Coffee anyone ?

[SageHill]

6 qts of crushed tomatoes in the canner. Freezing the tomatoes made a huge difference in getting the skins off! Though a frozen tomato could definitely hurt when dropped on a toe (no I didn't but was very careful given my current track record) and I was impatient on the thaw - after hours they were still pretty hard - couldn't wait so I did the "peel" -- thinking I wonder if anyone has been to urgent care with frostbite in August, in So Cal!! Now wouldn't that be a great story for the folks at urgent care?!!! And no I didn't .
Jars are in the canner and the peels are dehydrating in the oven, life is good.
The heavily producing tomato plants are definitely on the end of their production - only 3 lbs today.
Dinner tonight -- BLTs and soup. I used one of the Opo squashes and made a batch of soup. Ohhhhh the taste test was "why have I never had this before?!" so good. The squash is a first for me. You can treat it as a summer squash or let it go and treat it as a winter squash. Let me tell you - I tasted it raw and OMG -- it's very much like a cucumber in taste with a nice crisp crunch. In the soup it's not like cucumber at all. This one is definitely going to be a grow it again one.

 

[Baymule]

Coffee is ready! I’m up, thinking on what to do this morning for those few hours of intolerable heat before it gets absolutely ridiculous, worse than intolerable.

 

[Mini Horses]

Sounds like here...triple digits later. 72 now. Fresh coffee, cantaloupe, toast with apple butter...then go pick up another punch of figs I have a gallon jar of dehydrated now. Hope to double that to carry me thru winter. plus, make a few jars of preserves.

Back to too full freezer again. Need to empty, rearrange and EAT what's in there! Chest type but not huge, maybe 4-5'. Plenty big enough for me. Some bulk pieces taking up room? Ham, Boston butt, whole chicken, etc. Reposition. Lot of cheese I've made for winter lasagna, etc. just added more veggies this week.

Let me tell you - I tasted it raw and OMG -- it's very much like a cucumber in taste with a nice crisp crunch. In the soup it's not like cucumber at all.

What flavor once cooked?

 

[SageHill]

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What flavor once cooked?

Mild squash maybe - the soup looks creamy though there is no milk or cream in it. I froze a bag of the soup and decided I’d add sautéed mushrooms to that when we have it. I like cucumbers but I think I like this better - though it probably wouldn’t make a good relish.

 

[Mini Horses]

Yesterday went to 102+ heat index, inside a lot. Animals laid in shade. Cooled off about 7, as a storm front passed -- mostly wind and only 2-3 drops of rain, it just broke up here & NC. But 60-75 miles north, big storm, winds, etc. Power outages and whole nine yards. So we were lucky. Thankfully only 90 today, with 10mph breezes, so will be a nice day.

With that weather today, I'm toying with what I think I feel like doing...go to work or stay home. Storms predicted for Thurs, rain, so flip-flop days for work I'll figure it out between coffee and chores. Need to rake cut grasses off pastures before rain! Too much there to leave. More to cut.

Got a full dehydrator, more figs to go in. Need room. Did get a pint of preserves made from over ripes.have to do while fruit is coming ripe. Corn is almost done, at a friend's. Need to be ready for that when they call to come harvest. Probably this weekend.

Better check udders on 4-5 of my Boer does, they're carrying kids. Aug/Sep should bring some babes. That'll be Jan/Feb sale ready market kids. Have 5 just a month old romping around...4 are doelings. I've had a girl year so far. Unusual but welcome.

Refill time.

 

[Baymule]

Moving slow. Woke up at 6:30, on second cup of coffee. Need to get chores done and go run some errands in Lufkin. No work outside today!

 

[Mother Hen]

But 60-75 miles north, big storm, winds, etc. Power outages and whole nine yards.

I don't think I got any of the storm last night but am loving the breeze today.

Moving slow

Yup I am too seeing how very early Sunday AM Savage decided to not only pull me but drag (on my belly on the ground) me about 5 feet seeing how he had wanted to chase something that caught his eye. I'm thankful I only ended up very sore and with some bones (ribs, hip, shoulder- all RIGHT side) bruised. I was no help to FH on Sunday when he put our NEW patio furniture together (pic attached). Yup, you do see a Pit Boss wood pellet smoker behind it along with the very first smoker (Char Boil- vertical) and our regular gas grill beside it.

 

[Mini Horses]

Savage decided to not only pull me but drag (on my belly on the ground) me about 5 feet seeing how he had wanted to chase something

OBEDIENCE TRAINING !! You two need this before you are seriously hurt. Sign up, girl. Fast...or you'll be a snowball this winter as he pulls you through.

 

[Baymule]

Coffee is ready. That’s one fine patio set and smoker, @Mother Hen.

 

[Mini Horses]

Busy day planned. Last of figs I had here worked up and in dehydrator! Chickens & cats fed. Goats all still on MY farm no breakouts. Over a week now will go milk after this cuppa.

Then -- tractor work. Rake a field of grass off pasture. Too much to let rot & ruin what's under. It'll make good stall bedding, garden mulch & I have storage. It's even half decent hay, if they choose to eat their fresh bedding Ya never know their mood.

Morning dew is dried, humidity low, temps not bad and a slight breeze. Sounds perfect! Hope it will be