Saturday dawned to be a beautiful day after days of rain. It was good to be off duty for the day, that was for sure.I've got a fresh batch of Kefir (fermented milk, tastes like a light effervescent yogurt, and a lot healthier for you). If you want to purchase grains to make your own, I've had the best luck with the ones from
http://www.kombuchakamp.com/
I used to spend about 7 bucks a week on store bought Kefir as I drink a cup or two every day. This is so much better and costs a fraction of that. This batch is ready. I'll strain the Kefir grains (which are live little guys, just like sourdough) then add them to fresh milk and start another batch for tomorrow.
But rather than drink it or make a smoothie out of it, it's going into the pancakes, instead of buttermilk.Replacing the buttermilk with freshly made Kefir made them very light and incredibly tender with a delicate little crunch around the edges. They were like pastry. I just used my standard fluffy pancake recipe and replaced the buttermilk (or milk and lemon juice or ACV) with the freshly fermented kefir.
Then it was time for some chores. With travel over the last three weeks and lots of rain lately, there was lots to do. Between mowing, weeding and trimming the bushes and trees, we didn't have time to go to the range.
This little pristine and antique find is going to be in the kitchen remodel. It weighs about two hundred pounds. It came up the stairs.I think we earned lunch before finishing up the chores.Beeffins. Biscuit dough formed up inside of a muffin cup, then filled up with a dab of leftover meat sauce and cheddar. It's a great little lunch with some carrots sticks and Ranch dressing.
Hey, that's not a beeffin!
The Range yard all spiffed up,a pork tenderloin put in the slow cooker with a splash of Balsamic, it was time to introduce Abby to the little wading pool to cool off.She just walked in circles around it, not even putting in a toe. Partner tried the ball but she just backed away.Crickey! Look at the bottom, there's alligators in there!Mom said I had to wait an hour after eating before going in the water. Seriously.Look, I don't know why you two weirdo's bought me the world's biggest water bowl but I like my little bowl better. Sure, it's just water.
I'm not sure why but Mom put on shorts and is standing in my bowl. But she also has a treat. Seriously Mom, you need some self tanner on those legs. Oh, a tasty treat, but someone's standing in the bowl with it. My treat! It's like Ivory Soap, it floats!Score! And I didn't get my feet wet!Back to my couch!Well, it appears we have the world's first lab that doesn't like the water. Maybe in time, so much seems to be new to her as she was in a shelter for a while before Love of Labs Indianapolis rescued her. Til then, we'll enjoy her company and chill with a glass of Kombucha (fermented tea, mmmmm) while I put together dinner.
It got dark real quick, there's a big line of severe weather coming, I'd best go check on Abby as she's a little scared of thunder.Mom, there's this huge ceramic pink water bowl in the little room off the hall . What is with you people.It's time for dinner. Garlic and Rosemary infused Salt Roasted PotatoesNo Abby, I'm not going to stand out in the pool holding a pork tenderloin.
You people are a bit odd, but I love being part of your pack. You gave me a home from the shelter and you smell like pork. I love you. - Abby
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