The Red Barn

On our way home from our adventures in Idaho and Utah, we had to stop in Santaquin to go to The Red Barn to check out the cherries and other items they sell.
Since these cost over $16.00 a bottle, we passed. Maybe next time.
A cute display. Did you know...?

1 bushel= 4 pecks

1 bushel = 8 gallons

1 peck = 2 gallons

1/4 bushel = 1 peck
John getting a free sample of cold fresh raw apple cider!
Berries and cherries galore here.

We bought some huge cherries that were so dark red they were black. Funny thing-they did not sell cherry pitters. This is a great place to stop. They also had ice cream comes, fudge, cookies fresh baked, aprons, books, and chocolate covered cherries and blueberries, etc.

Make Your Own Magic Shell

I finally did it! I made my own Magic Shell....finally after many many references Larissa made to me about making my own with coconut oil and cocoa.
Tommy and Christine gave me a lovely glass jar of organic virgin coconut oil and so I decided to take the plunge and try it.
Here is the recipe, so very simple.
Magic Shell
In small saucepan, combine
2 Tablsp. coconut oil
4 Tablsp.. unsweetened cocoa
1 Tablsp. honey
Heat gently until coconut oil has melted and all is combined and liquid-y.
Take off heat. Using a teaspoon, drizzle the dark liquid over your ice cream. It will harden almost immediately. I like
Very yummy..you can add chopped nuts..that is even better.

Make Your Own Easter Grass With Wheat

2 weeks or so before Easter, soak some wheat kernels (also called wheat berries) overnight.
In the morning, drain them in a sieve and then plop onto about 4 layers or so of wet paper towel that is nestled into a favorite bowl or container.
Keep a squirt bottle filled with water nearby and occasionally squirt with water. Depends on where you live as to how much. In the desert here, I squirted it twice a day. If using a basket, have some plastic wrap on the very bottom of the basket, then put the wet paper towel on top of that.
This was about 13 days later...
If you have a cute critter to stick in the grass, do so This was on top of a screw on lid of a cantiner I got at Dollar Tree...it was perfect!...and of course some small eggs:

John's Quest

This is just a sample of John's recent juice purchases. He likes to get different various high energy, nutritious drinks to improve his health.

I Had To Do It

After we finished our 2 cans of raisins, I ordered a box of 12 from the company. These SunView Organic Raisins. I got this box 2 days after I placed my order. 45 dollars includes shipping. No tax. 12 cans. Normally 4.99 at Whole Foods.

We like the Green Seedless the best.

Ginger Dreams

I used to dream of candy like this: Clear hard candy made from ginger. But this candy is a reality! Made by the Go Naturally company. Again at Whole Foods. I see it is available on amazon.com.

Move over jelly beans !

I have discovered these organic raisins at Whole Foods! They are big, plump, moist, flavorful. Who would even choose a jelly bean if these were available! This is pure delight..and no pesticides! Lots of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and fiber. Yum!