by Kelli Donley | Sep 24, 2008 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal
Fall is my favorite season, hands down. For Phoenicians, it’s like a big scoop of ice cream on top of homemade apple pie after suffering through a dry, disgusting pot roast of a summer. I simply cannot wait for the cooler temperatures to arrive. I’m...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 13, 2008 | Happy Hippie, Journal
Currently making me happy: Gardening class. I love this group. It is so fun to get together and learn and be able to ask 30 Phoenicians from all different walks of life about their experiences in working with the earth. My goal is to have a fantastic Fall garden this...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 12, 2008 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recycle, Uncategorized
I promise this is my last prickly pear post for a bit. I used the remaining prickly pear tunas last night for the latest Jars of Renewal project: syrup! Great in margaritas, other mixed drinks and even on pancakes. Yum. To local gardeners, a reminder that...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 9, 2008 | Domestic Art, Goals, Happy Hippie, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Prickly Pear Jelly is a success. That said? Canning is a much smarter hobby to take up during the WINTER. Ingredients: 8 – 10 prickly pears, washed and sliced crosswise 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup lime juice 1 package fruit pectin 5 cups sugar Zest of 1 lime...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 3, 2008 | Goals, Happy Hippie
I am loving having my African house guests. It is so fun to come home and have hungry men to cook for. I know that sounds nuts, but it is a treat for anyone who loves to cook and is normally alone. There is only so much joy I get from feeding myself. But these two...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 1, 2008 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Journal
Today I found myself smiling at nothing, staring at the sky and being sincerely grateful for a three-day weekend. I was in desperate need for a recharge. It’s been three days of bliss, but today was particularly sweet. I have an assignment for the local...
