tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post1987805988419137582..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather Your Nest Friday, 10th January, 2020.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44782417995574196172020-01-15T08:16:39.716-08:002020-01-15T08:16:39.716-08:00Dear Annabel,
I am so thankful that you are all o...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />I am so thankful that you are all okay, and that the fire threat is gone for now! Your meringues are to die for and so is little Eddie! (I might be biased about him...ha! ha!) Just a quick note as I pop in for a brief moment while no one in university is on the computer! <br /><br />xx Jen in NsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-29668710231103043522020-01-15T03:40:31.443-08:002020-01-15T03:40:31.443-08:00Dear Kelsey,
I give all the scraps to the chooks t...Dear Kelsey,<br />I give all the scraps to the chooks too. They love them. My eggs recipes in rotation are quiche, impossible pie, baked egg custard, baked rice custard, cream brûlée... (yum) now meringues and pavlova (amazing!) custard tarts... I think eggs are wonderful fro children. Obviously I just do normal stuff like poached eggs and omelette too.<br />I saw your instagram account right away! This is good as it is free advertising really. I would say post photos of your eggs and chickens as people love them and it will build your following.<br />Your kitchen gifts were beautiful! You had a very good productive week! I hope this week is going well. We still had smoke here even this morning but rain is coming! With much love, Annabel.xxx<br /><br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43284150190547578322020-01-15T03:34:24.245-08:002020-01-15T03:34:24.245-08:00Crystal, The meringues are cheap and easy but so p...Crystal, The meringues are cheap and easy but so popular. I used Nigella Lawsons recipe. <br />I am aiming now to plant much more for the animals. Things that I can use in the kitchen or give or trade with OR feed the animals... they give me so many options. Spinach is one. I have so many sunflowers coming up just now. These are also very multi purpose.<br />I hope your new week is going well. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79066161981952916212020-01-15T03:32:12.583-08:002020-01-15T03:32:12.583-08:00Dear Cookie,
I cant believe myself how big the lam...Dear Cookie,<br />I cant believe myself how big the lambs are. They still run to me like babies but they can bowl me over now! haha!<br />Yes I love how good meringues are and no gluten. What a treat! <br />All the bone broth you made and soups... yum and so much goodness.<br />Cookie you are doing well and being very productive!<br />Thank you for the prayers. We have been very blessed. And now we are told rain is coming!! With love and thanks, Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-7472831267594468472020-01-15T03:29:01.632-08:002020-01-15T03:29:01.632-08:00Dear Kath,
I am very grateful for the prayers and ...Dear Kath,<br />I am very grateful for the prayers and when I see the map of the burned ground it basically went around us. We now know more about the damage to our neighbours and it is pretty horrific. I am very grateful.<br />I love that you will have a greenhouse again! I would love to grow elderberry. I am convinced of its health benefits. <br />I think it would be glorious looking through the seed catalogues and planning! This week I added some seeds I had on hand to my garden. We are mid summer so I still have time to add more. <br />Come spring your garden is going to be beautiful. With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-30301424985783547882020-01-15T03:22:18.693-08:002020-01-15T03:22:18.693-08:00Dear Sue,
I am sorry to be so slow to reply. We c...Dear Sue,<br />I am sorry to be so slow to reply. We continued to have smoke even this morning and much of Australia continued to burn including some of our state. Some of the fries have now gone on for months. So we were lucky in a way. However now rain has arrived in some of these areas and we hope for more. Praying this will end the fires! Many thanks for your kindness, With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-19949169165608673962020-01-15T03:19:12.594-08:002020-01-15T03:19:12.594-08:00Dear Vicky,
I ended up giving the chooks so much s...Dear Vicky,<br />I ended up giving the chooks so much spinach. Finally it all finished and I have replanted. This made me realise the veggies are useful not just for us but for back up feed. Even a bit each day is so good for them. The ducks go mad over anything green too.<br />You had a busy week and very productive. The gift cards will be so handy! Well done! I am so slow to reply I am sorry there are many kind comments because of the fires...so I am catching up! With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58999251517918340572020-01-15T03:14:18.766-08:002020-01-15T03:14:18.766-08:00Dear Farm Quilter,
Oh you did have a fright with ...Dear Farm Quilter, <br />Oh you did have a fright with that fire! That is close. <br />I am glad to hear you have a well stocked pantry. I have roughly an hour to the store also. I operate on good lists!<br />Many people do not have more than a few days food or water. This is plain dangerous if you ask me. Thank you for your prayers, rain is coming they say! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-5355852324987551472020-01-15T03:09:38.598-08:002020-01-15T03:09:38.598-08:00Dear Sue, I agree with you... I have seen such gen...Dear Sue, I agree with you... I have seen such generosity and help. When I see this I am proud to be Australian.<br />I did see the air quality was terrible and for Canberra too. We have had terrible smoke here across the paddocks. It gives me a headache. Finally I think rain is coming... this would really clear the air too! Many thanks! with love Annabel.xxx ps try Nigella Lawson meringue recipe.Perfect!<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-74393446338599654962020-01-15T03:07:08.086-08:002020-01-15T03:07:08.086-08:00Dear Jane, I was really convinced I would never ne...Dear Jane, I was really convinced I would never need a bug out bag. mmm I also have pretty well packed on. It is actually three small bags to grab. I am glad you have organised something for yourself.<br />I am so glad you are making the pouches. I am nearly finished my crochet one. It has pillowcases are removable liners. <br />Your spun wool is out of this world. I hope to be following your lead soon! <br />Thank you so much! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28955413748019750302020-01-15T03:04:22.603-08:002020-01-15T03:04:22.603-08:00Dear Mandy,
It is a fair while since the last bad ...Dear Mandy,<br />It is a fair while since the last bad fire. Maybe 8 years. I will have to check with Mum but it was a big fire before Christmas and came close to Mum and Dads house too. Usually lightening starts them.<br />I did feel a bit like having a panic attack there for a while. But I am good now. And we learned a lot. So I am trying to put what we learned into practice while it is fresh in my mind.<br />Thanks so much for your kindness. We think rain is coming... oh I hope so! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-26369694379534826332020-01-15T03:00:10.200-08:002020-01-15T03:00:10.200-08:00Dear Kay, Thank you! I am so glad with your wint...Dear Kay, Thank you! I am so glad with your winters that you have alternative heating for emergencies. This is very sensible. It seems to me those of us in farmhouses are very practical and think of these things. And that you are well stocked up. While we get it so hot I cannot imagine anything below zero! <br />If you can get that garden in this will be great and hopefully give you additional supplies. You had very good saving on the ham that price is unheard of here! Thank you so much, with love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61546446078496529892020-01-15T02:56:58.226-08:002020-01-15T02:56:58.226-08:00Dear Maria,
Thank you for thinking of me when I k...Dear Maria, <br />Thank you for thinking of me when I know you have so much on your own plate. Things are ok here and looks like rain is coming. What a relief this will be so I am hoping we dont miss out but Vic is already raining there. I will try my meringues next in pretty shapes. I hope things are going well with the big move in. With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8779313730445471122020-01-15T02:53:11.966-08:002020-01-15T02:53:11.966-08:00Dear Savannah, Thank you very much for praying. An...Dear Savannah, Thank you very much for praying. And God is sending rain! It has started already in some areas and more is meant to be coming. IF we get this I will be so grateful! <br />Thank you so much, with love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1649945900450347422020-01-15T02:52:09.243-08:002020-01-15T02:52:09.243-08:00Dear Cheryl, Even the PM said on TV we are all abo...Dear Cheryl, Even the PM said on TV we are all about to feel the price hikes. It is inevitable. I would say water tanks are an extremely wise investment. Whatever you can do I would. We are spreading things across different areas. Chickens are a very good investment. Eggs are good protein. And a barter item too! I extend the garden and improve the soil etc. I established pumpkin patches... all this depends on space too as Sonia says. And she is right about rising costs. Also I just build the pantry as I can. If I do see a good deal I buy up! Being summer I look out for fruit and let everyone know I preserve. All these things add together to, as you say, better our own food security. I really agree with everything you said. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-88038089610556038862020-01-15T02:46:35.766-08:002020-01-15T02:46:35.766-08:00Dear Tammy, Thank you! I have some great photos o...Dear Tammy, Thank you! I have some great photos of the shearing. Oh boy it was funny. And now I have fleeces! I will post these all on Friday! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-67074592970360222932020-01-15T02:44:29.817-08:002020-01-15T02:44:29.817-08:00Thanks Sarah. When there is stress I cook and clea...Thanks Sarah. When there is stress I cook and clean! It does help. It has just been incredible across Australia... this has lasted months now. I never remember anything like it although we have lived through some terrible fries before. Finally it looks like rain is coming and maybe put an end to it. Thank you so much for your kind words! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38815143886106230892020-01-15T02:39:49.687-08:002020-01-15T02:39:49.687-08:00Thanks so much Laurie. Thank you for your prayers...Thanks so much Laurie. Thank you for your prayers. I think we have rain coming soon and it has started in some places. Finally this might mean the fires are put out! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66629334816717804632020-01-15T02:36:53.684-08:002020-01-15T02:36:53.684-08:00Dear Jenny, What a lovely blog you have! I will b...Dear Jenny, What a lovely blog you have! I will be a reader now. You had many good savings! I am interested to see what you come up with to make and sell from home. This is very good. I feel that we all need multiple income streams and that now is the time to get them up and running.<br />Actually I would apply this also to the vegetable garden etc too. I do everything possible to improve the soil in the produce garden. It was great you got free manure.<br />Thank you very much for posting and welcome! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-5113693465084569882020-01-15T02:06:57.726-08:002020-01-15T02:06:57.726-08:00Thank you so much for posting Jan and welcome! xxx...Thank you so much for posting Jan and welcome! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-62637552575647437202020-01-15T02:06:37.926-08:002020-01-15T02:06:37.926-08:00Dear Lana, Thank you for praying. What a time ou...Dear Lana, Thank you for praying. What a time our country has. Rain is arriving now in many areas and I think the fires will soon be over AT LAST! It is going to take years in some places to recover I think. It is just so immense. Thank you for your prayers. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9615519507656274792020-01-15T02:05:17.698-08:002020-01-15T02:05:17.698-08:00Dear Cheryl, Thank you! I am replying on Wed. 15t...Dear Cheryl, Thank you! I am replying on Wed. 15th. Even today we woke up to so much smoke. It is just drifting smoke for the magnitude of the fires although there is no fire nearby.<br />I have learned many tips from you with preparing. In fact I would say overall that having USA friends has taught me a lot especially in regard to preserving. I love having friends who do get it! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-26182975922510218842020-01-13T20:29:53.353-08:002020-01-13T20:29:53.353-08:00Dear Lynn, If you have spare eggs any time do try ...Dear Lynn, If you have spare eggs any time do try making these. I used the Nigella Lawson Meringues recipe. I will stick to that now since I thought they were just right.<br />I have still been packaging seeds. Next are Hollyhocks!<br />I hope your new week is going well! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66818455395707888452020-01-13T20:27:52.887-08:002020-01-13T20:27:52.887-08:00Dear Sonia, Thank you so much! I saw some days on...Dear Sonia, Thank you so much! I saw some days on the news how bad the air quality was in Sydney then in Canberra. I think on some of those days Sydney had the worst air in the world! eek! You are wise to wear a mask. I have heard people wondering out loud why prices have gone up. Seriously many people dont know where food comes from. <br />I do need to work on a recipe folder so I will try to get on to that.<br />Thank you for so much encouragement. If you feel God telling you to prepare then do all you can. I am thrilled for you about the local food pantry!! I hope this helps you so much! With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8793555111007883742020-01-13T03:36:42.068-08:002020-01-13T03:36:42.068-08:00It is beautiful to hear from you, Kelsey! You are ...It is beautiful to hear from you, Kelsey! You are such a wonderful homemaker - bread, jellies, eggs, cookies, .......<br /><br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com