Eggs, buckboard wagon, more books, BBQ sauce

This is the take for the day. We got a turkey egg today, first one we've had in 'bout 3 months. Bourbon Red Turkey egg in the middle, some Wheaten an Cuckoo Marans eggs, and a couple of Faverolle eggs.


Look at this adorable buckboard wagon that Dianne, at Double Durango, just constructed. Petite Dianne can see something and go home and make it. I bought my three does from Dianne. Can't you just picture some goats playing on the wagon?
I have been working lately on the buckboard wagon and just finished it the other day. I could make one a lot faster now that I know what I am doing. The angle cuts on the wheels were tricky! Not sure if I should try and make a few to sell? What do you think? I could make a smaller one that is not as heavy and could fit in the back of a truck. The one in the photo is 8 foot long by 4 wide and really heavy!!! I had to assemble it outside where it sits! : ) Dianne


I was window shopping on ETSY last night, isn't this just darling?


More of my favorite books. I think most of you have Kingsolvers book, if not, I think it is a must read. She actually lives about an hour from here over in Virginia.

I just love Jackie Clay. She knows a lot about a lot, has many interesting life experiences.

I'm not a meat eater really, just don't have the palate for it I guess. Mike is a big meat eater so I cook it for him. I've never eaten any food that was any better than what came out of Grandma's garden. When I was a little girl growing up, we couldn't afford much. I was an only child in a household of 4 adults - my parents and grandparents. My parents worked outside the home and my elderly grandparents tended the garden. If we had some meat, it was for Sunday supper, usually chicken. Grandma made a lot of soup and she'd add a little meat to the pot. If I had a dollar for every bowl a soup I've eaten... below is a recipe for my BBQ sauce.

I stewed this pork butt in seasonings today and then dripped my BBQ sauce on top. Mike LOVES this kind of meal. I stew quite often because it comes out moist and tender. I'll use some of this for soup.

BBQ Sauce

2 cups ketchup (sometimes I make my own ketchup but not today)
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar (I use the Splenda brown sugar blend)
5 tablespoons sugar (I use Splenda)
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

throw in some chopped onion and garlic
In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for a few minutes.