Spring Time Ruka

First Real Snow + Cobbler Memories

So our first "real" snow of the season has fallen. Ruka Dog is loving it and we've moved the rabbit troup to the wee cabin for safe sleeping.

Note Ruka, bottom left, keeping the grounds secure :) Good dog!

Here's a photo from this past summer. We love cooking on the fire and "cabin cobbler" is a family favorite. I open a can of fruit (peaches), drain the liquid into a bowl, toss in some vegan choco chips and make a batter with the fruit liquid and what ever I have on hand (flour, backing powder, sugar, salt). Throw it on the fire and viola! (like the flower), you've got cobbler! CAUTION: it's hot! Be careful with it!



Wee Cabin Updates

So the "Wee Cabin" as I've been calling it is nearly complete! Here are some before pictures (before the HH (hottie hubby) insulated & painted). It's truly so exciting to have a little space of my own. Once it's all organized I'll share some more photos...

Check out the super sweet Martha Washington sewing cabinet Thomas surprised me with!

It's the perfect colors and will get a lot of use I'm sure!

It took A LOT of paint to paint the cabin inside and out. I'm thrilled with the colors we picked!

Double doors out the side of the cabin.

Girl's best friend :)

Composters

I have been researching which composter to invest in. Currently I think we're going to go with this one:

(Photo from the Urban Garden Center website.)

Less than $200 with a 10 year warranty. 

Any suggestions?  Do you have a composter that you love/hate?

The composter needs to be covered, easy to turn and be able to stand up to our long cold winters.

I have also been looking into composting cat (and eventually) dog waste in a separate area. Oy vey.