My neighbor Andy, who is a Renaissance Man if I ever knew one, gave me his recipe for pickles last summer. Because all his recipes are golden I made a batch. The pickles turned out great--crunchy, garlicky goodness!
Garlic Dill Pickles
2 quarts water
1 pint vinegar
1/2 c salt
2 T sugar
garlic cloves, peeled - 2 or 3 per quart jar
dill* - 1 or 2 heads per quart jar
pickling cucumbers
Bring brine to boil and pour over packed jars. Place into hot water bath (already hot) and return to boil. Turn off heat and let stand to cool overnight. Remove jars. Check lids. Let cucumbers pickle for at least six weeks before opening.
*Andy freezes his dill. As soon as his dill is ready, he cuts off the heads and puts them in the freezer. He then takes them out as needed. I have not tried this yet, but because it is Andy's advice I'm sure it works.
05 August 2011
County Fair
We go to the County Fair every year and volunteer to staff the Lutherans for Life booth for a few hours. My husband's family has always been actively involved with Life groups and causes. I'm proud that my husband is continuing the tradition.
We had to pry the fetal models out of Isabel's arms. She would have cradled that baby all day if we would have let her.
A local non-denom church had a raffle for an ipod and was passing out cotton candy. That'll pack in the pews padded chairs!
Some guy had a remote control talking cow. He casually stood off to the side speaking into a microphone messing with all the kids. My children loved it and had no idea how it worked. Magical, corny, farm-style fun!
Dairy barn, my favorite!
Pygmy goats!
Ugly, featherless, long-necked chickens!
Corn dogs!
Kubotas!
Severely over-priced rides!
A really fun evening. It always is.
29 July 2011
Home Tour: Porch
21 July 2011
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