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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
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Denise
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Mar 07 2019 : 04:32:32 AM
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| Oh ok we just put them on the fence till we were ready for them to be dipped in the boiling water. It was a regular assembly line at butchering time.We had many that we did at a time and I had three aunts that would come to help and they would take some home to feed their families so it was usually an all day event. Plus all the other normal chores. I know we always started early and dad would get a fire going early for the barrel of water we kept over it all day. It took all day to get everything ready, then doing them all then cleaning it all up. But we only did it once a year and everyone made sure they were there to help. Sometimes i miss those days. Families all lived near and helped one another and visited often. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Mar 07 2019 04:35:20 AM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2019 : 2:49:30 PM
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| With the few chilly days we have had, I pulled out the turkey carcass from the freezer and made a thick turkey soup. Oh, it smells so good!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2019 : 11:39:33 PM
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| Family was so important, back in the day,,,but for us it still is. |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9201 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2019 : 03:18:49 AM
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| Family is still important but most are widespread now due to jobs and such. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2019 : 06:19:08 AM
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This morning I'm prepping bread & butter pickles. My neighbor who gets food from Paris Food Panty gave 5 lbs of cucumbers; yellow onions; red bell pepper so I'm making pickles. Will prep today and can in the morning.
The pantry workers know she shares with me so they load her down. Also a bag of russet potatoes; 4 pears; and 1 dragon fruit. I am able to eat little fresh fruit so I gave the dragon fruit to Betty. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9201 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2019 : 06:35:44 AM
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Bread and butter pickles are a favorite here. I haven't made them in a long time.
They make the house smell so good while making them. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3455 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2019 : 07:19:07 AM
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| I always make my Mom's bread and butter pickles each summer when my daughter's garden ones ripen. They are a family favorite and I send them out to two of my siblings as well. The pickle stash is gone and awaiting June's arrival of new cokes!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2019 : 1:58:58 PM
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I woke to a thunderstorm this morning so I put the B&B pickles in jars and into the fridge. They will be good for two months.
Betty came by on her way home from her great-grandson's first birthday party. My great niece (mother of triplets) and sister to birthday boy's daddy is truly a FarmGirl. They have pigs and she made lard and sent me a quart of the prettiest white lard. I think biscuits and scones will be in my cooking future. Also sent Amish bread and poppy seed cake. Since I will be cooking with lard I only took a slice of each and Betty will take the rest to Bobbie.
What's that old saying if you want something done give it to a busy person. Besides corralling the triplets she bakes, cans, gardens, and raises chickens ang pigs. Her husband works in Paris so it's left to her to manage their little farm during the day. He's the builder - built hen house & pig sty. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2019 : 06:18:37 AM
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Do y'all drink smoothies? Every morning I make a big one, pour it into two glasses and that is our breakfast. It sure is fast.
What do you put in your smoothies?
I buy frozen fruits, like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, mangos, and pineapple. Then I add a bananna, Apple and some chia seeds. Since we were drinking reds and greens, now they go in also, as well as some beets and spinich. I enjoy mine with coconut milk but the Mr. Likes Apple juice. So I compromise. I add a bit of coconut milk or cream after I pour his up, give mine a stir or a spin and wala!
Today I will divide the fruits I got Saturday, along with spinich, Apple chunks and bananas, into quart size slider bags and put them back in the freezer. Last Friday I filled up small bottles with chia seeds, reds, greens, and beet powder. Now tomorrow will be fast smoothie time...just dump, pour, blend and drink your breakfast. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2019 : 07:04:00 AM
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Marilyn your breakfast smoothie sounds tasty and good for you.
The only smoothie I make is with buttermilk, avocado, and a little orange juice to thin it out.
In the summer I put fresh strawberries in a glass and cover with Merlot or white wine. Let sit awhile and then enjoy for a lite-supper. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2019 : 11:44:17 AM
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| That sounds good too Sara. I do add avocado to my smoothies sometimes. I used to put oatmeal in them before I learned about chia seed. I like that it usually lasts me until about 1 pm. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 04:50:50 AM
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Marilyn that's good you can go to 1 p.m. on your breakfast smoothie.
Over the weekend I started a small batch of preserved lemons to use in eastern dishes. I have been making them for years using PBS American Test Kitchen recipe - Martha Stewart does it the same way.
The heirloom dried beans company's blog had an article on preserved lemons. After the lemons are preserved you scrape the white part off and chop up the rind. It's easier to add to recipes. I will give it a try when my lemons are preserved. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 4:33:32 PM
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| The smoothies described here sound delicious and nutritious! I love reading about everyone's personal recipes and touches. So many choices out there!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9201 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 6:20:52 PM
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| Your smoothies sound wonderful and healthy Marilyn. I do smoothies with a protein type drink in the mornings sometimes. Now that we have those wonderful Florida strawberries coming and more fruits through the summer I will be having them more often. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2019 : 1:03:31 PM
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| For smoothies we put Chia and flax seeds, fruits, sometimes avocado, coconut or cashew or almond milk, and protein powder. I need to make them more - it is a better and easy breakfast. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2019 : 5:18:38 PM
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| Today I filled capsules, 400! I was green, my dress was green, but I filled enough for myself, hubby, our son and Baylee. Oh Moringa powder is what I used. It is going to help with my arthritis stiffness and pain. It is also going to give me energy. |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2019 : 5:21:12 PM
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| You notice I'm being positive! But in two weeks I shall feel better. I'm still taking the other things, but still must rely on advil twice each day. We shall see. I guess I am bound and determined to find something to help. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2019 : 5:56:46 PM
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Please let me know if the Oh Moringa does help. I might try it, too.
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2019 : 8:34:22 PM
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| I'm sorry Linda, it is Moringa. |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9201 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 05 2019 : 3:36:55 PM
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| Making steamed asparagus for supper. I bought some last grocery trip and I roasted some for lunch yesterday and wanted to use it up. JT doesn't eat it but I love it. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2019 : 8:37:30 PM
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| We all love it. It is so yum. |
Texasgran |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 04:36:20 AM
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| I have 4 chicken thighs with bone and skin; button mushrooms; fresh parsley; bay leaves from my wee bay tree; celery salt; and black pepper corns in slow cooker for chicken mushroom broth. First time to add mushrooms to chicken broth but it should be good. My slow cooker is in Yellow Rose Cottage so it was good to be out there in the morning air and to soak up all the peace. For me mornings are the time of the day to find my peace and then hang on to it for the rest of the day. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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Edited by - YellowRose on Apr 06 2019 04:39:54 AM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9201 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9201 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 04:41:24 AM
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| Sara that sounds good. I bet it smells good cooking. I'd love to see pictures of your cottage someday. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 04:57:07 AM
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| Denise two years ago Linda was here and took pictures. She posted them on SPG but when I looked just now I couldn't find them. Only went back to 2018 and I couldn't find archive. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9201 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9201 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 04:59:39 AM
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| Maybe she still has them. I don't know how to get into archives for the group. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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