It's getting closer

Its getting closer to heading back to Africa. I'm taking some jump ropes to teach the little girls how to jump rope. I'm also going to take frisbees and a few other games and things. I can not wait. I will not be staying in any hotels this time, but with my friend Abass at his home. Hmmmmm, I think I'll invest in mosquitoes netting as I'll be going this time during the rainy season. Oh which reminds me to get into Anchorage to the Travelers Clinic for a prescription for malaria meds. Last times I was in Africa was during dry season and I did not see nary a mosquito! Lots to do this month.

Rachael Ray's Official Website - Roasted Tomato and Roasted Garlic Puttanesca

Rachael Ray's Official Website - Roasted Tomato and Roasted Garlic Puttanesca

Muffins today

I am wanting to make some muffins today.  What kind?  don't know yet.  I have lots of frozen raspberries in the freezer so maybe it should have raspberries in them.  I ought to make some seedless raspberry jam, jelly and syrup so that I can give some to my mom.  she can't have the seeds in the raspberries.    so I'm going now to look in my many books and recipes for the perfect one.

Went to town to put check in bank, but forgot to send money to Africa. So I'll have to go back in tomorrow.

Finally got this on my iPad

Geesh it took a long time too. I'm ready to settle down for the evening and watch tv and /or finish my book.
It's also time to clean out my sun room soon, but gosh it has been averaging minus 22 degrees for several day, NO weeks now. Enough of that I say. Time to think of gardening. I've gotten a few seed catalogs in the mail.
I'm also thinkining of my trip to Africa which will be in a couple months and I am going alone, for a very good reason.....and I simply can't wait, although I have to wait. LOL

I'm going to start adding recipes and garden/homestead things here and pictures if I can figure that out!

Lots of good tv to watch tonight, good thing it's raining.

Yummy Rhubarb Sauce ruby sauce

1 c. brown sugar, packed

1 c. sugar

1 c. cider vinegar

1 t. ground ginger

1 t. cinnamon

1 t. allspice

1 t. paprika

1/2 t. ground cloves

1/2 t. red pepper flakes

1/2 t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

2 onions, finely chopped

4 c. rhubarb, finely chopped



Combine all ingredients except onions and rhubarb in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; stir in onions and rhubarb. Cook for 45 minutes to one hour, until thickened and rhubarb is tender. Serves 4 to 6.

Looks like a dreary day today and I'm rather down in the dumps and have to get myself to start climbing out.