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Yep, we got more rain. 1 1/2" I am really happy. Our drought is not broken but its a start. I feel blessed. I know all the trees do to. They have been looking so dry and dead looking. Maybe they will come back in the spring. I hope so. CF

Just made up a fresh batch of Chorizo, we had eaten all we had. This is good food. I used pork butt and some pork rib trimmings. Total 12 pounds. I am going to package this in bulk, we always remove the casings anyway. Anyone want the recipe I will be happy to post it. It pretty easy to make...

Really nice and cool in the early morning time, sure does feel good. I go out each morning about 5:00 AM. You know, just to look around and say thank you. Then soon its 90° and you wonder what the heck happen. Still needing rain though. I love it. Hope y'all are having a nice day. CF:)

Today just tasted like coconut pie. So I made it happen. You can to, this pie is so simple. Hope you like it. CF:) Coconut Pie Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk 1 cup flaked coconut 1 recipe pastry for a 9...

Dang, y'all its getting so slow I may have to start answering my own post. And all you GUEST, come on sign up, its free and I want to know what you are cooking, and how your cooking it. I need all the help I can get. Its a pretty sad day when a good forum dies. Mama, hope you are feeling...

Just a tip I picked up today. I love doing oven baked French fries. Mine were sticking to the baking sheet. And not getting crispy all over. TIP: Line your cookie sheet with foil, but crinkle it up first. Then spray with cooking spray. place potatoes on baking sheet. The potatoes wont stick, and...

I am not much of a cake person, But sometimes I do make a cake. Pies are easier for me, and I like them better. Anyway I found this icing recipe that I really like. I thought y'all might like it to. CF:) I had a photo, but can't find it, Oh well. This is super good and easy to make. Coconut...

This bread is really good. I didn't know it was a copycat of the outback steak house bread. Not ever having been there. Here is the recipe I used and a photo. CF:) Honey Wheat Bushman Bread · 1 1/4 cups warm black coffee (90-F - 100-F) 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp brown sugar or dark brown sugar 2 Tbsp...

I have been 2 weeks pruning the oleanders down each side of the drive. Picked up all the trimmings yesterday, with my sons help. So this morning I ran the mower along the drive. Sure looks nice. I am so looking forward to when the days are cooler all day. I am not looking for winter. I hope we...

Cooler weather calls for stew, chili or soup. Cornbread is not a must have for some people. But for me it is the best bread for quick and good bread. This is a new recipe for me. I found it really good. Hope you do to. CF :) Chile cheese cornbread muffins 1 cup Cornmeal (blue or yellow)...

I went outside this morning early, About 5:00 am. There was so much noise I had to cover my ears. The sound was coning from all the plants, trees, birds and animals. They were all sighing in relief. Yep we got RAIN !!!! a whole 1.5" I just started singing along with them, Great rain and I am...

Mama, we have all kind of varmints visiting at night Bet you do to. Here are the raccoons on the same night. Family of four. CF:)

No sweets in the house tonight. Still have some French Bread left. So gonna make something sweet tomorrow. CF:)

These are some of my attempts at French Bread. They taste pretty good. I will keep trying. Crusty outside chewy inside. CF:) Crusty French Bread Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cup water • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons dry milk • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 cups bread flour • 2 teaspoons...

Hummers are Humming I think it is because it is so dry and very few flowers. But I enjoy them. They are eating two feeders a day. Thats 24 oz. sugar water. CF:) Humming, Humming Birds

But I think I saw a couple of rain drops on my windshield this morning. Not many just 2 or 3. Could of been a bird with a problem. I am not sure I would know a rain drop if I saw one. But here hoping. CF:)

OK Mama, just because you asked. Orange Chess pie. we haven't eaten it yet, but it sure does smell good. Here is the recipe. I did cut the eggs back to 3 eggs. CF:) Orange Chess Pie Ingredients: • 2 cups sugar • 1 tablespoon flour • 1 tablespoon cornmeal • 4 tablespoons butter, melted and...

This link has several hundred photos of the fires in Texas. CF http://galleries.statesman.com/gallery/reader-wildfire-photos/

They say this is the largest fire in the history of Texas. The face of this fire is 60 miles across. CF View of fire from Bastrop, Texas View of fire from Austin, Texas

Still cool mornings, what a blessing. More hot weather coming, next week back in the 100's. Still no rain, whatever. Looks like the whole state is on fire. Fire all around us, but not real close. Just lots of smoke. Ashes on my truck again this morning. CF:)