Tag Archives: winter weather

“Just Right”

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Yesterday I pulled the milk jug out of the cool box, reserved ½ cup to make sourdough bread, and used what was left to sample my new batch of coffee liqueur. The jug was freshness-dated November 5, but ten days … Continue reading →

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6 to 8 Weeks

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Michelle has started planning this year’s garden. I see this as a symbol of indomitable hope, as the homestead remains deep in the grip of bitter winter weather. Looking at her notes and journals from last year, she announced that … Continue reading →

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