And then there were five. We had six baby chicks until our big pig got a hold of one. RIP little buddy.
On a less sad note. Art collected the rest of the thana for raki and made a small batch of thana (Cornelius Cherry) syrup. One batch with sugar and another without for medicinal purposes. It is believed that this berry-like fruit is perfect for preventing common cold and flu, as it contains elevated levels of vitamin C, which is a very powerful natural antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent. It was a messy process. Huge shout out to my sister in law for helping Art and his mom make the batch. Thanks Duda!
Art was also able to collect and juice a few shegas (pomegranates) from our garden. And manage to collect and dry more figs. He's been very very busy!
And it's nearly vine to wine season. We have two rows of grapes that ripen in early September. Art pulled the grapes and ran them through the crusher to make mushti (grape juice with a kick). He collected five gallons worth after two days and bottled it. We freeze the mushti and take out when we are craving a little more grape in our life.
It will be another month or so before we the other rows of grapes ripen and we can pull for wine and raki. Hopefully I will return to harvest this years bounty.
The weather in September immediately cooled off mid day temps are in the mid-80s and the nights are cooler. If you are ever considering a trip over across the pond I can't recommend the fall enough. The figs, the grapes, the pomegranates, the weather and fall colors!!!
I am heading to Missouri today to visit family after more than 2.5 years across the pond. Super excited to squeeze them all. And I will be kicking off my first book signing event this weekend in Springfield. I have three events booked. Fingers crossed they can all go on with an uprise in cases, I am weary, but optimistic.
Stay safe and well my friends. And a few I hope to see very soon.
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