Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Drive-By Gifting

I am terrible at remembering specific important dates (birthdays, holidays, etc.), and getting a gift or letter together to be there on The Big Day, of whatever type it is.  I do, however, like to be generous, and to share … Continue reading

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Rendering Pork Fat into Lard

Since this year’s pig purchase is my first, this is my first experience receiving large quantities of fat in bags.  Some of it I’m saving for making sausages, but yesterday I decided to render some of the fat into lard. … Continue reading

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