Getting caught up

The last month or so has just been a whirlwind around here. I really have to pull myself down from the clouds and get back to business. Monkey business would be good, I think.

 I finished the socks... well over a week ago, and just a wee bit past the first day of spring. They please me. And yes, my legs really are that white. The color of the socks is accurate too. Have a new, simple pair started.  Need to get something bigger on the needles too. But what? Hmm.

Everybody's doing it!

 When I learned how easy it is to make butter, I had to try. I've made it three times now. Successfully. I have also wanted to learn to make some simple cheeses. I have a few recipes, and one is made with the "butter milk" that is a by product of butter making. In the past I have used this milk in pancakes and biscuits. Now I want to make cheese.

 The instructions are pretty simple. Heat the milk to 160-180 degrees and strain. The milk should separate into curds and whey when heated. Simple... again! I don't get curds and whey. After long minutes and increasing the temperature...I get milk stuck in the bottom of my pot. I find myself wondering if this cheese is Scottish in origin?

A good time was had by all.

There was much exploring .....

..... and running .....

..... and digging ....

..... and a little romance.