Persimmon Cookie Recipe

Here is my "revered Persimmon Cookie" recipe passed down through the ages.  It is nothing difficult or nothing fancy.  Just plain old goodness.  Persimmons are plentiful this time of the year, so go for it.

1 Cup shortening (or 3/4 cup oil).  I prefer oil

1 cup sugar

1 fresh egg

Mix the three of these together.

Add 1 cup of persimmon pulp (almost mushy).  Then add 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.  Stir together with egg mixture.  Add 1 cup raisins.  Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 oven for 8 to 10 minutes. 

These give your house a wonderful holiday aroma, and you will have delicious cookies to boot.

Men seem to really like these cookies from my experience. 

You may want to double this recipe for filling up your pantry or freezer. 

Have fun and don't eat too many!  

The First Snow

We woke up on Saturday to our first snow.  It was softly silent and very white.  We threw on our coats to go look outside at our cabbage patch and winter peas to see if they were still intact.  They looked pretty good, so then we took a walk down the path to look at our flock of chickens.  They did not venture out until later in the day! 
We shook off the snow and got the coffee going.  I found some maple flavored bacon which I put in the pan, and then whipped up some fresh organic eggs for scrambled eggs.  We had a nice fire going by that time so we enjoyed our breakfast sitting in front of the fire.  We still had our pajamas on and it was wonderful! 

Every day is Christmas! 

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner  

We had our first snow of the season last week end, so it must be getting close to Thanksgiving.  A lot of work is involved in putting together a Thanksgiving Feast such as the one above.  We do this to reflect back on the year and how thankful we are to God for bringing us through another year, of being able to grow our own food and to use the natural resources that we have been given, and to share this with others who have not been as fortunate. 

Thanksgiving is a time when some families get together to catch up on children's activities, or for others, just to go to dinner at a favorite spot as a couple. 

We personally have done all of these at different seasons in our life. 

Be thankful for whatever season you are in right now, because God has provided THIS  for you at this time.

Pine Cone Garland

A couple of days ago the weather was nice  and my husband suggested we pack a lunch and go exploring.  This was a great idea!  We went up to a higher elevation to a ski area that isn't open yet and found a warm sunny spot.  We found some nice rocks to use in a garden area and decided to have lunch there. As I was finishing my lunch I found a huge pine tree that had the most perfect pine cones. 
So, I couldn't resist gathering as many as I thought I could use in making a garland for our patio roof.  I spray painted half of them to see what they would look like.  I used a coppery metallic color and I am pleased with the outcome. 

Whenever I get a free window of time, I will paint the rest of them.  Then I can work at stringing them for a Christmas decor outside,  and, of course adding clear mini lights.

As the day went on we drove to another spot which was loaded with elderberry bushes. We picked more
berries and I put them in the freezer to add to muffins or pancakes. 

We had a delightful day exploring.