Rainy Day Reading

One of my favorite things about rainy days, like this morning was, is reading a good book without the nagging feeling I should be outside doing the latest necessary garden tasks.  And last night, I made a pantry inspired (read: throw together what I have on hand which was:  diced meat from a couple of chicken legs, sauce made from a can each of crushed tomatoes and petite diced tomatoes that I added a small can of mushrooms, Italian herbs, garlic powder, a pinch of sugar & salt and simmered on the stove until it thickened up a bit, and about 2/3 of a bag of a pasta trio that I cooked al dente, all stirred together with some shredded mozzarella, topped with more mozzarella then baked covered at 350°F for 30 minutes and then uncovered to bake for another 15 minutes) baked pasta dish and an easy Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake for dessert so I don't have to worry about making dinner tonight, as there was plenty left over for today's dinner & sweet attacks.  Therefore, I can snuggle up and read for a while.

Have you read this one?...

A Householder's Guide to the Universe by Harriet Fasenfest

I'm just getting started, but so far, I am really enjoying it!  It's a light, informative (for this amateur gardener) read.  It is sprinkled with the authors personal thoughts and experiences and so far hasn't had so much technical detail as to make my brain hurt.  (There is a bit of colorful language, so if that isn't your cup of tea, consider yourself  forewarned.)  The book is divided up by month, and each month has a "home", "garden" and "kitchen" section, with discussion of various tasks that Mrs. Fasenfest performs and/or suggests be done for that month.  Also, just by flipping through the pages quickly, it appears there are some recipes to go along with charts of what the author plants in her own garden and when.

I got mine at Goodwill for $2.99 + a 30% discount but you can find one here.

If you've read this book, I would love to hear what you thought of it!  Also, if you have any favorite books (of any genre) I would love the recommendations as I am a notorious bookworm.

Alas, all good things must come to an end.  At some point during my deep immersion in the householder "manual", the light rain stopped.  Which is just as well, as I had to go to the grocery store to stock up on a few things.  My daughter went along with me to buy some groceries for herself, which made my grocery trip extra enjoyable.  And then I got to come home and play in the garden for a little while before it got too dark!  I sowed some mesclun, moonflower and morning glory seeds and re-seeded some lettuces that never sprouted. 

It was a very nice, and relaxing day.

Thanks for stopping by! ~ TJ 

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