by Kelli Donley | Oct 3, 2011 | Heirloom Homestead, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
I try not to buy copies of magazines while I’m waiting at the grocery store. I canceled several subscriptions when I moved because I just couldn’t keep up.* But when I saw the October issue of Bon Appetit, I couldn’t resist. I so love finding a...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 30, 2011 | Heirloom Homestead, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recipes
I know. The title sounds nuts. Bacon is the cliche ingredient in far too many recipes these days. But let me assure you, for those who love a bit of sweet and salt and are willing to try an unconventional dessert — the reviews are astounding. Folks love these...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 29, 2011 | Colorado, Community
I volunteered recently with my food banking buddies at a local LDS cannery that donates to pantries. We were among some 60 volunteers to work on peach canning. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in a cannery, this may come to mind. If...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 28, 2011 | Colorado, Community
Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. Henry David Thoreau
by Kelli Donley | Sep 26, 2011 | Colorado, Heirloom Homestead, Nelson
This weekend with Tall Lady started out really well. I knew when she pulled out her hiking boots Saturday morning we were going to have some fun. An hour later, we were on one of our favorite trails and it was fantastic. My tail was wagging, my tongue was out and I...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 23, 2011 | Colorado, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Homestead
When my parents visit, I go into Type A Jessie Spano mode. Everything must be cleaned, tidied, ironed, watered, and so forth. It doesn’t make sense; if I was living in a compost bin, they would be just as happy and proud. I might, at times, be a bit crazy in the...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 22, 2011 | Colorado
My folks are here for a quick visit. I’d like to think they are here to see me, but let’s be honest. That little furry creature between them has received the bulk of the attention. He did, after all, sneak into the airport to greet them. Who knew only...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 20, 2011 | Colorado, Flora and Fauna
The squash are coming up nicely in the garden: And the peaches from southern Colorado are being sold by the bushel. I bought a giant box, which is a delightful problem to have. I’m thinking of buying pumpkins for the porch this week. Autumn! It is so nice to...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 18, 2011 | Colorado
Summer is rolling to a gentle end; the Aspens are changing and the mountains were dusted white this weekend. It was the perfect time to get away; Cody’s in the middle of hunting season, while coincidentally his girlfriend and I are in the middle of the perpetual...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 14, 2011 | Colorado, Community
I’ve found a great group of like-minded community friends in Denver who get together a couple times a month to talk about social justice issues. In particular, hunger. We are all volunteers at a local food bank and are reaching out to other food banks and...
