January 2nd, 2010

Good Morning ! Just walked my track behind my cottage. It's an empty field with a track for the Go Carts. They are not running at this time so I am. Ha! Well, I'm walking at a fast pace with ski poles and walking shoes. Yes, I said ski poles. I'm able to keep my balance and go at a good pace as the track is a little uneven. It works great for me. My son is the one who suggested using the ski poles as his neighbor would walk in his orchard with them. Sounded like a great idea for myself. Our track has an oak tree you see at the other end so it's a joy to get started. I counted the steps all the way around this morning and there are 400 even. I went around 5 times and plan on doing that every day. Don't laugh, I will write about it here so you'll see.
The sun is out, the sun is out ! I'm thrilled.

Happy Birthday LoriAnnie !!

I have several sacks of walnuts to crack. We have a couple walnut trees around our house so are we lucky or what ? You see we make Walnut milk for our oatmeal. I even cook the oatmeal on the stove. That happened by accident. Our microwave stopped working and we wanted oatmeal, so I thought how hard could this be. Let me tell you it was easy and as fast if not faster then the microwave plus delicious. We add a little sugar (if I'm out of honey) and walnut milk. My husband loves brown sugar but maple syrup is also great.

To make the walnut milk I use a vita mixer. I've had mine for about 20 years and I love it. You can also use a blender. I put a half cup of walnut meats in the mixer and turn it on and pulse back and forth for about 15 to 20 seconds. Then I leave it running and slowly pour a cup of water through the top. This takes about 15 seconds. Waaaalaaah ! You have Walnut Milk. You can use any nut to do this, they are all good. I also put it over berries, bananas, apples or all the above. Try it, it's great. Some people add vanilla, Why? You just don't need anything else. Enjoy, Tootles