Recent content by bethzaring

I used to understand F-stops, shutter speeds, light meters....I was not willing to give up that knowledge to a machine. I also never photographed people and was especially fond of photographing architecture.

FOOD! I have an associates degree in dietetics and worked in nutrition in a nursing home for 12 years, eventually doing the clinical work. I garden, can, and other wise, put food by. I love to cook and bake. I am an amateur photographer and genealogist. Started with photography in the 60's...

Yes, I regularly use a bench knife. Mostly when portioning bread dough into rolls and buns and evening up portions after weighing dough. I waited decades before buying one and then wondered why I waited so long!

Oh Taxi, my heart breaks for you. There are no easy answers. It takes time, a lot of time, to find your way. Losing a partner to death is simply a life changing event. Take care of yourself however you can. And please keep coming back here to let us know how and what you are doing.

Taxi, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Come back when you are ready.

Yes you can. I but pecan meal solely for making Mexican Wedding Cookies. Generally I buy pecan meal from King Arthur Flour, and store it in the freezer.

My usual looking hot dog buns!

Yes it was! I like your method!

Honestly I was shocked when Hospice was first mentioned. It was my husband who asked his Primary Care Physician for the recommendation. My husbands prognosis was so poor, he chose to have no treatment. His cancer doctors warned he would have up to one year to live if he chose no treatment...

I would recommend enrolling in Hospice. Hospice does not mean a person has 6 month or less to live. My late husband was on Hospice for 17 months. His symptoms were ever changing and the wonderful nurses were there to offer suggestions and recommendations to deal with his changing problems...

This is the recipe I use. 2 T. salt 2 t. white sugar 3/4 t. paprika 1/4 t. onion powder 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/4 t. corn starch I multiply this recipe when making it. I have two trusted recipes that call for Lawrey's salt and I go through this mix pretty fast.

It's the same stuff!!! I knew it was supposed to be edible. But with a 10,000 square foot garden of wonderful vegetables, I was not tempted.

The only winter crop I have grown. I am researching doing things differently in the garden this year; realizing my raised beds could be utilized better. This could be the last year to devote an entire raised bed to carrots.

I'm not sure you can intentionally grow it. I also had it growing and would throw it in the compost pile! It did not look appetizing.

Weird chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting for tomorrows dinner. The cupcakes have ricotta cheese and the frosting has fresh avocado for the fat.