Fuquea Farms

When your husband is a blue collar worker and is a builder of your ideas and dreams.

Part 1 of building the bookcases for the schoolhouse.

MOVING DAY HAS ARRIVED! Day 1 complete with more still to move and organize.

Schoolhouse update! The finish line is near! I’ll start moving in Tuesday!

Just a little schoolhouse update. We’re so close, yet it feels so far away from being finished.

Peppers are still coming in and I’m finding new ways to preserve them.

Homemade Apple Juice only 3 ingredients. Apples, lemon juice, and sugar.

Spicy Green Pepper Sauce for the 275 peppers and they’re still coming in.

A long overdue schoolhouse update. The walls are painted! Yes! The color is called Cobalt. One step closer.

Mustard pickles with brine for marinade. Slice your cucumbers and add to clean jars. Heat 1 cup water, 1 cup vinegar, salt, mustard of your choosing, and spices you desire until dissolved. Pour brine over cucumbers, debubble, and top off if needed. Wipe the rims, add your lids and rings. Store in the refrigerator as these are not shelf stable. Save your extra brine for salads, dressings, dip, and even marinades. You can even keep adding cucumbers or other vegetables to the brine for more deliciousness.

To water glass eggs use 1 quart of water for every ounce of pickling lime.

Does anyone else have a sassy and defiant hen who likes to lay eggs on the porch? Day 3 of this loud lady! Did I mention she’s mean? Well, at least I get a farm egg delivered to my door daily!