tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.comments2022-11-17T05:27:16.085-05:00Herbs and Spice and Everything NiceMandaMachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08854035876515387003noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-29280161417711557382013-06-08T20:25:37.373-04:002013-06-08T20:25:37.373-04:00Wow, what a great idea, thanks for sharing!Wow, what a great idea, thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715897450655191024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-42762573501781219032010-11-25T09:51:48.409-05:002010-11-25T09:51:48.409-05:00Yeah, I meant to. Just forgot with everything goin...Yeah, I meant to. Just forgot with everything going on around here ATM. Thanks for the reminder!MandaMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854035876515387003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-85718062579224501072010-11-21T10:04:43.691-05:002010-11-21T10:04:43.691-05:00This is so awesome! You totally should post this o...This is so awesome! You totally should post this on seeded buzz, I'm sure it will get tons of feedback! I've been wanting to make ornaments and decorations for fall/winter, not necessarily Christmas stuff, and this is so inspiring! I love the simplicity and beauty! Thank you so much!Possum Hill Farmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596336430028759122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-32457712213784598642010-11-15T23:29:45.127-05:002010-11-15T23:29:45.127-05:00LOL, ya'll are always welcome to come for a vi...LOL, ya'll are always welcome to come for a visit, you know. It's only about 45 minutes from our house to Beaufort.<br />And believe me, after this trip up there, I started trying to convince Dale that we needed to buy a house there, too!MandaMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854035876515387003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-43585530956580504932010-11-15T11:05:03.823-05:002010-11-15T11:05:03.823-05:00Swoon. Tonight, I'm going to ask Steve if we c...Swoon. Tonight, I'm going to ask Steve if we can move there. I'm guessing the answer will be a resounding "no," but hey, it's worth a shot. :)Alison https://www.blogger.com/profile/10343618732969648382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-89504554676377051142010-11-14T09:01:24.941-05:002010-11-14T09:01:24.941-05:00I've never been to Beaufort, but I'd love ...I've never been to Beaufort, but I'd love to go. Those houses are wonderful.<br /><br />--LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-70102285558929314662010-11-12T09:44:23.934-05:002010-11-12T09:44:23.934-05:00I can't wait to see your tree! You HAVE to pos...I can't wait to see your tree! You HAVE to post pics of it:)Alison https://www.blogger.com/profile/10343618732969648382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-6366081710050736912010-11-06T07:20:25.393-04:002010-11-06T07:20:25.393-04:00Nice post! Very informative.Nice post! Very informative.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062244181764577672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-91110148020019205332010-10-17T02:47:15.314-04:002010-10-17T02:47:15.314-04:00Hi, just stopping by to let you know I gave you 3 ...Hi, just stopping by to let you know I gave you 3 awards. Stop by my blog to check them out.<br /><br />http://collegewitchexperiences.blogspot.com/2010/10/unheard-of-3-award-night.htmlAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15736353881183757411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-43397027100550261182010-08-16T21:16:53.603-04:002010-08-16T21:16:53.603-04:00FUN! Our neighbors planted a vegetable garden this...FUN! Our neighbors planted a vegetable garden this year, and it got me thinking....I might try my hand at it next year. We'll see how it goes:)Alison https://www.blogger.com/profile/10343618732969648382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-8601910015596517212010-07-10T12:51:02.993-04:002010-07-10T12:51:02.993-04:00beautiful photos!! i found you on seedbuzzbeautiful photos!! i found you on seedbuzzJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140083476742278564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-6474949443295964772010-07-10T01:48:53.332-04:002010-07-10T01:48:53.332-04:00Thanks! It was pretty good, but kind of a pain unl...Thanks! It was pretty good, but kind of a pain unless I can find a more efficient way to deal with slicing the rinds.MandaMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854035876515387003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-385458286416820542010-07-09T22:47:28.595-04:002010-07-09T22:47:28.595-04:00That lemon marmalade looks divine. I love marmalad...That lemon marmalade looks divine. I love marmalade.<br /><br />--LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-35870298863373504182010-07-09T22:46:46.814-04:002010-07-09T22:46:46.814-04:00Thanks! I've got a bunch of herbs hanging in m...Thanks! I've got a bunch of herbs hanging in my closet now :). It was humid this past week, but not so much anymore, so hopefully they'll dry all right.<br /><br />--LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-66020836724309685922010-07-08T19:18:08.587-04:002010-07-08T19:18:08.587-04:00Wow. I thought washing my dogs was bad.Wow. I thought washing my dogs was bad.Possum Hill Farmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596336430028759122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-64634682957092649862010-07-07T20:06:38.033-04:002010-07-07T20:06:38.033-04:00You're welcome! I wish more people would do it...You're welcome! I wish more people would do it...we used to do it all the time when we first moved here, but base housing has changed management, and they no longer allow clotheslines :( I do hang quite a bit inside, but while it's always nice to save some energy, sadly, no sunshine.<br /><br />MandaMacMandaMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854035876515387003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-31958717344240573912010-07-07T20:06:38.034-04:002010-07-07T20:06:38.034-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.MandaMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854035876515387003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-79067616039715717712010-07-07T18:45:21.527-04:002010-07-07T18:45:21.527-04:00Thanks for "buzzing" me! I'm not su...Thanks for "buzzing" me! I'm not supposed to have a clothes line in my neighborhood either, so I hide mine on my back covered deck. Hanging a line inside might be an option too...<br /><br />Cheers,<br />FawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-66040495826997717602010-07-05T22:16:09.768-04:002010-07-05T22:16:09.768-04:00Any dark, dry, well-ventilated spot will work...an...Any dark, dry, well-ventilated spot will work...and it doesn't have to be pitch dark, just well away from sunlight or any indoor light sources...closets and laundry rooms can work,too. As far as how long it takes for them to dry, it really depends on a lot of factors, outdoor humidity, indoor humidity, ambient temp, etc. Mine takes usually between 2-3 weeks, but it's really hot and humid here...I don't know; it's less humid up there, so it may not take as long. You'll just have to check it every day. now some people say you can dry it in the oven if you don't have anywhere to hang it, but in my experience the oven dried stuff doesn't retain as much flavor. If you want to oven dry it though, put your oven on 200 degrees. Tear up the basil leaves and spread them on a cookie sheet, slide them in the oven and leave the door cracked open...it will take about 10 minutes or so to dry them, but check them frequently to prevent scorching. Then you can crumble them and store.<br />LOL, I don't mind questions! I'm so herb crazy I enjoy having someone to talk to about it.MandaMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854035876515387003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-64353686886599255332010-07-05T20:17:27.599-04:002010-07-05T20:17:27.599-04:00Thanks! We don't have a garage--do you think i...Thanks! We don't have a garage--do you think it would work to just hang it in the house? And how long does it take to dry? A week? A month? Sorry to pester you with so many questions!<br /><br />Your nephew is super cute.<br /><br />--LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-50775198080132070932010-07-05T15:51:17.275-04:002010-07-05T15:51:17.275-04:00Thanks! My hubby made that meal for me...he tries ...Thanks! My hubby made that meal for me...he tries to hide it, but he's such a good cook...you'd never guess he grew up vegetarian!<br />As far as pitting my cherries, I just cut them in half and remove the pits...it's a pain, but I don't really want to order a cherry pitter. Besides, to me it's sort of relaxing to be prepping food by hand.<br /><br />As far as my basil goes: I hang mine on a rack in a small alcove in the garage. <br />I hang whole stems, but in small bunches wrapped in newspaper(it helps wick away moisture and keeps the basil from oxidizing and turning color) and turn it once or twice a day until it's totally dry. <br />Then I strip the leaves, and crumble them and store them in a tightly sealed jar.MandaMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854035876515387003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-2604397225567515322010-07-04T09:39:33.973-04:002010-07-04T09:39:33.973-04:00That chicken looks amazing, and y ou'll have t...That chicken looks amazing, and y ou'll have to post pictures of your preserves! How do you pit your cherries? I've been discouraged from trying anything with cherries because pitting them seems like such a pain.<br /><br />Also, I meant to ask you when you commented on my page--how do you dry your basil? I'm trying to dry herbs, but I've read that basil can be difficult because of the water content. Do you have a method you recommend?<br /><br />--LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-82704130637784574102010-06-24T02:00:17.767-04:002010-06-24T02:00:17.767-04:00Thanks! I just got started on the jelly thing myse...Thanks! I just got started on the jelly thing myself...I had an overabundance of lemon balm in my garden and was trying to figure out what to do with it, and I ran across a recipe for lemon balm jelly, so I took a deep breath and gave it a try! Despite the fact that I watched my mom can, and I had a general idea how the process worked, I was totally surprised that it worked...and it was easy! LOLMandaMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854035876515387003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-85163449957874831732010-06-23T18:11:46.443-04:002010-06-23T18:11:46.443-04:00How interesting, I don't know how to make jell...How interesting, I don't know how to make jelly! I am going to start following you.<br /><br /><br />I would be honored if you used photos of my aprons, feel free to do so. Thanks for asking<br /><br />LaurenOriginals by Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021566762755800270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657785031738220009.post-9454154706785614402010-06-11T22:43:22.117-04:002010-06-11T22:43:22.117-04:00Wow, I had no idea basil was part of the mint fami...Wow, I had no idea basil was part of the mint family! Also, I'm pretty excited to try this Pesto recipe- pesto is pretty much my favorite thing e.v.e.r. :)Alison https://www.blogger.com/profile/10343618732969648382noreply@blogger.com