In my small and very young orchard, I have one plum tree.  This was the first year that it bore fruit.  Well a fruit.  It gave me one small plum. I enjoyed eating it immensely and wished that I had more.  My dad has a young plum tree, too.  His tree gave him at least 40 plums. ... »

I did not intend to be gone for so long.  I had to take off two weeks for the Grimes County Fair and all the events before and after that required so much of my attention.  Then the house, yard, and garden had been neglected for at least a week.  It took forever to get on top of my housework,... »

If you have always wanted to order my Texas Homesteader Wheat-Free Cookbook, but just have not sat down to order it, then now is the time.  The publishing company is offering a discount on any orders of my book until June 30, 2010.  This brings the price down 10 percent, which comes to $17.95. To receive the coupon for the discount,... »

Is it just me or is time flying by at a mind-boggling speed?  I cannot believe that it is time for the 2010 Grimes County Fair.  It seems like it was not that long ago and we were looking for potential show animals. Both Jake and Kyla are showing animals for their first time this year.  It has been a learning... »