Preserving The Harvest...

We purchased a few packages of chicken thighs to make chicken sausage out of and stock up the freezer. I made a little over 8 pounds of sausage, and I rolled it into 1-pound logs and wrapped it in stretch wrap. I cooked the rest for breakfast. We really enjoy this sausage. You can find the recipe here: Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage   I used ground beef in the recipe, however, use any meat that you prefer. Chicken works well and is less expensive these days. I hope to put up more sausage in the future for the cold winter months.

I am still growing green onions and celery in the window. These can be dried or used fresh. 

This is the second batch of parsley that I am drying.

I just remove the washed leaves from the stems and place them in a paper towel or napkin lined bowl, toss them around daily until dry. This works well in our dry climate. 

Once dried, I crush the leaves in a baggie. 

There is no need to buy and expensive dehydrator if you have a BBQ grill or a vehicle and the great thing is that the sun powers both of them for free. I noticed yesterday that the BBQ grill was about 170 degrees inside before I turned it on. I was amazed at the temperature because I had it covered. The sun is a powerful tool. We use this wonderful gift from God every day to power our home. I have also used my vehicle as a dehydrator for drying veggies like sweet potatoes. I wouldn't advise using a vehicle as a dehydrator for strong smelling foods. 

Things To Be Happy About:

Moving on

A soft knit hoodie on cool mornings

The Son

The sun

Coming home

Staying home

Sugar

Cumin chicken baking in the Sun Oven

Giant baking potatoes

Refried beans

Being hungry, then full

The feeling of satisfaction

The smell of sagebrush when it is crushed under my feet

Harvest season

A refreshing cool breeze in the summer

The simplicity of a glass of water

Jute twine tied around a package 

The sound of a percolator percolating

The odd sound silence makes

Mrs. Smith