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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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 Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 12:24:20 PM
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Me again...I was thinking that we could do a swap that wouldn't cost anything and we all could participate. Sound like a plan? This could be entered by any new person at any time.
Let's make a Porch cookbook:
We will all post our recipes on here once a week and copy them and before you know it we will have a wonderful compilation of our wonderful sisters from the porch. We could do a different category dish weekly. Won't cost us a cent and everyone is included. I want everyone to feel included and this sounds practical to me. Let's post the recipes anytime M-F since everyone's schedules can accommodate this. I will post the 1st recipe for this week. The category is:
Something from your Crock pot
Crock pot Beef Stroganoff
2lbs stew meat Brown stew meat and onions. Place in crock pot with all
1 diced onion other ingredients. Cook on low 6-8 hours.
1 sm can cream of mushroom soup
1 sm can condensed onion soup
2 sm cans drained mushrooms
salt and pepper to taste
1 8oz sour cream---stir in when above is finished and cook a little longer to heat through.
Serve over noodles.
I just found this recipe but it sounds good. I hope it is and you will enjoy it.
I have a few more ideas for swaps but I would like everyone to get their 2 cents in here and keep it rockin and rollin!
I think I'll call my recipe book Sisters feeding Sisters on the Porch!
Blessings and Peace,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
DNA doesn't make us sisters, Love does!
The road to a friends house is never to long!
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
3591 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 12:55:38 PM
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Darlene...I love this idea! I have a Folder on My Desk Top called "Farm Girl Recipes" and I have copied
every recipe given so far and put in that folder. There is 8-10 now with your newest one. I will enter a Crock Pot Recipe sometime today. Right now...I need to go eat lunch and do something around my house today.
Hugs,
~peggy
Lady In Red
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
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Rxgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
Dana
Id
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 2:19:03 PM
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Lida- How was the dinner? I hope you didn't do the cooking for that many people!! My in-laws do that kind of thing from time to time and I think they're crazy, they prep for weeks!
Darlene- LOVE the recipe idea!!! And yes, I am so excited to get my girls in the country and give them to opportunity to raise animals and explore nature (although with bears around we're going to have to be a bit watchful)
Bunny- Your quilts are so beautiful and I just loved the bib idea! I wish I were closer, I'd go crazy at your shop!!! We will be traveling thru Oregon next year so maybe if you get a new place set up then I'll have to stop by
Peggy-What an awesome birthday present! Please post some pics. I just love the coast. I grew up along the California coast and really miss fog and the smell of the ocean
Today I feel like I have the worst PMS ever, even though it isn't that!! Don't know why, just in a really crabby mood. Thank God for a bit of tea. Put the Ava down for a nap and put on Word World (a spelling cartoon) for Sophia and decided to take a few minutes to have some tea and visit with you ladies. I think I needed a time out My three year old (Sophia) is in this really whinny mode recently and I don't tolerate whining well (a actually do it back to her sometimes and she just stops and looks at me like I'm nuts. Sounds wierd but it makes her stop) She's over being sick for the most part so I think it's just the usual boundary testing. Oh well, thanks for listening, I feel better. I think alot of it is stress from where the economy is going;things are bad and I'm afraid they are only going to get worse. Although at this point my family is secure, there are so many who are not and I worry for them. Oh well, I need to trust in the bigger plan I know.
farmgirl #1432
"He who throws mud only loses ground"-Fat Albert |
Edited by - Rxgirl on Oct 06 2010 2:20:57 PM |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5371 Posts
Annika
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 3:02:12 PM
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Oh Gosh! I LOVE sharing recipes...way back in early porch conversations I shared a bunch of recipes, let me see what I can find!
EDIT! Here are my favorite golden raisin scones....I found the recipe years ago, tinkered with it and like it best as is. Golden raisin scones are so good and comforting with a pot of tea to go with.
I'll share more when I can think of them
GOLDEN RAISIN SCONES
2 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. butter, cut into slices
1/2 c. golden raisins
2/3 c. milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp. sugar (optional)
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins, milk and eggs; stir until evenly moistened. Knead dough into a ball on a well floured surface. Pat into a fat circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Move to an un-greased baking sheet. Brush tops of scones with milk then sprinkle with sugar if you like, also good sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar!. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until pale golden color.
Dana, I know how you feel...I'm kind of having a PMS-ish feeling day too. Yes, thank God for TEA!I'm drinking a good cup of it right now. Mmmmmmmm! I'm a worrier, and the state of the world and the downward spiralling economy has me in fits when I let myself think about it.
Peggy, please DO get pictures to share. I miss the ocean something fierce! And enjoy yourself!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Edited by - Annika on Oct 06 2010 3:09:43 PM |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 6:40:09 PM
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Hey everyone! Thanks for the well wishes! I'm feeling so much better, and I did rugby today and will probably play in the game tomorrow! We had another team dinner tonight, and I love hanging out with my rugby girls! We are sisters too, and we have the most heart and spirit ever!
I think that maybe a sentence a week would be so much fun! I'll start with one of the most simple phrases: How are you? It's: Como estas? It's phonetically spoken, very easy. Stay posted for more espanol!
Peggy, I do hope to be able to use Spanish in my future career.
Well, today was a red day, which meant I went into school at 9:50! I was so energized today, and hopefully will be again tomorrow!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1094 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 7:14:21 PM
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Darlene,
I think the idea of recipe is wonderful. I have a recipe for crockpot but will post it tomorrow as I have to remember what box it it is in. I am so glad you liked your package. I do like to mix my own teas but that one is actually one I got from a favorite tea shop of mine.
Peggy~ think it is wonderful that you are going on a special trip for your birthday. That is just such a blessing from your family.
Angela~I hope you are doing alright...miss hearing about your days.
Annika~I am a scone lady ...so I am going to have to try your scones to have with my tea.
Megan~so glad you are feeling better
Bunny~hope you had a great day today
Pam~been praying for you
Lida~i love reading about your days and your family. Prayig DD get settled soon
well ladies it is time for some evening tea and a bit of time with God. So I will say goodnight.
love to you all and have a great day tomorrow.
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5371 Posts
Annika
Moscow
ID
USA
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 7:40:49 PM
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Thanks Tammy!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
3591 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 8:23:16 PM
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Annika...even though this week is a Crock-Pot Theme I still loved your scone recipe. Will give it a try!
Thanks for Sharing!
Hugs, Peggy
Lady In Red
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
3591 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 8:43:41 PM
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For The Crock-Pot and The Chocolate Lover In All Of Us
HOT FUDGE CAKE submitted by Peggy Smith
Cooking Time 4-4 1/2 hours
1+3/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 T. baking cocoa, divided
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 cup milk
2 T. butter, melted
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1+1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1+3/4 cups boiling water
When serving Top with Vanilla Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, flour, 3 tab. cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Spread evenly into a 3 quart slow cooker coated with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with Chocolate Chips.
In a bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar and cocoa; stir in boiling water. Pour over batter (do not stir!). Cover and cook on high for 4 to 4+1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Yields 6-8 Servings
Note: This Recipe does not use eggs
ENJOY! IT IS A FABULOUS CHOCOLATE FIX!
The Queen of Chocolate,
~peggy
Lady In Red
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
Edited by - LadyInRed on Oct 06 2010 8:45:46 PM |
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Rxgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
Dana
Id
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 9:06:05 PM
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Oh my goodness Peggy,that just sounds insanely amazing! Im drooling just reading these recipes :-)
farmgirl #1432
"He who throws mud only loses ground"-Fat Albert |
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
809 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 07:49:45 AM
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Morning ladies.... first off I must say that I love it here.  I don't always have time to post but I pop in everyday to just listen to the advice and encouragement. You all are a blessing everyday. Thank you!
Pam - oh, girlfriend, I'm praying for you to get that job...sounds great and much less stressful. I can't imagine you not being the standout interviewee.
Peggy - I've never been to the West Coast but my folks went several years ago and their pics of the Oregon coast are breathtaking. Enjoy!
Dana - your plans and property sound like a bit of heaven here on earth. I pray that all things will come together in good time for you and your family.
Lida - even though your life is more in the city, it sure sounds like you have a good bit of heaven here as well. (And a whole lot of energy!)
Hugs and blessing to everyone and welcome (back) Christine.
I'm going to seek out a crock-pot recipe.... I love, love, love cookbooks and sharing recipes. Thanks for the great idea Darlene!
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
809 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 08:22:23 AM
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Here goes, (this is from a Sandra Lee cookbook - she can be a real time saver. )
Marmalade Meatballs
Ingreds:
2 lbs fully cooked frozen meatballs
1 16oz. bottle Catalina salad dressing
1 cup orange marmalade
3 T worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1. Place frozen meatballs in 5 qt slow-cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the rest of the ingredients and then pour the mixture over the meatballs. Stir to coat.
3. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours.
4. Serve as an appetizer or a main dish (over hot, cooked rice.)
Easy, peasy.
Now I'm hungry.
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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Lida
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Lida
Rochester
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 08:40:19 AM
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Hi Friends,
Taking half a vacation day to go on a fall foliage train ride through the Finger Lakes with the family. it stopped raining and the sun has came out! Off for a train ride with 3 of the 5 kids, 2 sons-in-law, and 3 grandkids and DH.
peace,
Lida |
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Bearclover
True Blue Farmgirl
1075 Posts
Bunny
The Dalles
OR
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 08:47:14 AM
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Well had a good day yesterday. Tired and in pain by the end of the day but nothing a nice hot bath couldn't deal with. I'm so going to miss my big bathtub. I pray every time I get in.."please God don't take away my bathtub" but what will be will be.
Peggy, yes that is my picture on my blog. One of the best if I say so. Most of the time I look terrible. I even did an internet tv show with a friend (Alex Anderson) and hated to watch because I thought I didn't look like myself. I know the camera doesn't lie..lol. My quilts depend on size. Lap size is about $250 to $350. Double around $500 queen to king is $700 to $800. A king size quilt takes about 18 yards and costs me about $150 to have quilted. I try to make about $10.00 an hour and then the rest is actual costs. Baby quilts are about $195 to $350. I try to make simple ones to keep the cost down. Most people just don't think we in America making "crafts" should make so much. When people get quilts for gifts they have no idea the actual costs without labor involved. Plus there are a lot of retired women that make quilts to sell and charge so little that it makes it hard to charge labor. I have a lady here in Groveland I know that from what I can see, only charges what it costs her. What is the point in that other then to keep your hands busy. But it hurts the rest of the ladies that need to make a little extra to get by. Sorry for my soap box.. but I had such a hard time listening to tourists for 9 years ask for custom quilts and then tell me they could buy a king size quilt at Walmart for $150.00. Now I get to do what I enjoy.
Ok! Enough of that! I'm up for a wonderful day at work.
Darlene, It really makes you think about whether or not you really want to visit a Doc when you are sick. I only go as a last resort now days anyway. I know police and fireman can get pretty crude sometimes. My son is with the local sheriff search and rescue and they use it more as a copeing mechanism. Dealing with body recovery can be hard. But Doctors don't have that excuse.
See you all later! I'm having dinner with a wonderful Italian friend tonight.. that spells wonderful cooking!!!
Bunny
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