What a Winter!
Tuesday, April 17th, 2018
What a winter it’s been here at Rural Route 2! Cold. Snowy…and we just can’t seem to be able to make the turn to spring.
Whitetail Deer in the Driveway
Monday, April 9th, 2018
As Randy and I were feeding the horses yesterday evening we were treated to 2 whitetail deer fawns that came down the driveway for apples and corn. At one point they were just 15 feet away. They were not the least bit concerned that we were standing so close.
How to Make an Easter Bunny Cake
Friday, March 30th, 2018
Click here to buy The Rural Route 2 Cookbook. Free shipping! Children love the Easter Bunny and this Easter Bunny cake is sure to delight all of the children at your Easter dinner. Or — consider making it as a treat for Grandma or Grandpa or Great-grandma or great-grandpa. For many years, chocolate has had […]
How to Raise Orphaned Kittens
Friday, March 23rd, 2018
Over the years, I have raised many orphaned kittens. Four of them were two weeks old when their mother was killed; three others were only hours old when their mother died; two more kittens fell out of the nest in our barn when they were only a day old. Raising motherless kittens is not a […]
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
Friday, March 16th, 2018
We’ve all made chicken and rice on the stove or in the oven. Here’s how I make it now in the Instant Pot. BTW – this recipe works for both frozen and thawed chicken. Add 2 cups of water to the Instant Pot and place 4 chicken quarters on the Instant Pot trivet. Sprinkle on […]
Friday Night Fish Fry Fritters
Friday, March 9th, 2018
Randy and I had a Friday night fish fry with Bluegill fillets in Fish Fritters. This recipe is perfect for small fillets such as Bluegill or other sunfish. You will need 3 to 4 cups of fish (a quart freezer bag). 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 to […]
Shamrock Cookies for Saint Patrick’s Day
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
With Saint Patrick’s Day coming up soon, baking shamrock cookies would make for a fun afternoon with the kids or grandchildren. 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 cups flour (Click here to buy The Rural Route 2 Cookbook) Cream […]
Not Done With Winter
Sunday, March 4th, 2018
We’re not done with winter yet, looks like we get to do more snowshoeing…Here’s the forecast for tomorrow from the National Weather Service “Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches.”
