Monthly Archives: September 2014

The Psychology of Homemade

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Laura Rittenhouse

I’m a huge fan of marmalade. I gobble the stuff and don’t always need toast to put it on. You might go so far as to call me a marmalade glutton. Which might not sound like a big deal except … Continue reading →

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Penthouse Dweller

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Laura Rittenhouse

Molly has moved into the penthouse of the big coop. Kind of. The integration of the flock initiated on 14 August is going well. Penny is top dog, then Henny, followed by Holly. Molly is the bottom because she’s sickly … Continue reading →

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Serving-up Honey in Winter

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Laura Rittenhouse

We’re down to the final kilos of honey from our January harvest. It’s been stored in 20 kilo buckets which we pour into the bucket with a tap before filling jars. Or we did before the honey crystallised. Once it … Continue reading →

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Where did that come from?

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Laura Rittenhouse

Walking the well worn path between my front door and the door to the chicken run I saw this lying in the grass. It was the middle of the day and it hadn’t been there in the morning. From a … Continue reading →

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Vanity

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Laura Rittenhouse

Vanity is such an ugly word. Really, it’s hard to think of a way to use it about yourself or  your “things” without it having negative connotations. Which hasn’t stopped me from creating a vanity shelf. Following on from my … Continue reading →

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