Food Forum Friends visit
annie1992
7 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (15)
Jasdip
7 years agocarolb_w_fl_coastal_9b
7 years agoRelated Discussions
Apple Question (visiting from Kitchens Forum)
Comments (22)Boskoop was the #1 cooking apple when I was growing up in Switzerland, I still have a soft spot for this cultivar, because these were magnificent trees, picking in my teens on a nice sunny fall day high up on a ladder, I never forget! A good size tree could yield about 2 tons. Also, picking these lovely, red blush, kind of rough skin, which made it better for picking, not slipping out of your hands. We had some stored in the root cellar, in about May, the skin would have shrivelled up but the flesh was still good. OH...another thing I got to tell you... When my mom was baking pies in the wood oven, [farm house] we kids took one of the Boskoop and wrapped the whole apple with dough and backed it along with pies......you get it!...Awesome! I remember trees like this...click Konrad Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreA great visit with a figgy friend
Comments (4)Martin, it was all I could do to convince Linda that I knew where I was going, me and my trusty laptop that is. I wouldn't travel without it (Delorme Street Atlas and GPS reciever). The best 69 bucks I ever spent. And yes we had a wonderful time, too bad it was so short. "gene"...See MoreSummerfield...are you still visiting the forum?
Comments (5)Mydreamhome- You make an excellent point about the island, which is why I decided to make it a work table. I'm hoping to find an old library/trestle table, about 3' x 5' and put a marble top on it. If that doesn't work out, I'll look for a nice table with a butcherblock top. The dining room table will have leaves, so it can get bigger and I can turn the island/work table, so there's more room for the table to expand. I'm hoping to use chairs, from the sunroom, because ideally, I would have the work table a little taller than average (slightly lower than counter height) for baking, etc. I'm tall (5'10") so I don't want too short a surface :) The master bedroom is rather small, but the closets have a built-in armoire between them, for the TV and extra storage. We have a smaller room now and it's worked okay, so this will seem big, in comparison. We're trying not to add too much to the original farmhouse, so the only additions are the mudroom and sunroom/porch, with a few feet added to the hall bath, but that needs to be redone, anyway...and a few feet on the vestibule. As for the laundry room, it's a farmhouse and it's not fancy, but comfortable, so it doesn't bother me that people will walk through the laundry/utility room, to get to the sunroom/porch or the powder room. There's also the hall bath, which would probably be used more, by company...unless they're in the sunroom. It will also give me a good reason to keep things organized and looking nice in the laundry area (LOL) I'm excited about the sunroom, because not only will it give me a great place for plants (without kitties chewing on them) but it will also provide a cheerful, sunny space to watch the snow fall in the winter and see the horses run around in their pasture! The mudroom is a favorite of mine, too...it just gives so much more storage and a place for all those winter coats and boots. The hot tub is for my husband (it's all he really wants, besides the basement rec room) and having the deck screened will keep out the mosquitos, barn kitties, and the occasional racoon or porcupine! Life on the farm :) I want the house to be easily accessible for all family/friends to feel comfortable, but it is a farm, so if we can't get around anymore, we'll probably find a cute little manufactured home, put it up nearby and the house will end up with one of the nieces or nephews. That being said, my grandmother was in a walker and later wheelchair and we're planning to have 3' main doors (including the one to the sunroom) and large enough doors to the bathrooms (30"?) to make sure someone with a walker or smaller/travel wheelchair, can easily access them. The front door is almost ground level, so hopefully, that should make it easier for wheelchair or walker access, too. Plus, I think it just makes sense to use rocker light switches, wider doorways and have at least one bathroom accessible, without going up or down stairs...for any home....See MoreDinner with forum friends
Comments (22)What a great market, Maureen. Believe it or not, Midwest Living magazine did a piece on Cleveland (I think last month) and specifically mentioned that market as a destination, I promptly told Elery we needed to go. So now I have a real "review", so I really want to go! Your pot/vase will be home with me tomorrow. Elery's son, Ben, has a friend who makes some great pottery and Elery wanted to be sure that he saw it. Ben was appropriate impressed, so thank you so much, it's a lovely gift. And that's why the picture was so good. Elery took it, LOL. So you think the blur makes us look younger? Oh good, tell Dick that if his isn't blurry and we look older, don't post that one, just skip over it. (grin) Maureen, Lpink is originally from Michigan, right over by The Lake about 40 miles from me, so Cleveland is probably similar to her Michigan climate. She's even used to Lake Effect so I doubt Cleveland could throw much at her that she couldn't take. Well, at least in the way of weather... In fact, she missed Mother Nature's testing of the equipment Sunday. It was sunny and 55F, then it hailed, it thundered, we got some lightning, 60 mph wind gusts and then it dropped to 31f and snowed. I think the Mother's weather equipment is all in working order now, at least here in Michigan. Oh, and I canned 21 quarts and 10 pints of sauerkraut, too late to bring you any. And 7 jars of Habanero Gold. Be sure to tell Dick. I'm not going to be charitable, since he outfished me. (grin) Annie...See Moreparty_music50
7 years agoCompumom
7 years agoannie1992
7 years agowritersblock (9b/10a)
7 years agostir_fryi SE Mich
7 years agomustangs81
7 years agoJasdip
7 years agopkramer60
7 years agoLars
7 years agowritersblock (9b/10a)
7 years agoKatieC
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoannie1992
7 years ago
Related Stories
FARM YOUR YARDHello, Honey: Beekeeping Anywhere for Fun, Food and Good Deeds
We need pollinators, and they increasingly need us too. Here, why and how to be a bee friend
Full StoryFRONT YARD IDEASWelcome Edibles Into the Front Yard for Fresh Food and More
Give your front yard design a boost and maybe even make new friends by growing fruits and vegetables
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNKoi Find Friendly Shores in Any Garden Style
A pond full of colorful koi can be a delightful addition to just about any landscape or garden
Full StoryENTERTAININGModern Manners: Smooth Moves for Kids' Visits
For hosting kids or visiting with Junior in tow, we give you a plan to keep stress levels low and fun levels high
Full StoryLIFEModern Manners for Conflict-Free Family Visits
Avoid thermostat wars, pet peeves and the great shower squeeze with these tips for having family as houseguests
Full StoryLIVING ROOMSVisit a Living Room Designed for Art, Beauty and the Grandkids Too
Comfort, elegance and sturdy upholstery combine in a sophisticated Melbourne living room
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSHouzz Tour: Visit a Modern Update in Oakland
See how a "hacked together" home became an urban neighborhood jewel
Full StorySTUDIOS AND WORKSHOPSVisit London’s Shed of the Year
A modern Renaissance man carves out a multifunctional green oasis amid London’s urban whirl
Full StoryFARM YOUR YARD6 Things to Know Before You Start Growing Your Own Food
It takes time and practice, but growing edibles in the suburbs or city is possible with smart prep and patience
Full StoryFARM YOUR YARDTo Get the Food They Believe In, These Urbanites Grow Their Own
Home gardeners farming on their city lots find that local, organic food isn’t the only reward
Full Story
annie1992Original Author