tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post413375649172434851..comments2023-10-15T03:31:24.587-04:00Comments on MountainMama: A Busy Weekend & More Zucchini Recipes!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-27085966031486643382018-09-06T13:19:10.521-04:002018-09-06T13:19:10.521-04:00Thanks so much for the feature, Jann!! :)Thanks so much for the feature, Jann!! :)Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-15505198895896054112018-09-06T13:18:35.178-04:002018-09-06T13:18:35.178-04:00That sounds pretty amazing, Jann! I've never h...That sounds pretty amazing, Jann! I've never heard of it, must be a Southern thing? Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-74272818096312865812018-09-06T13:18:06.378-04:002018-09-06T13:18:06.378-04:00My oldest pup celebrated her 16th birthday this we...My oldest pup celebrated her 16th birthday this weekend, Jeannette! I adopted her when she was 6 months old, so we've been through a lot together! Yes, teh smells in my kitchen were so amazing I was afraid they were going to draw the bear up onto my deck....thankfully I haven't seen him lately around my house!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-60226568693540849082018-09-06T13:16:05.297-04:002018-09-06T13:16:05.297-04:00Insanely busy, Karen Ann. Sometimes it's just ...Insanely busy, Karen Ann. Sometimes it's just too much....but then I did an inventory of my pickles and I have canned over 50 jars at this point, I'm pretty proud of myself!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-41787466114317235252018-09-06T13:15:15.292-04:002018-09-06T13:15:15.292-04:00I've always been a homemaker, Linda - since my...I've always been a homemaker, Linda - since my very first apartment when I was a very young woman. I remember even then painting, decorating, hanging curtains, replacing floor tiles, painting furniture, learning to bake and cook....and I was all of about 19!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-48555205287807177372018-09-06T13:13:26.750-04:002018-09-06T13:13:26.750-04:00You know what, Jane? I DID plant less this year th...You know what, Jane? I DID plant less this year than last! I think all the rain has helped the cucumbers, at the same time that it hurt the tomatoes. Our tomato harvest so far has been absolutely minimal compared to years past, which is a crying shame. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-7369789930108561062018-09-06T13:12:13.115-04:002018-09-06T13:12:13.115-04:00I don't eat pickles, that's the funny thin...I don't eat pickles, that's the funny thing, Melanie! I did try one of my sweet and spicy ones, since my daughter said they were so good....and they were pretty darned tasty, not gonna lie! Now I need to try the rest of them!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-42872286050074075172018-09-06T13:11:12.249-04:002018-09-06T13:11:12.249-04:00I try, Nancy! I think that version of Zucchini Bol...I try, Nancy! I think that version of Zucchini Bolognese was my best batch ever, too bad I didn't write down what I put in it, ha ha!!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-23207374767129589722018-09-06T13:10:14.297-04:002018-09-06T13:10:14.297-04:00Ha ha you and me both, Melanie!!! I do have a sta...Ha ha you and me both, Melanie!!! I do have a stainless fridge downstairs, but the only reason I bought it is because it was like $100 cheaper than the same one in white or off white!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-13442818706235403762018-09-06T00:19:43.330-04:002018-09-06T00:19:43.330-04:00Hi Debbie, just hopping by to let you know that yo...Hi Debbie, just hopping by to let you know that you will be one of the features at SYC tomorrow.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-86992276062074191962018-09-03T23:36:28.715-04:002018-09-03T23:36:28.715-04:00You certainly have been busy. It all sounds delic...You certainly have been busy. It all sounds delicious! I made raspberry jalapeno jelly today. One of our families favorites. Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-88929415691409652432018-09-02T10:54:09.232-04:002018-09-02T10:54:09.232-04:00I can just imagine the wonderful smells coming fro...I can just imagine the wonderful smells coming from your kitchen! However, that is a tremendous amount of work you've done. I'm sure come winter, you will be a happy girl. Hopefully you will time to relax a bit this long weekend...<br />Take care and pats for the pups<br />JeannetteJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12434028465184764601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-17428601725266339742018-08-31T15:03:22.507-04:002018-08-31T15:03:22.507-04:00 WOW you have been crazy busy!!
WOW you have been crazy busy!!<br />Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-14731538157413503342018-08-31T10:14:48.414-04:002018-08-31T10:14:48.414-04:00Such a wonderful post, Debbie! I love the photo o...Such a wonderful post, Debbie! I love the photo of all your jars and bread! You are so creative and productive...truly making a home.Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-82380889383869354592018-08-30T01:32:20.734-04:002018-08-30T01:32:20.734-04:00I'm smiling because I had this 'problem...I'm smiling because I had this 'problem' back when I had a huge garden. The zucchini multiples overnight. I love the cheddar/buttermilk bread recipe...a keeper! One lesson learned: plant a little less next year---or send some my way!!! ;-D<br /><br />Jane Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-27494429177603380442018-08-29T17:22:46.347-04:002018-08-29T17:22:46.347-04:00I'm the same way, Brenda and Debbie - I love m...I'm the same way, Brenda and Debbie - I love my white appliances! I don't want SS ones, nor do I want granite countertops. My kitchen may be outdated and quirky too, but so am I! ;-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-43879855185744284162018-08-29T17:18:24.759-04:002018-08-29T17:18:24.759-04:00All those cucumbers would freak me out, too, lol! ...All those cucumbers would freak me out, too, lol! I can't believe how busy you were. You had never heard of bread and butter pickles? They're my favorite! I would love to taste your homemade. I'm going to be checking out a lot of your links - thanks. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-37929172555608021662018-08-28T21:43:25.938-04:002018-08-28T21:43:25.938-04:00How nice to have that problem of two many cukes an...How nice to have that problem of two many cukes and zukes. You have made good use of it all. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-61975375583252375562018-08-28T15:51:56.296-04:002018-08-28T15:51:56.296-04:00I don't think I'd be happy with stainless ...I don't think I'd be happy with stainless appliances and granite countertops, Brenda - I love my little country kitchen, it's quirky and not perfect but yet just perfect for me!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-28239700560096270972018-08-28T15:51:08.132-04:002018-08-28T15:51:08.132-04:00Sometimes I exhaust myself, Cindy, but it's to...Sometimes I exhaust myself, Cindy, but it's tough to fit it all in since I work full time...I need a clone, I say that all the time!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-26864294541229105452018-08-28T15:50:15.856-04:002018-08-28T15:50:15.856-04:00Lots of good recipes, Rita, if you've got some...Lots of good recipes, Rita, if you've got some zucchinis kicking around that you don't know what to do with!!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-69842151722398819102018-08-28T15:49:41.411-04:002018-08-28T15:49:41.411-04:00Ha ha well, that's what I do, Ellen! I wake up...Ha ha well, that's what I do, Ellen! I wake up thinking about food, what can I say? Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-71241960758523291692018-08-28T15:49:02.307-04:002018-08-28T15:49:02.307-04:00I finally made some room in a cupboard to put away...I finally made some room in a cupboard to put away a bunch of jars this morning, Penny - they were sitting on my counter waiting for me to make room!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-46363610195455936942018-08-28T15:48:02.347-04:002018-08-28T15:48:02.347-04:00Is there anything you can't do with zucchinis?...Is there anything you can't do with zucchinis? Hmmmm probably, but I find that if I shred them fine enough I can toss them into soups, sauces, chilis, etc....they aren't even noticed at all, they take on the flavor of whatever you are mixing them with. People say the same about tofu but somehow I'd rather zucchini, Henny!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-41371429973354306652018-08-28T15:46:33.477-04:002018-08-28T15:46:33.477-04:00We can buy things all year long here, too, Lisa, b...We can buy things all year long here, too, Lisa, but there's an incredible sense of satisfaction out of eating something in the winter that I grew from seed in the summer! I think I must have been a pilgrim in a previous life, ha ha!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.com