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Book Discussions:  Made from Scratch - Jenna Woginrich  |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6189 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6189 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 2:27:57 PM
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I have read half way through the book, I did that on the train, what a neat book!
I have learned a lot so far and the fact that I will never raise bees but it sure is a great book and I want to try and make that bread!
Thanks Carole.
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darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 4:32:48 PM
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Welcome back Darlene! Can we now proceed with our book reading? How do we want to go about this? Do we want to read it through by a certain date and discuss? Feedback always welcome!  |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Apr 15 2015 4:33:11 PM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6189 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6189 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 9:33:46 PM
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Thanks Carole,
I haven't done this before so I am open to what everyone else wants.
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2015 : 6:03:29 PM
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| I've started reading the book. It is a pretty quick, and honestly entertaining, read. With as much information in it, do we want to read the whole thing and then discuss, or should we read it in sections and then discuss each section? For example read x amount of chapters by date y and then discuss those chapters, while reading the next amount of chapters by the next date. I am fine with doing the whole book at once - I have just found the book stock-full of info! |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2015 : 06:40:54 AM
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| Shannon, indeed it is entertaining and informative. Why don't we read the whole book and start our discussion. |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6189 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6189 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2015 : 4:37:23 PM
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Ok I am for that. I will finish reading it soon.
Thanks
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darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
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Glampinggrandma
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
Katie
New London
MO
USA
16 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2015 : 5:00:25 PM
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| I will look at our local library first or order it if they do not have it. Books, reading, all wonderful, and discussing them with other women, especially farmgirls, quilters, etc., will be very enjoyable. My book discussion group in our area meets at our local library, but we read other types of books, fiction and non-fiction. It still is a wonderful and interesting thing to get together with them once a month.I so look forward to doing the same with this group. |
Country Katie and Daisy Mae |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2015 : 8:30:57 PM
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| Wonderful Katie! Welcome |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6189 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6189 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2015 : 9:26:53 PM
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it really a good book.
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2015 : 11:21:13 AM
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Hello everyone,
How are we all doing on the book?
Here are my thoughts ... the book is a combination of personal experience mixed with some "how to" of running a small farm. It is written in a casual tone, which makes it as though you are having a conversation with the author.
I enjoyed her chapter on "old Stuff". I certainly could relate. I'm always on the lookout for old kitchen items. I have quite a collection of cast iron pans started. I so enjoy cooking on them, much better than my modern pans.
Her experience/ownership of sled dogs is what I found the most amusing. I had never considered this to be a city gal turned homestead sort of thing. It sounded like loads of fun.
I was sadden by the death of her angora rabbit. The idea of understanding "the full weight of responsibility that keeping livestock entails ... it's not all fluffy scarves and omelets" (121) I think for me it was something I knew but hadn't given it much thought. I will agree that one needs to learn to take responsibility for your live stock and that may include having to euthanize some, not to mention slaughter for consumption. The author is a vegetarian, so the slaughtering is not an issue for her. Perhaps Julie can chine in on that point given that they raise beef cattle.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. It is a great book to read for someone wanting to start out as a farmgal. Lots of great advice and reference to check out.
That's my take on it. Anyone else wants to chine in? |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6189 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6189 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2015 : 8:54:07 PM
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i was saddened by the death of her chicks. That was sad but that chapter made me more interested in Chickens although I can't have them here.No room.
I loved the chapter on old stuff, It was pretty neat and right down my alley.
I really enjoyed the book and will probably read it again.
Thanks Carole. |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 04:40:27 AM
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| I still have not finished the book :( I am trying desperately hard to get motivated to read again... I have a stack of books that I want/need to read. I think there may be some depression setting in right now, though I am thankfully keeping busy... I have just lost so much interest in the things that I generally love! |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6189 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6189 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 07:36:18 AM
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Take care Shannon, you have a whole lot on your plate, your in my prayers for your move and all else that is going on and also that the lady next door will leave you all alone and she might get something she doesn't want with the new neighbors, only worse than chickens.
Blessings
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Edited by - darlenelovesart on May 28 2015 07:36:50 AM |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 12:40:47 PM
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Thank you Darlene for your input.
Shannon, I am sorry to read about your situation. I do hope that things will settle for you soon.
Is anyone interested in reading another book? Would you rather put the book club on hold? |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6189 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6189 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 2:32:21 PM
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| I am ready for another book if you all are. let me know. |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2015 : 08:00:42 AM
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Darlene, do you have a book in mind? Do let me know.
I did write up a post with a few suggestions, copied and pasted a brief extract from the book (from Amazon). You might want to check it out! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6189 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6189 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2015 : 4:07:20 PM
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I will check that out Carole,
Thanks
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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