Yesterday I decided I'd try to make my own yogurt! My son has been making some and so I figured if he could, I could......NOT!!!!
I scalded the milk and kept it at the right temperature for 20 minutes, stirring constantly....Then I put it in a cooler bag with 2 hot beanie bags and set it in the sun for 6 hours.......it didn't sour. I think the temp was too hot....DISAPPOINTED!
This morning I tried again.....this time I thought I'd keep it warm in my
crock pot. I even stuck a thermometer in there....kept it between 90* and 110* for 6 hours......RUNNY!!!!! I was so disappointed.
Guess I'll have to break down and ask my son't advice!!!!
Gardening has been a bit of a challenge this year because of the heat. If you don't get out there pretty early in the morning, before the sun tries to burn you alive, forget it!
I was rewarded yesterday for any work I've done this year when I saw my perennial hibiscus blooming.....five great big gorgeous blooms!!! I just love them. I have two other plants in bud, but nothing flowering yet.
I decided I'd better get some things ready for our trip to Nova Scotia in September. We've been there many times, so the scenery isn't exactly captivating....the smell of the pulp mills in NB aren't either!
So far I have my 4" weaving loom and different colours of wool yarn to make some squares.
Today I purchased enough of this pretty wool to make a really cute cardigan for a special little someone who lives not far away....for Christmas. It is the perfect colour for her.
I will also take wool for a pair of socks and my spindle. It's a long drive and I like to keep busy. We plan on camping for a couple of nights each way as part of our vacation, so I'll need lots of stuff to keep me occupied.....I can only read for so long.
I'm hoping for a day trip to Chetticamp in Cape Breton....it's only a two or three hour drive from where we'll stay in Cole Harbour. It's known for it's wool rug hooking shop and fine instructors.....hmmm....guess I'd better pack in a hook or two as well.
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