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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Sep 20 2014 : 6:20:15 PM
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Tonight I made oil' fashioned, spaghetti and meatballs. I made home made sauce with fresh garlic, onions, and herbs I dried myself. I also simmered yellow and red cherry tomatoes in the sauce. Oh it was soooo good!
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2014 : 1:55:32 PM
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Last night we had company, so I made a stew with a side of cumin roasted brussel sprouts. Tonight I raided the garden - making a stir fry over rice with all the yummy pickings!
Still have a loaf and a half of fresh pumpkin bread I made last night, too.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2014 : 6:54:38 PM
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Connie, that sounds (and looks) delish! I made canned spiced pears tonight, so dinner was a quick and easy kale and white bean stuffed ravioli, tossed with garlic, cheese, fresh yellow baby tomatoes I picked, and peas.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2568 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2568 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2014 : 10:55:04 AM
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Mustard greens, pinto beans with hominy, rosemary oven roasted potatoes, onions, leeks, Z. squash, garlic, & carrots. Leftovers will be turned into Vegetable soup tomorrow.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2348 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2348 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2014 : 12:58:48 PM
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Sara, I can smell the aroma. Yum!
Tonight, I'm making Pan Seared Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Cucumber Dressing. There will be choices of toppings like red cabbage, okra/tomato relish, cheese, etc...
I like making things with topping choices because it makes the meat go further. I never know how many people I'm feeding. It's always at least 6 but could be 10 depending on what workers I have and who comes to visit.
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2014 : 05:00:21 AM
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Used up the last of the garden goodies last night. Made the last squash casserole of the season. Used the last of some brusell sprouts too, making roasted ones.
Now it's getting cooler, so I think I will be making more "comfort food" and less salads. Looking for some new recipes...
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2014 : 10:10:32 AM
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You girls are making me hungry!
Tonight is:
~Rustic Lamb Stew
~Rosemary Bread (Macaroni Grill copycat recipe)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2014 : 07:44:52 AM
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Homemade portabella mushroom & roasted red peppers (from a jar)pizza. Crust made with Bisquick Gluten Free Mix with my own dried mix-greens. Haven't tried blending the greens to a powder before, but figure it should work if added to the dry Bisquick.
Sauce from a jar, plenty of pkg. grated cheese with added herbs should make for a quick and tasty pizza.
Update: Made the pizza using 4 cups of dried baby spinach (had forgotten about the spinach) that yielded 1/2 cup after blending. Taste was good but texture was off. Next time I will use 2 cups of dried greens = 1/4 cup after blending.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
Edited by - YellowRose on Oct 04 2014 10:07:05 AM |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2014 : 10:26:13 AM
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Last night we had sandwiches, as we my dd got out of school early so we treated ourselves to lunch out.
Tonight though, is a different story. We were supposed to hostess a camp out at our house, but it is stormy! Plans are rescheduled, so tonight we are having beef stew in the crock pot with home grown carrots, potatoes, kale, tomatoes, and farm corn. Chocolate brownies for dessert. Spending the day sewing and watching scary movies with DD!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2014 : 4:45:52 PM
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Chicken tamales from Kelly's Produce Stand, Wolf Brand Chili, cranberry beans, and avocado. If it isn't homemade than it got to be Wolf Brand.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2348 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Oct 07 2014 : 05:10:13 AM
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Sara, YUM! Local homemade tamales are sooooo gooood. I've tried making them myself and while I did a fair job, I'd much rather purchase from local women that have been making them for years with family recipes.
Tonight we'll be having two kinds of cornbread...one sweet and one with jalapenos, and a pot of black eyed peas with beef sausage.
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2014 : 06:59:25 AM
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I haven't had Tamales in forever!
Catherine, your dinner sounds like the ultimate comfort meal :)
Tonight we are having:
~Pumpkin Chili
~Cornbread
~Green Tomato Pie for dessert
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
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Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2014 : 07:11:54 AM
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Pumpkin Chili is so good! I can't wait to make that!
We're having Chicken Tortilla Soup in the crock pot with guacamole on the side. I had nothing planned today, so I just threw it together.
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2014 : 4:18:25 PM
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PUMPKIN CHILI? As in pumpkin and chili? OMG, farmsisters I must have a recipe...please?
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2864 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Oct 07 2014 : 4:43:49 PM
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Nicole
I'm sure that Sharon will have the best recipe ever; but, about 5 yrs ago, I started to freeze good sweet winter squash, baked and pureed in 2 cup bags. I started to add a bag to each batch of chili I made, and it is SOO good. It adds a natural sweetness, and thickens the chili nicely. Didn't do any last year, and boy do I miss it! I've seen some recipes where the pumpkin is chunked, but I just love the texture that the pureed squash lends to the chili. Try it! You'll like it! (remember that commercial?)
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2014 : 03:42:50 AM
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Lisa :)
Nicole,
Here is a link to the recipe I used:
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-chili#.UHma0yMaoI0.pinterest
This was my first time making it and got rave reviews for it :) The flavors are wonderful.
What I did different:
~I found that I needed to add more beans so I added 3 cans of Black Beans
~I used mild chili beans and added hot sauce instead of using the hot chili beans
~I also used Baking Spice instead of Pumpkin Pie Spice
~I used Pumpkin Puree from my freezer (thawed)
Here is my Baking Spice recipe:
Baking Spice
6 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 Tablespoon ground allspice
1 Tablespoon dried orange peel
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1)Combine all ingredients together. I have a coffee grinder just for spices so this is what I used.
2)Store in an airtight container.
3)Use this mix in recipes that call for the ingredients above.
4)If a recipe calls for the above spices, add up all of the measurements and use the same amount in your recipe.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2014 : 03:44:59 AM
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Tonight we are having:
~Roasted Chicken. We are excited about this :) A friend gave us a whole chicken that she raised and butchered herself, we can't wait to try it.
~Gravy :)
~Broccoli from the garden
~Multi-colored carrots (purchased locally)
~Homemade Cranberry Sauce
What's on your menu? :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2014 : 3:02:39 PM
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Well last night didn't go as planned so it's chicken and fixin's tonight :)
How about you?
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Oct 15 2014 : 09:23:18 AM
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Hi girls...thank you, Sharon...tonight I am making Pumpkin Chili! Yay! I can't wait to try it.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2014 : 06:29:46 AM
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Oh my...the pumpkin chili was fabulous! I didn't follow the recipe exactly, but used it more as a guide. Instead I made my chili recipe but put in pumpkin puree, and your spice recommendations, Sharon. I put it in the crock pot. Oh it was yummy! Having more for lunch today!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2014 : 09:05:56 AM
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Glad you liked it Nicole. I canned my own chili sauce yesterday so I plan on using that next time.
The chicken that we had was unbelievable! Before even roasting it it smelled good. Now I am spoiled and only want to purchase this chicken :)
I'm not sure what to have tonight, I am thinking of Teriyaki Chicken Burgers as I have homemade buns already made.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Oct 18 2014 : 8:19:02 PM
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I made black bean burgers tonight. I mixed the beans with an egg (local), oats, garlic, pesto (local), red curry paste and cayenne.I made the pesto from some basil and parsley I got at the farmer's market this morning (last day of the season). I also got the eggs and picked up my order of grass-fed, organic pork steaks. The burgers are crispy on the outside and creamy inside. They can't be re-warmed in a microwave or they get too soggy, so I have to reheat them in the stove. I'll freeze some for later. I had a bowl of chili at my parents' house. When mom makes chili, you have to eat it.
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
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