1937 Flood Lyon County, Kentucky – More Photos
1937 Flood Lyon County, Kentucky. Here are a few more photos from 1937. The flood devastated much of the small towns of Kuttawa and Eddyville in Lyon County.
Herbs as medicine. Is that a good idea?
Herbs as medicine. Is that a good idea? Will an herb a day keep the doctor away? We all know that many plants have medicinal values. But many are poisonous. To further confuse the situation, some plants have both beneficial and poisonous parts. Eaters, beware!Continue reading“Herbs as medicine. Is that a good idea?”
Swiss Steak is Scrumptious and Fork-Tender
Scrumptious Swiss Steak is fork-tender and a mouthful of flavor. Serve it with a couple of good vegetables on the side and some fresh hot yeast rolls. Oh, man…Continue reading“Swiss Steak is Scrumptious and Fork-Tender”
Kuttawa Flood 1939
Most people have heard of the 1937 flood, but the Kuttawa flood 1939 was almost as devastating. Here are photos taken during that time, most of them around February 14th, 1939. The water would rise another five feet after these photos were taken.
Herbs, Herbs, and more Herbs
Herbs, Herbs, Herbs. The more you know about herbs, the more you’ll like them. Not just something to spice up your foods, herbs can be beneficial to your health, help chase away unwanted insects, and add fragrance to a room or garden.Continue reading“Herbs, Herbs, and more Herbs”
A Truly Decadent Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie
When I worked at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, one of the signature desserts–wildly popular with guests–was their chocolate macadamia nut pie. It is truly one of those “died and gone to Heaven” types of desserts. And though it may not be easy as pie to make, it’s well worth it.Continue reading“A Truly Decadent Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie”
Make a Homemade Grapevine Wreath
Everyone should know how to make a homemade grapevine wreath for the holidays. It’s super duper easy. No one even taught me, that’s how easy it is. It just takes a few minutes and a little imagination. Don’t pay high prices when you can practically make one for free.Continue reading“Make a Homemade Grapevine Wreath”
Wade’s Kentucky Bourbon Fudge
Wade’s Kentucky Bourbon Fudge is modified from a recipe that I got from someone a long time ago. You know the kind, scrawled on a 3 x 5 card and stuck in between the pages of my Better Homes and Gardens “New Cook Book.” Only it didn’t have pecans, and fudge just ain’t fudge–in my book–unless it’s loaded with pecans. (Unless you can get hickory nuts, and man, that’s a whole ‘nuther story right there.)Continue reading“Wade’s Kentucky Bourbon Fudge”
Wade’s Spaghetti Cheat
Wade’s spaghetti cheat is just one of the ways I get around not having my cake and eating it too. I love a good plate of spaghetti, but even though I take steps to make the sauce as healthy as possible, there’s little getting around the fact that the flour noodles are not healthy. Even the whole wheat spaghetti noodles are less than desirable. My solution? Pour the sauce over steamed broccoli. YUM.Continue reading“Wade’s Spaghetti Cheat”
How I Lost 50 Pounds, Part 2
In How I Lost 50 Pounds, Part 2 we discuss a variety of issues that pop up in the first few weeks of any diet (eating plan). I’m moving forward having assumed you are very serious about trimming that fat. Yes, I said the “f” word, and I’ll probably use …
Buttermilk Chess Pie
I ran across my recipe for buttermilk chess pie, and looking at the yellowed paper and faded blue ink, my mind traveled back to when I got it. Nearly 40 years ago when I worked for a factory some of the women would take pity on a hungry kid working his way through college. More than once there would be a pie or sandwich with my name on it waiting in the break room. This chess pie was my favorite, and the little old lady who made it gave me the recipe so I would always have it.Continue reading“Buttermilk Chess Pie”
How I Lost 50 Pounds, Part 1
Dear readers, I have posted an article on my other blog (How I Lost 50 Pounds, Part 1) that actually concerns dieting and cooking in a healthy way. For that reason I am including the link to it here.
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What a Load of Crap, er Manure
What non-gardeners might call a load of crap, we growers refer to as manure, and it’s the life-blood of a healthy garden.
Nutrients in different types of manures can vary wildly, depending of course on the animal itself and its diet, whether it is a caged animal or roams freely, and even the age of the animal and its overall health. The manure itself, if left for too long, will lose a large portion of its nutrients to insects or rainwater. On the other hand, aged manure stinks less and is less likely to “burn” your plants. So, six of one and a half-dozen of the other. To be perfectly safe and avoid the smell, I usually just mix it in with my compost and call it a day.
Here is what you need to know about the various types of manures:
Cattle: Cow manure actually has the lowest concentrations of nutrients, primarily because the cow’s diet consists mostly of grass. But low concentrations actually make it one of the safest manures to use in abundance. Another thing to consider is availability (a lot of it around here) and the ease with which you can simply gather up hardened piles of it. (Am I grossing you out?) But seriously, a quick trip around the pasture with a pickup and a hay-fork and you can gather quite a pile of cow manure.
Horse: Horse manure is a bit more powerful than cow manure, but boy does it contain the weed seeds. Prepare to weed yourself silly if you use it. I have a friend who gives me all the horse manure I want, but it’s a mixed blessing. He piles it up and all I have to do is shovel it into my truck, but months later, when I’m pulling weeds out of everything, I sometimes wish I had gone another route. Be warned.
Poultry: Very high in nitrogen, with a significant amount of potash and some phosphorus. Consider the source on this one, as caged birds are often given antibiotics. Free-range birds are the optimum, but keep in mind that very fresh chicken manure will burn your plants. Let this manure age a few weeks, or mix it in well with your compost before applying.
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Sheep: I have not used sheep manure, but I know it is very similar to chicken manure. Same rules apply pertaining to caged or free-range.
Rabbit: Rabbit manure is actually a very prized manure and hard to come by. We just don’t have a lot of rabbit farmers in our area, and they tend to keep their manure. So there.
Bat guano: I would love to get my hands on some of this, but you have to buy it and it’s pricey. I’ve read such terrific things about it. Some say it’s like supercharged chicken manure. (OK, it sounds weird to get excited over manure. Guilty as charged.)
Got any tips you want to share about manure? I’m serious. Do you?
© Wade Kingston
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Stuffed cabbage rolls–ah, just the smell of them reminds me of church socials, college cafeterias, and diners with blue-plate specials from Kentucky to Virginia.
I’ve had several versions of this comfort food. They aren’t hard to make and they are oh so delicious. Give them a try.
Two Towns Long Gone-Old Eddyville & Old Kuttawa
Two towns long gone – Old Eddyville and Old Kuttawa. They live on in these old black and white photos. These photos cause my parents to start their “I remember when” stories. TVA and the Corps of Engineers created Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley by damming the Tennessee and Cumberland …
Freezing Flavorful Herbs
Not as good as fresh, but better than dried, freezing those flavorful herbs will give you several months of nearly full flavor before you resort to using the dried forms.
If you have an abundance of herbs and are trying to keep them as fresh as possible, consider freezing them. The flavor will be better than the dried form, and you can keep them for four or five months in your freezer. But freezing them won’t help you if you go to all that trouble only to forget they are in the back of the freezer. Mark them well, putting the type and date on a piece of masking tape and affixing to the bags–or better yet use a permanent marker and write on the bags themselves. It also helps to keep a written record on a piece of paper and affix it to the outside of the refrigerator/freezer. That way you won’t forget to use the herbs.
First method–Use whole leaves of verbena, mint, marjoram, parsley, sage, oregano, and tarragon. For dill, fennel, and thyme use sprigs. Whichever herbs you choose, make sure the leaves are dry, spread them out on a cookie sheet, and freeze for two hours. Once they freeze, double bag them in freezer bags–and don’t forget to mark the bags.
Second method–Process the herbs (one at a time) in a blender with water until finely chopped. Add two tablespoons of each herb (be consistent so you’ll know how much a cube holds) to each cell in an ice cube tray and add water to cover. Freeze until solid. Remove and follow the directions above for bagging, and don’t forget to mark the bags.
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You can just plop a cube or two in your soup or stew and away we go!
Have you had success with either of these methods?
© Wade Kingston
Cranberry Peach Cobbler
It’s easy to make this cranberry peach cobbler, especially with all those leftover goodies from Thanksgiving. Or did you not go a little crazy buying cranberries for Turkey Day? Here’s a tasty way to use up those extra cans. Crunchy, sweet, and a bit tart. And just keep telling yourself …
Summer Afternoons at the Swimming Hole
Summer afternoons at the swimming hole are a place in my mind I can wander to, especially when it’s cold and windy outside.
Tips for Fragrant Paperwhite Narcissus
Paperwhite narcissus bulbs can be found just about everywhere during the holiday season, and this fragrant beauty couldn’t be easier to grow.
Paperwhite narcissus (Narcissus papyraceus) can be purchased in many forms. You can buy the bare bulbs (the most economical), or in a box with a cheap plastic pot and some potting medium (a bit more expensive), or already potted and growing (the most expensive). It doesn’t take a green thumb to grow them, so opt for the bare bulbs.Continue reading“Tips for Fragrant Paperwhite Narcissus”