tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post8972638792996034022..comments2024-03-29T15:58:41.446+10:00Comments on down to earth: Slow cooking and slow livingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19290739536787487512010-08-28T16:50:34.244+10:002010-08-28T16:50:34.244+10:00Lóve this post Rhonda.
It's difficult for me t...Lóve this post Rhonda.<br />It's difficult for me to get up early in the morning, but when I'm out of my bed, I usually do most things before I have to go out to bring my son to school. When I get back to our house (still no home, but I'm busy with it) most things are done and I can spend my time knitting or sewing.<br />Thanks again and thank you still for the wonderfull words about being home-proud. They get to me every single day and I'm learning of it, eech day.<br />Thank you, God bless.<br /><br />Love from HollandMoniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828404522476914827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66760944839904009272010-08-26T06:39:46.550+10:002010-08-26T06:39:46.550+10:00I just wanted to say thanks for this post. I somet...I just wanted to say thanks for this post. I sometimes forget that I really CAN take it slowly if I want. I feel like I pressure myself way too much at times & it's really getting to me that I'm feeling so overwhelmed. You reminded me to take it slow & things will get done eventually with a happy mama and not an anxious one!Mahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03170389735098847562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45387527881295458872010-08-23T17:35:34.050+10:002010-08-23T17:35:34.050+10:00hi there! yes I love the blog! as I have rh arthri...hi there! yes I love the blog! as I have rh arthritis being slow in everything I do is a way of life! I used to be very impatient with myself but after 5 years I accept my limitations and almost thankful for the ra....not the pain but the life lesson! and I do get most things done..and ask for help if its beyond me. I have recently started knitting again and although I cant do more than a few rows at a time it is helping keep my hands going!! Crochet next?irishwillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07674335871013315258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87362856910652544612010-08-23T08:42:53.771+10:002010-08-23T08:42:53.771+10:00I think your meals are lovely. I find as I get ol...I think your meals are lovely. I find as I get older that we don't need fancy or big meals either - it is just too much. <br /><br />As a side question, any tips on how to be an early morning person? I've struggled with this my whole life and really want to be "awake with the chooks". :)Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869204059908421195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72836461776125211482010-08-22T23:41:48.282+10:002010-08-22T23:41:48.282+10:00The slow cooker and my cast iron cooker are my fav...The slow cooker and my cast iron cooker are my favorites for slow cooking. Using either makes our home smell wonderful and it's so nice to have a day's work behind me and a nice meal in front. By buying on sale and using the freezer we've always got a slow cooked meal waiting to happen.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61460573085286279022010-08-22T16:26:15.786+10:002010-08-22T16:26:15.786+10:00I'm a morning person too, and like to get on w...I'm a morning person too, and like to get on with any baking first thing in the morning, as I will do today with Apple Gingerbread and some Pear Scones (I have a blogging friend arriving later).<br /><br />Your soup looks absolutely scrumptious! If I wasn't on a different continent, I'd be round with a begging bowl : )Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25003819326647841132010-08-21T15:08:29.058+10:002010-08-21T15:08:29.058+10:00enjoy reading your blogenjoy reading your blogfairchildstreethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211020458372614948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23980862981390873902010-08-21T13:13:08.976+10:002010-08-21T13:13:08.976+10:00looks soo yummy!. I need to remind myself to slow ...looks soo yummy!. I need to remind myself to slow down way too often. Thanks for a lovely post! :)STEPHANIE.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14238700249522308899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52172168362019542332010-08-21T11:18:13.023+10:002010-08-21T11:18:13.023+10:00I remember when I was a child if I was feeling sic...I remember when I was a child if I was feeling sick, my Aunt would always make custard in pyrex cups, in a pan filled with water. <br />Oh, how I would fain an illness if I could get someone to pamper me like that now. Wonderful to see that delicious custard. Congratulations on your grandbaby.<br />Your turn to make lasting memories.mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292853045512960614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43045910633093182342010-08-21T10:16:57.009+10:002010-08-21T10:16:57.009+10:00I'm very good to the staff...haha. that was fu...I'm very good to the staff...haha. that was funny.<br /><br />The custard looks SO YUMMY!!!!<br /><br />and I WiLL have a gentle and stress free weekend. I like that saying. very nice! <br /><br />great post!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132322256640338173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36050923872654854682010-08-21T06:49:22.883+10:002010-08-21T06:49:22.883+10:00I love the expression that your thoughts of all us...I love the expression that your thoughts of all us working toward the same ideal draws us together into a community of something far bigger.<br /> <br />Now that I have aging parents who need help and look so forward to visits from me to gather the harvest and put up garden bounty, I gain strength from the stories of unity and generations gone before me who shared the workload. But still, I miss the human companion. Though I don't have siblings to share the load with, I am so glad technology has given us the ability to be that "something bigger".Carolynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581024347242760698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54988214163347390742010-08-21T02:39:12.231+10:002010-08-21T02:39:12.231+10:00Hello Rhonda jean.
The soup looks just wondeful. ...Hello Rhonda jean.<br /> The soup looks just wondeful. we here are great soup lovers and you can beet a winter stew.When I do buy a roasting joint normaly it is brisket and lamb always more than we need for one meal as I will make cheets pie(I make a filling and cook it on the top of the stove and cook the pastry seperatly in the oven).<br />Rhomda, I was wondering if you would share your dupling recipe with us all please?<br />Rachel<br />England... leaning to let go and try not to be perfect lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384910681491031983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57697602555404867542010-08-21T01:18:07.663+10:002010-08-21T01:18:07.663+10:00Oh how this sounds so much like my life. Grand ju...Oh how this sounds so much like my life. Grand just grand. Now add two active kids<br />balance just the balance. Retirement is not a thing to aspire to it is the contentment of finding pleasure in the work that we do.Donettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79287210255330459702010-08-21T00:20:55.978+10:002010-08-21T00:20:55.978+10:00Hi Lynda! I'll need your email address to add...Hi Lynda! I'll need your email address to add you to my new blog. Definitely could use some insight on canning and food preservation right now.<br /><br />I am looking for a really good chutney recipe. Any recs?The Three Little Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293720770115453987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86955966504316620722010-08-20T23:28:18.591+10:002010-08-20T23:28:18.591+10:00I'm making a stew just like that (minus the be...I'm making a stew just like that (minus the beef) for dinner tonight. Herby dumplings in stew are a loved food here, but I try to avoid the dumplings because of the calories (honestly, I need to avoid the calories!). Your picture has my mouth watering!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6151293694450967072010-08-20T22:43:44.569+10:002010-08-20T22:43:44.569+10:00Thank you for this wonderful post. I read it befor...Thank you for this wonderful post. I read it before breakfast and it has started my whole day right.That Soft Distortionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824694076577991932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65236598694342185312010-08-20T22:28:58.393+10:002010-08-20T22:28:58.393+10:00Hi Rhonda , I have just enjoyed watching this vide...Hi Rhonda , I have just enjoyed watching this video on you tube and also thought that you and other readers would enjoy it as well. What she says about working with your hands really spoke to me. If you get a chance I highly recommend it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfoByYLSBY8&feature=player_embedded#!Rennaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079775631882832709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15206078741002218642010-08-20T22:23:51.411+10:002010-08-20T22:23:51.411+10:00Sounds like a lovely day! I get up early too- but ...Sounds like a lovely day! I get up early too- but an hour later than you. It's so nice to accomplish everything so early. <br />Your custard looks very yummy...my mouth is watering. <br />The slow cooker is so handy when the preserving/gardening season is on (all summer), and it doesn't heat up the house like the oven does. Squash soup is especially good in it. <br />I love knitting at night time as well! DH usually wants to watch something, but it doesn't hold my interest so I always have something nearby to pick up. Loved reading your post this morning! Hope you have a beautiful day.<br />The Girl in the Pink DressThe Girl in the Pink Dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00250837836714463827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87513087976011820212010-08-20T21:37:04.246+10:002010-08-20T21:37:04.246+10:00I had never thought of making custard with apples:...I had never thought of making custard with apples:) We have a family favorite...custard pie, that I adore! Will have to give the apples a try next time.<br /><br />I agree with you about the slow, steady pace, and enjoying your work. Although I don't usually get up as early as you unless the cat and dog decide I should, I love those days when I don't make a "to do" list, and just work my way around the house, doing what needs to be done. I usually get more done on those days lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85268695002147418342010-08-20T20:30:17.767+10:002010-08-20T20:30:17.767+10:00Thanks for sharing, especially the egg custard rec...Thanks for sharing, especially the egg custard recipe. I have loads of eggs to use since my hens started laying this season and you have reminded me about custard! Best wishes.Cabbage Tree Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035566919486082520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4311783062327188342010-08-20T20:15:26.232+10:002010-08-20T20:15:26.232+10:00I am not a morning person! Occasionally I'm aw...I am not a morning person! Occasionally I'm awake at 4am (toddler related), but I always intend to go back to sleep again :-) I do like a slower start to the day, though - I find that making porridge in the morning on the stovetop sets up an approach to the day that is far more pleasant than the rush-rush alternative! <br /><br />One of the things I love about winter is the possibility of slow cooking. It doesn't always come together with the unpredictability of a toddler, but when it does, it's rather lovely!dillpicklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167045189440606367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35400762416250390872010-08-20T19:36:08.928+10:002010-08-20T19:36:08.928+10:00I enjoyed this post very much, and the pictures of...I enjoyed this post very much, and the pictures of your delicious meals - even though it's early in the a.m. here, I'm ready for dinner! I'm also a Blue Willow girl, and I love your dishes!Belvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914949383939794000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70497188600992882352010-08-20T19:22:29.819+10:002010-08-20T19:22:29.819+10:00Hi Ronda,
I often do not react, and read your blo...Hi Ronda,<br /><br />I often do not react, and read your blog every day.<br />Like you helps you feel connected with other women so I feel it too.<br />No out of bed as early as you, I do not often, but I love the morning.<br />I'm in my early years worked for a couple whose husband is so early in the morning got up and always cared for the animals.<br />He also went to bed very early evening, it said, the big light goes out, so it's bedtime. People lived once more in the light of day I think.<br />Warm regards, MargaretUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144740368499026771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35582121463984815532010-08-20T16:09:37.420+10:002010-08-20T16:09:37.420+10:00Hi Rhonda...You're an early riser like my fath...Hi Rhonda...You're an early riser like my father. He's always up at 4 a.m. I asked him once why he does this. He likes to read his Bible, pray etc...when it's quiet. Now me on the other hand, I like to get up around 7 a.m. I just recently started working again, after being layed off since February...and now I get up at 5 a.m. It's not always easy...but I do love it, because I get most things done the earlier half of the day. The latter half I can enjoy for myself...knitting, crochet, etc!!! <br />The barley soup with the veggies and beef...looks really good. Do you have a link to the recipe? <br /><br />Oh congrats on the new little one :) :) :) That's so exciting!!! You'll have loads of fun knitting things for that precious baby!!!! Have a great weekend. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)Heather's Blog-o-ramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14836123111756438192010-08-20T13:17:33.967+10:002010-08-20T13:17:33.967+10:00I have always been a morning person and I have lea...I have always been a morning person and I have learned in the past months that waking up earlier than others in the house really helps me get a better grasp on the day. So every morning I'm up at 5am and sometimes I just have some tea and watch the sun come up and others I get stuff done and breakfast made. I find that little bit of time by myself to be completely wonderful and I would not trade it for an extra hour of sleep ever. <br /> I too found your account of your day to have a calming effect and it made me smile. Thanks!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304513716383821106noreply@blogger.com