Starr Homeplace

Starr Homeplace - Google Drive:Starr Homeplace , Heritage and Creatively Center

SR 133 / US 425  

GPS : 5317

5317 Old Mer Rouge Road

Oak Ridge, La 71264

June 08, 2013

8am until 3pm

Bring your family out for a fun day in the country.

cost is $5.00 admission for adults , free to kids up to age 12.  

plus a contribution for lunch if you want a home cooked meal on the grounds.

Families are welcome to pack a lunch, and spread out a picnic.

Picnic tables are on the grounds.

318-758-1758

Starr Homeplace in Oak Ridge is planning the “annual Homecoming to the Starr” a summer Community Day, Saturday -June 8th., If it rains for a few minutes, then visitors can duck into one of the 19 museum areas or the big barn. Upstairs in the barn is a continuous fundraiser of books that came from the Stone collection from their book store that was a part of Twin City Mall in Monroe.”

Starr Homeplace in Oak Ridge is the perfect place to get a glimpse of the past of Louisiana. . History that children see and read about in school comes to life, making learning fun. On the plantation there are 19 museums showcasing many aspects of life.  The experience for older adults is one of fond memories - remembering things our parents and grandparents shared with us in the past. There is something for everyone!  A good day trip.  Leather tooling and watercolors along with woodworking, and a blacksmith.  

Joe Rolfe said, “ I always encourage artists and craftsman to come out and showcase their work, plus I don’t mind if they want to sale also.  Last month we had several artists in that came here .  The large bottle tree in the field is a point of interest , as is the many relics of farm equipment spread throughout the 19 museum acre. You can step into a 50’s style kitchen and step back in time and see a grouping of spinning wheels and a quilt frame, go across the field to the barn and enjoy sitting in the old porch swing.

Please contact Joe Rolfe at the Starr Homeplace to be a featured artist. He is looking for people that want to demonstrate the facilities. Joe Rolfe said,” I need people to get involved, I have a lot of areas that need a demonstrator such as a quilting room with a frame.  The museums are more interesting if someone is making them come alive in an action way.  

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Red cabbage Recipe

Dietitian's tip:

Red cabbage — a cruciferous vegetable with dark red or purple leaves — has a tougher texture and a slightly sweeter flavor than does green cabbage. To save time, shred the cabbage in advance and store in a sealed bag in the refrigerator until ready to use.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds red cabbage, cored, quartered and shredded
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 tart apple, cored, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Ground nutmeg, to taste
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

In a large pot, add all of the ingredients. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Add water as necessary to prevent the cabbage from drying out. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve either warm or cold.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: About 1 cup
Calories	108	Sodium	36 mg
Total fat	trace	Total carbohydrate	25 g
Saturated fat	0 g	Dietary fiber	5 g
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	Protein	2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg

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A day by the Lake in my "little house"

It is very quiet, except for the birds, especially the cardinals and mockingbirds. I have my computer set up where I can see outside down the Lake. A couple of times a day the Blue Heron comes thru, I have to be very quiet because it scares very easily. The last few days have been fighting ducks, seems the hen has to make a choice between for her mate for the spring.

My mom gave me a hibiscus that the hummingbirds love and some purple verbena. The tomato experience is going good, I can tell the difference in the size and health of the YAK tomato plants that are full of buds and little tomatoes, and my Walmart and Home depot ones. The were all planted the same time. I also got lots of versions of seeds from swallowtail seeds for the tiny tom thumb and currant , along with some unusual grape ones. The are coming up, along with the lemon cukes.

I will get some pics up later. Thanks, Cindy

#wordonthestreet #cindymccleishingram #tinyhouse

Catch the wave at yaks

Yak's in Farmerville has wave petunia baskets . Beautiful and full , 2for 20.00

The pessimistic gardener

I am always the "gardener that is pessimistic,I over plant", thinking nothing is going to come up.  

The last few years my yard has been a colorful, stress release place to sit and rest.  We have moved to the country at the end of a lake.  I am starting over with a clean slate.   During this season I will post how its doing.

The #passion flower picture is from my old house. I had hundreds of blooms.  I made the yard a shelter from the outside.   That is my goal this year.    I ordered seeds this year online because I could find none in town or a start.  I am hoping a few will pop up from all the pots I brought over.  I have red and blue coming up but have yet to find the maypop like this one.

Pessimism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pessimism

Pessimism is a state of mind in which one anticipates undesirable outcomes or believes that the evil or hardships in life outweigh the good or luxuries.

Reduce that Stress , we all need it .....

Reiki seminar ,stress reduction . May 3 Friday at 3 , pre register and pay $35.00 in advance 387-3000

Reiki seminar @ Natural Wellness Center- cost $35. May 3, Friday @ 3-5 pm, This is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. It is based on the idea that "energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress. Learn to help yourself and your family’s energy and health so you can be more happy and healthy. Learn to give and receive help for pain, anxiety and more.
May 3, Friday at 3 (approx 1 ½ -2 h) Do NOT wear anything that has a
fragrance, ie perfume, smoke, etc. Must register and pay in advance-387-3000

I am back and back to it...writing this blog and updating daily, and telling you about my tomatos

Sorry, I was off the grid for a few days. I had to settle in and take care of family. 

I don't know how many of you have parents that are older and that you help daily, I do ... Luckily most of the time they are alright. The last few weeks have been a process and also with my teenager very ill I have been really just thinking about her.   I am going somewhere with this.

I just have to think that I have it so much better than some of my friends, Katie is better and back to school.  My parents are still with me. Being in my late 50's that is a wonderful thing. 

We all just have to spend some time doing things also for ourselves to rive up the motor. 

I went outside and sat on the dock for a while with my coffee.  Going over in my mind a long day and what I need to get done. Not a small feat in itself. 

I recently planted tomato's and herbs from #Yak's right out of Farmerville. I did a test, I bought several plants from Yak's, that were pesticide free and as organic as you can get in #Louisiana.  I also bought several of the same from a big box store in town.  The #Yak's have blooms and are twice as big as the commercial ones.   I will let you know when it starts to be harvest time, how the taste is different.   Yak told me that some growers stunt the growth so the shelf life will be longer for the sellers.My parents love tomatoes so I will be sharing with them also. My brother; Mike always has a great garden and his wife Sue is wonderful about making pepper hot sauce.

This is the #Louisiana Life and I am living it in the country with a lake beside me and ducks flying overhead.