Family Restaurant

Phaedra · Feb 10, 2022

flowerbug said:
quail run or frame for hoop house.

I did use PVC pipe to build the roof of the quail run this morning, but the 20mm ones are enough. I believe the quails will enjoy their living here from now on.

The 50mm pipes are used to store artificial flowers. I am making the pantry here also a "forever-young" flower stand. My FIL loves flowers; however, he used to turn the heaters in every room to the maximum now. The real flowers usually can't stand such a warm condition and just fade in a few days.

I will finish this later today and share the final result.

baymule · Feb 10, 2022

You have many artistic talents. The food you prepare, even for chickens, cats and dogs, looks like magazine pictures of a chef's design. I love the silk flower idea and yes, you are handy! Your FIL's kitchen is simply beautiful and I know he is delighted. God's blessings on you.

Phaedra · Feb 10, 2022

We just put most of the flowers on the wall, and it looks not bad!

I will insert some 20mm PVC pipes in between later for smaller flowers.

Phaedra · Feb 10, 2022

baymule said:
You have many artistic talents. The food you prepare, even for chickens, cats and dogs, looks like magazine pictures of a chef's design. I love the silk flower idea and yes, you are handy! Your FIL's kitchen is simply beautiful and I know he is delighted. God's blessings on you.

Thanks, Bay; so you called those artificial ones "silk flowers"? I have learned something new from you today yay.

Phaedra · Feb 13, 2022

Bacon and cabbage, scrambled eggs, pan-fried sausage - a successful combination for him again

The laundry room in my FIL's house is also near the end of the renovation. After all the trash was collected, it still looked dirty and spooky - in other words, I am not willing to stay in such a space for more than 1 minute.

Two weeks later, it's transforming every day.

I divided it into two areas - (A) laundry area in Beige and (B) small, open pantry area in Green - the effect is quite satisfying. A small corner (with a mirror) will become the family hair salon.

I spent 2-3 hours daily when I stayed here, so most of the painting was done by me. Next week I will take care of the skirting board and paint a gold Mandala on the wall. This room should be fully done by the end of Feb.

The old PVC sealings in the kitchen are also removed and thoroughly cleaned. The horrible scenes are gone, and now everywhere is clean and shiny.

I am happy with all the efforts and outcomes - I never thought I could make such a transformation happen.

Spring is coming, and let's have spring-style fried rice!

Marie2020 · Feb 16, 2022

Phaedra Geiermann said:
Guess, what is the next project I am working? I have almost zero handyman skill. 🤪
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I'm as good a handyman as I am a gardener

Phaedra · Feb 16, 2022

Today is again a "fruitful" day! The real fruits are oranges, and we all enjoyed fresh orange juice.

Orange juice and herb tea

My FIL has a good mood and appetite today, but he really needs a haircut.

So I kept working and improving my handyman skills. :lol:

The green area in the laundry room is again divided into two corners - one as an open pantry and the other as a family hair salon. :love

Open pantry area

Hair salon area

I didn't cut his hair for at least two months. How can it grow so quickly!

My husband took care of the shaving, and I cut his hair. At the moment, my FIL looked a bit like a sheep, waiting to get rid of unnecessary hairs.

In the process...

Horray~he is 500% handsome now!

The laundry area was also done. I used three IKEA items to replace the original washing lines.

I am still waiting for the skirting boards and a few posters, but till now, everything in this space makes me smile. It finally becomes a place where I am willing to stay for chores.

Phaedra · Feb 18, 2022

Eventually, eggs are still one of the best carriers for a nutritious diet. My hens are recovering from the annual molting and gradually start laying again. I am so happy to see how pretty their new feathers are.

Today's Lunch is a kind of Frittata, improvising style. I have potatoes, carrots, and zucchini, enough to make a tasty one.

Nothing fancy; it just needs some patience to slowly pan-fry the ingredients till soft.

After adding the egg mixture to the veggies and cheese on the top, the pre-heated oven took care of the rest of the work. Watching the process of baking and coloring is a pleasure itself.

Easy to eat and digest

The other dish is brussel sprout and bacon.

Today's private chef mission is complete and successful.

The laundry room here starts to function, and I enjoy working inside.

Among the circle of control, influence, and concern, I wish I would keep my energy focused on the right tracks most of the time.

Phaedra · Feb 19, 2022

This Saturday started with a breakfast made with tasty flower sprouts (Kale X Brussel sprouts) and eggs, coffee, and some apples.

The flower sprouts are candy for the eyes and full of flavor. They need nets to keep pests away in the summer and early autumn, but after October, they need no further care and will keep producing these lovely and delicious sprouts along the winter. I planted eight last summer and would like to have at least 20 this year.

Then, as the weather was bright and good, I decided to harvest two roosters. It was done smoothly with the broomstick method and directly skinning instead of plucking.

The roosters are not meat breeds, but they are absolutely healthy and offered us a lot of fresh meat/organs.

The skin, feather, and the rest are buried in the hole we dug earlier in the garden to plant a winter-flowering cherry. Nothing is wasted, and we appreciate their contribution.