Not sure what is going on here. Poor Scout.
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Trixie Diaries: Six Months, How Time Flies
She’s six months old this week and not sure how it’s gone so fast. Although, she has not problem being a lap dog.
The amazing shrinking panda bear.
And obligatory Easter puppies.
She’s just the best puppy. Sweet as can be, listens, and learns quickly. And aside from her recent predilection for chewing on inappropriate items the past couple of weeks, she’s been a dream. Scout and I are glad, because neither of us was up for raising a wild thing.
Which is what we are going to be discussing soon – Willow the baby bobcat who is upending our household.
Until then…
Happy Spring!
I spent yesterday cleaning up the yard in anticipation of Spring Equinox. Taking stock of what survived the winter and what will need to be replaced. While there is no sign of an Iris or Pussy Willow after this harsh winter, I was happy to see it looks like only one bunch of daisies will need to be replaced.
I think we’ll have to wait a few more weeks before bulbs start to pop. But a few warm days and I think the Pussy Willows with “poof!” Can’t wait.
I do have a nice corned beef recipe to post later…in case you stashed away an extra or want to bookmark it for next year. I took it up a notch and glazed it while the veggies were steaming.
I’m also hard at work drilling down on the last few chapters of Duxbridge Mysteries: Recipe for Murder, and I think it’s time to share another excerpt.
Until then…
Why You Keep Doing That?
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to work now that Willow has learned to jump in my lap for scritches. She’s a persistent little fluffball.
And she’s super peeved I keep dumping her into the chair next to me…
But rest assured, I am busy editing Duxbridge Mysteries!
Instant Pot: Revisiting Pot Roast
Revisiting this recipe because it’s been ridiculously cold this week and I’ve about had it with ducks being inside and puppies crazed because they aren’t getting enough outdoor time. So this and French Bread are all that’s holding me together.
From 2020:
In my quest to update some of my older recipes for Instant Pot style cooking, here is one of my favorites. I love being able to set this up and an hour and a half later have a perfectly cooked pot roast – tender and flavorful – along with all the sides.
Sunday Pot Roast On A Weeknight
- 4 lbs Pot Roast (chuck roast)
- ¼ cup good whiskey (or red wine)
- ¼ cup beef broth or water (more if needed)
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 2 bay leaves (remove before serving)
- ½ tsp salt & pepper
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 6 medium potatoes, quartered
- 1 lb bag baby carrots
slow-cooker or Instant Pot
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