Chicks and pickling

 Our layer chicks have been venturing out of their brooder coop.  We found several of them perching in a rhododendron nearby.

We went over to Maggie's home (Maggie of "Maggie's Farm") across the road to learn how to pickle.  She shared with us her recipe for bread and butter pickles and then her techniques for making them come out just right.  And they were delicious!





After the pickling was complete, we learned about Maggie's family here on the Ridge-top and she shared with us some photos, scrapbooks and stories of the people who have made this place their home.