Back from the quilt retreat, a leg of lamb and another recycle project.

We've had a lot going on and time to get back to what we do around here. 

I did take a long weekend to attend a quilt retreat.  It is so fun to get away and just sew. Food and beds are made for you .  All you have to do is sew.  Forty-three people came this year.  We were at the base of Pikes Peak with beautiful views of the mountain.  Here are some of my accomplishments for the weekend. 

Finished the other side of the recycled jeans. So I ended up with two aprons.  

My sewing sister (not related really) and I were tired by the end but very happy.  I am on the left. 

Now, back to the homestead. 

Dude made one of our leg of lambs...ohmy.   Just a simple recipe of lemon pepper, plus salt and pepper in a 400* oven for 2 hours.   It turned out tender with  no bite that folks worry about with lamb. Dude wasn't about to have a veggie day - smile. He sure ate a bunch of this leg. 

Remember this ? 

A friend at work brought this to me as a challenge to recycle. We laughed because I didn't know what came in it... anywhooo... I set to recycle it. 

Dude worked on drilling a hole in it.  I ended up having to hold it while he drilled. It took a little while but we got it. 

We made it into a wonderful Steampunk lamp.  The next one I make will have a shade on but I think this looks cool.  What do you think? 

Hopefully tomorrow we will post about what is growing. 

peace 

Cooking a leg of lamb today.

It was a mellow morning. We had toast from the oatmeal bread I made yesterday with eggs. It was so good.

Popped a leg of lamb in the oven. Super simple 400* at 30minutes per pound. I like garlic, salt, pepper, and , of course, rosemary.  Sprinkle a bit of lemon over it and pop in the oven. I like mine well done, so it took longer than that. 

Cleaned the wool carder.

Got Easter cards ready and need to make more. These were mailed today.

The lamb is at 165* but again, I like mine well done so pop it back in the oven for 15-20 minutes. It still wasn't up to the 175-180* or so, that I like.  I needed to get to work and didn't have time to wait! I had already been stalled due to being outside when it began to pour rain. I had to come in and change clothes.

I got worried I would be way late for work so I put it in the crockpot on low with a little bit of water and said a prayer it would be fine. 

Dude said he loved it. This statement coming from a man who said he hates lamb.  There was no lamb taste, just good eatin' he said. I can't wait for dinner tomorrow!

Here's what I did - I took a leg of lamb. Cut slits in the meat and put minced garlic in the slits. Drizzled lemon juice on the lamb.  Rubbed salt and pepper plus rosemary all over it. Put in a preheated oven of 400* bake at 30 minutes per pound or more .  That's it.

It was a rough week. I am so glad it is Friday.

peace