Farm Chicks cookbook and a salad with the cilantro that I have growing.  Another recipe from their cookbook that is wonderful.

I also can't believe that the summer is half over.  The days seem like they are just flying by and before you know it the snow will be here.  I don't know about you, but last winter was a bad one for me.  I was so ready for summer to come.

Meijers had some cherries on sale and they were pretty good too.  I have to definitely go back to this store.

The verdict is still out on the White Lily flour.  I did make some biscuits and they were pretty good...BUT, and there is a big BUT, they were a bit salty.  Now, I THINK I put in the right amount of salt...So, I'm going to make another batch without the salt to see how they are.  I'll let you know about the results.  I've haven't tried the Martha White flour yet, but I'll let you know when I do.

I don't think I have anymore food to talk about (lol).  It seems that I have food on the brain right now ;0

You all have a scrumptious day today.

mary, mary, quite contrary

How does your garden grow?  Last night took us around the yard looking at how our garden and plants are growing.

The grapes are looking great.  We have them tied up so that they will start to grow up instead of on the ground.  There is still much to learn about growing grapes.  Phil came over on the 4th to help Jim put up the fencing for the grapes.

Now we just sit back and watch them grow.  With some maintenance on our part now and again.

The asparagus is looking good and I can't wait to be able to cut it next year.  It's too early yet on the blueberry bushes that we planted.  But, so far they are looking good too.

The melon plant is starting to spread some and is very healthy looking.

I finally found the spot where my tomato plants do great at.  I will be having a lot of tomatoes when they ripen.  I can't wait to do some canning.

My lilies are looking pretty vibrant this year.  My coneflowers are not in bloom yet and I can't wait until they are.

Now we're just waiting for everything to ripen.  We have been having onions a lot.  Jim will usually go and pick some for lunch and I will use them in recipes.  Nothing like eating food that you planted yourself.

Not much else going on at the homestead. 

You all have a wonderful day today.

a "just 'cause" Apron Giveaway

Susan over at Not Quite June Cleaver is having a giveaway.  So head on over if you want to enter.

a fun weeked

I'm still recovering from the weekend.  I slept in so late today, an unusual thing for me to do.  We had a really nice 4th with a cookout and so much food.  There were more dishes to eat then there were people to eat them.  The grand-kids that were here had a squirt gun fight and I think this one won.

On Sunday we went for a drive to visit our son and his family.  We took our time and I got a few shots along the way.

This is why there are no more lotus beds anymore around here.  The boat traffic here is so bad it's almost like trying to get through Chicago during rush hour.  For some reason to me this doesn't quite fall into my category of FUN.

I love driving along the back roads instead of taking the interstate roads.  If you take the interstate you miss things like this.

On our way back home I remembered a store that I have been wanting to go to and since we were out in the area we stopped.  I looked on-line and Meijers is the only place that carries a certain kind of flour I have been wanting to try...White Lily brand and I found some Martha White flour that we also don't have in this area.  I've been wanting to try these for awhile now just to see if they are as good as people say they are. 

Another product that is not found in our area but I found at Meijers, is Sanders Hot Fudge topping.  I think you can only find this in Michigan.  Oh course I had to buy a jar and I can't wait to have some.

I'm sure there are other items at this store that we don't have in our local stores.  I guess I'll just have to make a monthly trip and check it out more.

You all have a super day today.

eta: The 4th is over, so it's on to picnic/grilling/summer theme.  I love the pre-made themes that TypePad has.