Welcome to the first weekend view of 2024. I hope that the new year has been off to a good start for you and yours.
The new year has been full of family, fun and a bit of downtime here. As usual, the blog and projects are kind of quiet after the holidays. A bit of time regrouping, resting and dreaming have been in order and I have been enjoying a bit of a break and rejuvenating. While the weekend view isn’t full of project peeks this week- it is all about the week that was.
New Year Brunch
We started 2024 with a brunch with family. My son Cullan and his wife Diem hosted a fun New Years Day brunch for everyone. Full of delicious breakfast foods and festive decor- we had a great time welcoming in the new year with the kids and grand babies.
Curly
Curly has officially declared he wants to be a house chicken. Every morning when the coop opens up- he runs out. I stand by the door and say ‘Where’s my Curly Bird?’ and he comes running. He loves to come inside and warm up by the fire and get some cuddles. He is pretty good when we ask him if he is ready to go outside or tell him it is time for bed- he will head to the door and wander on out. Lately Gandalf has been joining him. And today? They have both been keeping us company all day.
My mom keeps telling me it is not usual to have a chicken come into the house. I told her if you are a chicken person- it is usual. I know a lot of folks who have chickens that live indoors and wear diapers every day. But I do understand if you are not a chicken person- you would not get that a chicken is just like a dog or cat to some folks.
Manifesting Challenge
My daughter and I are doing a 21 day manifesting challenge currently. Everyday we read about the days work and then do a meditation about it. So far we are just about a week into it- I’ll keep you posted on how the rest of the challenge goes. And how about that vibrant sunrise? I had to run out and snap a quick iPhone photo of it when I saw it last week. So.Darn.Beautiful.
Sourdough baking
Today I am making a sourdough starter for baking bread and we are baking a couple of herb bread loaves. We buy fresh baked bread from the bakery rather than shelf bread- but wanted something even fresher. It has been probably 25 years since I baked a lot of bread- occasionally there might be a sweet bread or something along those lines- but back in.the.day. used to make bread in a bread maker. This time, it is all by hand. A bonus about sourdough starter? One of my grandmothers used to make sourdough pancakes from her starter whenever we would visit and I can remember how delicious they were. I am excited to see how this sourdough bread baking goes- if anyone has any tips- I would love them.
Would you be interested in more info on how our sourdough baking goes?
Coming your way
While I am taking new projects slowly over here- I am working on some redecorating, adding warmth and cozy for winter while some bigger projects are on the horizon.
YES, i WOULD LOVE TO KNOW HOW YOUR SOURDOUGH BREAD BAKING GOES. i MAKE SOURDOUGH CINNAMON ROLLS AND i AM VERY INTERESTED! tHANK YOU!
There is a television series called recipes for love and murder on one of the streaming services. Maria doyle kennedy, with her beautiful irish accent plays a journalist in South Africa who must transition from writing about food to being an advice columnist. She writes her advice centered around food all whilst a chicken keeps her company in the kitchen. I Don’t think you have much time for television, but she plays a really lovely character. With a house chicken.
Yes, i would love to hear how the bread baking goes. That’s something I want to try again but not until this 10 lbs that”s stuck on my tummy comes off!
Have a digital
Scale? Makes the process of getting that starter a bit quicker and less mess. King arthur flour has a simple recipe, although those first couple weeks are diligent. I did use bottled water in the beginning but then used tap water for three years and kept it going. I jusT found it in my fridge hard as a rock.. i too had added 10 POUNDS to my frame trying to use itup, and forgot just to feed it through the holidays
New to your blOg, but id love to hear how your bread turns out as well as hoping You’ll pass the reCipe on! Please ta more pics of the chicks!
Yes i would the sourdough recipe.
Hi. Thanks for the lovely picture.
I would love a recipe for the sourdough starter, if you have it.
Have a swell day and a great year2024
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What a great idea, with chicken in the house!!!!Fun!
Yes, i would LOVE to know more about SOURDOUGH bread MAKING and recipies. I just got some 16 year old starter and made my first pancakes.
What brand is your kit stove? ILVE?
Love your blogs!!!♥️♥️♥️
Hi Linda, It is a Lacanche
Sweet pictures of family. My opinion is you can have what ever animals you want in your house.. it’s your house! Lol I love animals, they are unconditional love 😻!!
Lovely photos and if you want a house chicken have a house chicken it is your house afterall
I love sourdough bread so anything you share will be great!
Love a sourdough stArter recipe and recipe, and love chickens:-). They givs us great eggs!
Longtime reader but almost never comment. Not sure why since I love your posts, your designs, your yards, and your recipes. I would love to see how you fare with the sourdough bread. Also looking forward to seeing what projects you have planned. And aren’t grandchildren just the best? looking forward to your 2024!