{"id":68663,"date":"2023-04-17T21:14:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T04:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=68663"},"modified":"2023-04-18T18:05:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T01:05:49","slug":"monday-is-here-and-we-are-busy-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=68663","title":{"rendered":"Monday Is Here And We Are Busy Again!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We try to keep up with technology!<\/p><\/div>\n

The world has turned 260 degrees since yesterday morning, and Ol’ Sol is shining brightly even though the outside temperature was in the 50s.\u00a0 We called Colleen, and New Hampshire was in the 80s; this Global Warming has got to stop!!<\/p>\n

The week got started with a whimper!\u00a0 We went to Mary’s PT and Ralph’s Market for some necessities.\u00a0 We got Jan some turkey pinwheel sandwiches, and I dropped off a six-pack of non-alcoholic beer for Jan to keep cold for me.\u00a0 We visited for a while.<\/p>\n

Arriving home, Mary made brunch, and we did some house cleaning before getting into the Grey Ghost for our first trip to Home Depot.\u00a0 We wanted some azaleas, a new tomato, strawberries, and soaker hoses.<\/p>\n

Did You Know?\u00a0 <\/strong>Azaleas are highly toxic \u2013 the leaves and nectar contain a neurotoxin called andromedotoxin.\u00a0 Honey produced strictly from the Azalea\/Rhododendron nectar is called “mad honey” and was used to defeat an invading army in Turkey, according to the ancient Roman historian Pliny the Elder.<\/div>\n

What time is it?\u00a0 Pie time!\u00a0 When Becky and Dan came over and did the garden tour, Dan mentioned he loved blackberries, and I suggested that Mary make a blackberry pie, and we would take it to him.\u00a0 Well, we did just that!<\/p>\n

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How many grams of protein are in a blackberry pi? 3.14159265!<\/p>\n

The blackberries were a mix of fresh ones and some frozen ones, originally from Oregon!\u00a0 The pie made the house smell fabulous!<\/p>\n

I assisted the baker by doing the top crust with some designs.\u00a0 It was not fair; she captured the top of my head as it was unadorned with hair!<\/p>\n

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QUIET!!\u00a0 Artist at work!<\/p><\/div>\n

The top needed sugar sprinkles and a butter wash so the crust would turn brown.<\/p>\n

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Today was “Pie Day” Mary sprinkled sugar on the top before entering the oven.<\/p><\/div>\n

After the oven completed its task, the pie was ready to cool and be taken to Newport for personal delivery!<\/p>\n

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The masterpiece.<\/p><\/div>\n

We meandered through the garden again before heading to Newport and observed that the Nasturtiums were in full bloom.<\/p>\n

Did You Know?\u00a0 <\/strong>Nasturtium flowers are best suited for raw applications as their delicate nature cannot withstand high-heat preparations.\u00a0 They are commonly added as a finishing element and garnish to dishes and are tossed into green salads, pasta, grain bowls, and stir-fries.\u00a0 The petals can also be layered in sandwiches and quesadillas, stuffed with cream cheese and herbs, minced and blended into butter, or pureed with the leaves to make a nasturtium pesto.\u00a0 Both the nasturtium plant’s buds and seeds are edible and commonly pickled, yielding a flavor and texture similar to capers.\u00a0 In addition to savory applications,<\/p>\n

Nasturtium flowers can be frozen in ice cubes, blended into smoothies, or used to decorate cakes.\u00a0 Nasturtium flowers pair well with meats such as veal, poultry, fish, corned beef, and ham, shrimp; fruits such as bananas, blueberries, avocado, and tomatoes; scallions, radish, beets, leafy greens such as arugula, mesclun, baby spinach, oak-leaf, and red-leaf, potatoes, herbs such as chervil, dill, and tarragon, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and almonds.\u00a0 The flowers should not be picked until needed, but once picked, they will last up to two days when stored loosely in plastic bags in the refrigerator.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Our Nasturshims are ready to eat.<\/p><\/div>\n

Further exploration revealed the Fava Beans were in total production, and the stems were loaded with the beans.\u00a0 Mary picked a large bag of beans, and we watched a movie while she prepared them.\u00a0 \u00a0I chopped up the remains and put them in our pail for burying in the garden as the pods are high in nitrogen, and the worms have a field day with the remains.<\/p>\n

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Mary prepped the Fava Beans, and they turned out fantastic.<\/p><\/div>\n

We pick the defunct leaves from the plants as we meander through the garden, and that’s why the garden always looks neat and ready for visitors!<\/p>\n

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We took an afternoon stroll in the garden.<\/p><\/div>\n

The new strawberry baskets are phenomenal; no more bug bites, and the strawberries stay clean!\u00a0 We have 100 more on the potting bench, many of which we will install tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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The new strawberry racks are great!<\/p><\/div>\n

Scout, The Wonder Dog, has perfected a method of looking like he is resting\/sleeping, but in reality, he is supervising our visit to the garden.\u00a0 It must involve some mental telepathy; we are not sure.<\/p>\n

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We were under adult supervision the entire time.<\/p><\/div>\n

Later in the afternoon, we went to Home Depot, got a replacement tomato, bought two new strawberries (we found some room), and a soaker hose for the crookneck squash!\u00a0 While there, we shopped for some patio furniture for the front yard patio, and we wanted another firepit built into the table.\u00a0 The rocker was also a swivel and was quite comfortable.<\/p>\n

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We are shopping again!<\/p><\/div>\n

Returning home, I made a mice-meat pie for Vicky, who we will see tomorrow at Old Ranch.\u00a0 I go for a pre-op clearance with Dr. Rucker at 10:45 am, so we will call Vicky and meet her at Old Ranch at about noon.\u00a0 She will be surprised by the pie!<\/p>\n

Irene will also join us for lunch; always a pleasant surprise!<\/p>\n

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Did You Know?\u00a0 <\/strong>Mincemeat was originally a medieval (England) sweet, spicy mixture of chopped (minced) lean meat (usually beef or beef tongue), suet, and fruit.<\/p>\n

It was generally served as an entree.\u00a0 Gradually the meat content was reduced, and today the mixture contains nuts, dried fruit (raisins, apples, pears, citrus peel, etc.), beef suet, spices, and brandy or rum, but no beef.<\/p>\n

Mincemeat is used primarily in pies and tarts.\u00a0 Mince pies date back to medieval times and possibly long before.\u00a0 They are descended from a huge pie baked on Christmas Eve containing chopped beef, suet, nuts, spices, and fruit, of which whole dried plums were vital.<\/p>\n

The pie was baked initially open, but a crust was added to the top as time passed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yummy<\/p><\/div>\n

We had a great dinner and watched a movie before heading to Newport for the pie delivery!<\/p>\n

The iPhone buzzed, beeped, and made other disgusting noises as soon as we arrived home.\u00a0 I thought Scout was on the computer again!\u00a0 It was a text from Becky!<\/p>\n

We have a gratified recipient!\u00a0 We are awaiting his in-depth review of the final result.<\/p>\n

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About to be devoured!<\/p><\/div>\n

Upon returning home, we watched a movie and crashed for the evening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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