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CountryLisa72
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Lisa
58 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 6:45:16 PM
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I am starting my journey to change from a farmgirl wanna be to a farmgirl..I have just found MJ's site and fell in love with the site.
My path is just starting with learning to prep for winter..I bought a Excalibur dehyrator and have done lots of apples along with trying canning.
I hope to have a garden someday.
The planning stages have just began but always looking for new input..
Thanks and Hello Everyone.
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rachaeltolliver
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Rachael
Petersburg
VA
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 04:11:28 AM
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| Just wanted to say hello. I am new on here also but it seems like a wonderful site. Everyone I have met so far has been SO nice & welcoming. |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 04:14:40 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Lisa! We are so glad you joined us. Sounds like you have a good start and these farmgirls are here to help and encourage you along the way.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 04:30:39 AM
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Welcome Lisa, So glad to have you here with us. Your going to meet a wonderful group of ladies! Just have fun!! Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 05:19:42 AM
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Welcome Lisa! I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do. What part of the country do you live in?
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 05:39:48 AM
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Welcome Lisa and Rachael! We are so glad to have you here and this journey is so wonderful. Hugs
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
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CountryLisa72
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Lisa
58 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 05:52:04 AM
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 05:54:25 AM
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hello lisa!!!! baby steps will accomplish any goal!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Mommyswanson
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Laura
Waukegan
IL
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 05:56:12 AM
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Welcome!
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 07:28:55 AM
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howdy to you farmgirls, so glad you could join us. it is a fine place. see you on the threads happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Ann2144
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 10:21:24 AM
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Welcome Lisa and Rachel! Just jump on in! The farmgirls are a loving bunch of ladies who love to share!
Love Each Other |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 2:45:36 PM
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Welcome from Minnesota. This is a great place to learn, share ideas and support each other. Glad to have you both here!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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Freyaskitty
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
Lisa
Oklahoma City
OK
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 4:43:50 PM
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Hi Lisa from another newbie Lisa. Isn't this site fantastic????
Welcome welcome welcome! :) |
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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 9:01:40 PM
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Welcome, Lisa. i am also a newbie here. Do you like your Excaliber? I haven't made up my mind between it or Cabela's big dehydrator. I am busy dehydrating potaoes right now. I have on old DAK. Rotating trays gets old.
Laura
http://livinginasnow-globe.blogspot.com |
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mastergardenermd
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
melissa
annapolis
md
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2010 : 6:03:54 PM
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hello Laura,
I have never heard of drying potatoes. How have they turned out? Have you ever tried to dry sweet potatoes?
I have been so busy with the farm house and many gardens and new orchard that I didn't get any drying done. Only the easy herbs.
I would love to try the potatoe's as I have so many this year |
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eggfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Kristy
Melvern
KS
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2010 : 10:15:40 PM
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A big HOWDY from Kansas from a new Sister #2339!! I look forward to getting to know you as well !!
Hugs... Eggfarmgirl
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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2010 : 10:16:17 AM
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Melissa, I think the dehydrated potatoes turned out well. I've tried 2 different ways. The first way, I sliced the potatoes about 1/8" thick (thin) and Fresh. They turened out ok, but take a long time to cook. The second way is the way I will keep doing it. I boli whole, unpeeled potatoes until a bamboo skewer can be poked through it, but not easily. I put the cooked potatoes in the fridge. The next day, I slice or shred them and then dehydrate them. They cook much better this way, and since they are cooked, you don't need to use the Fruit Fresh. Since I don't have temperature control on my dehydrator (it just has an off and on switch) I have no idea what they dehydrate at. Also, If I am doing slices, I lay them side by side as close as I can. For the shredded ones, I just spread a layer about 1/2" thick. As they dehydrate, they get smaller. Since I have to rotate my trays, I spread out the shredded potatoes when I rotate the trays. I store them in ziplock bags. If I take the slices off as they are done, they are the color of store bought ones, but if I wait until the whole batch is done, they turn a little yellowish, but tase just fine.
Laura
http://livinginasnow-globe.blogspot.com |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 6:02:30 PM
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Hey Girls! Welcome to the farm. Hope you will have a blast and join right in with all the fun. We have such a great time and the friendship here are forever!
hugs
Jessie
"Wonder Woman hasn't got a cape, she just turned her apron around"
Farmgirl Sister #235 |
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