Stella's Social Club

[1muttsfan]

Mary, did you leave the packet of lemon seeds in while you were simmering the lemons down? The recipe doesn't really say when to remove it

 

[The Sheriff]

Mary, did you leave the packet of lemon seeds in while you were simmering the lemons down? The recipe doesn't really say when to remove it

Yes I left it in . Can't remember when I took it out, but I let the seeds simmer with the pulp to release the natural pectin. I didn't do it one time and the marmalade didn't set. I used it to make orange chicken for the next year! And it was perfect for that!

 

[The Sheriff]

I didn't think they looked like honey bees. There were honey bees, these bees, bumblebees and a tiny light brown bee all on the tree at the same time.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Figures. I have a broody. Why couldn't she go broody a few weeks ago?

Guess I have to give her some eggs to hatch.

 

[1muttsfan]

Thanks I'll give it a try

 

[drumstick diva]

Kelly in the picture you put up of a bee on a yellow flower thingy- he has a orange thing on the middle of his left side (facing us). Can you tell me what it is, UNLESS it is a naughty bit. Then don't bother answering.

 

[The Sheriff]

Figures. I have a broody. Why couldn't she go broody a few weeks ago?

Guess I have to give her some eggs to hatch.

Who is it?

 

[The Sheriff]

Kelly in the picture you put up of a bee on a yellow flower thingy- he has a orange thing on the middle of his left side (facing us). Can you tell me what it is, UNLESS it is a naughty bit. Then don't bother answering.

I think it's a pollen sack, but I am an idiot.

 

[The Sheriff]

Just had a repeat showing to interested buyers. They stayed about an hour and 45 minutes and brought family. They walked the property too. Unfortunately rude neighbor was blaring music all day and all evening. Still going. Hope that didn't cause us a sale.

Sure will miss this place and our animals but I must follow my head and not my heart. Off to finish my Stir Fry class on Craftsy. I left three fresh baguettes for the people that toured the house tonight. I am getting better at baguettes all the time! The more you make them, the better you get. These were really pretty too.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Who is it?

My Olive Egger.

Kelly in the picture you put up of a bee on a yellow flower thingy- he has a orange thing on the middle of his left side (facing us). Can you tell me what it is, UNLESS it is a naughty bit. Then don't bother answering.

It is her pollen sac on her back legs. They have one on each side and it's how they bring the pollen back to the hive. Just like saddlebags. Different pollens are different colors, so it can be an indication of what they are foraging on as well. I saw what appeared to be black pollen this weekend, and Mary thought it might be iris. I looked it up and it may be poppies - their pollen is dark gray.