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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Just a bit of merit badge chit chat  |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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 Posted - Jan 07 2021 : 2:03:41 PM
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Cindy!!! Your bench is fantastic! I'm so.in love with it! Inspirational! I cant wait ti get started on my garden goodies!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2021 : 1:34:19 PM
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Jill, that sounds like fun. Maybe you and your daughter can work together on one as well. I'm not sure which badge I will start will. I will see what the requirements are for macrame when the badge comes out. I may start with that one.
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
710 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
710 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2021 : 1:39:17 PM
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Krista, the information is out. http://www.farmgirlsisterhood.org/badges-mie-macrame.asp
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2021 : 12:37:11 PM
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Thank you Jill! Going to check it out now!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6794 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2021 : 3:13:25 PM
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Thanks MaryJane and Cydnie, I downloaded the new merit badges. It was the first time I ever printed on both sides. It was cool to do something new. I'm interested in working on the Kitchen Renegade and Water Management badges.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2021 : 1:05:52 PM
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I got my email yesterday. I still need to get them printed. I will be digging out my printer today!
Krista |
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kesinmn
Farmgirl in Training
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kris
St Cloud
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2021 : 5:10:50 PM
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I got a bunch of UFO's done for the UFO badge. (1).jpg?v 73347540)
I probably shouldn't have submitted because those re-useable duster/swifters might have fit better for another badge!! |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6794 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2021 : 9:16:21 PM
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Kris, great job on your UFO Badge. The totes are very nice.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2021 : 12:00:11 PM
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Congratulations Kris on finishing your UFO Badge! I bet it feels so nice to have all those UFOs finished and one more badge done! Way to go!
Krista |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
710 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
710 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2021 : 1:53:04 PM
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Love the bags, Kris! I'm sure you will enjoy using those.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6794 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2021 : 2:39:15 PM
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I've decided what I want to work on for the new Farm Kitchen badge. It will take a while to get things together because I want to create and make mixes; and use the herb & veg powders I make and the herbs I grow. After the mixes are made than I will have to use them in recipes.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
710 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
710 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2021 : 8:25:40 PM
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That's a great idea Sara! I remember my mother had a book of recipes for mixes which she used quite a bit. Am I remembering correctly that you were working on a recipe book? If so, these would be a great addition.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2021 : 05:05:45 AM
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Those are amazing Kris! I love the idea of reusable swiffer covers! Congratulations on your badge!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6794 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2021 : 05:09:36 AM
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Jill I toyed with the idea of doing a cookbook but to tell you the truth I don't like all the measuring you have to do to get it right. I'm more of a pinch of this and a splash of that kind of cook.
To do the mixes I will have to keep track of each measurement, but not looking forward to that part of it, so will have to tie on my FarmGirl apron and get it done.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2021 : 1:30:24 PM
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Sara, that’s a good idea! Good luck with all the work for you Badge! I bet you will have a lot of fun with this one.
Krista |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
710 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
710 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2021 : 3:02:01 PM
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Sara, that's rather how I cook too, unless I'm trying a new recipe. My youngest wants me to write down my "best" recipes for when he moves out, and figuring out measurements will be a challenge. I have yet to hear what my "best" recipes are. :) Looking forward to hearing about your mixes. I have many jars of things I have dried, but haven't used a fraction.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
75 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2021 : 10:16:40 AM
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What are the recipes that always get asked for at family get togethers and what are your youngest's fabourites? That could be your starting point!
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen
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#6958 Disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2021 : 1:24:53 PM
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I am so terrified to break away from recipes and make things myself lol! There are only a couple of recipes where I have changed a spice or 2 but thats it. I definitely admire you ladies who do! I hope to cook like you one day!
Krista |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6794 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2021 : 08:15:28 AM
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Krista, I learned to add my touch to recipes because I often didn't have an ingredient or couldn't afford it. For the most part my changes are successful, but I have either had to eat my mistakes, or trash them. Mistakes are helpful because they taught me what not to do.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Edited by - YellowRose on Jan 21 2021 08:16:21 AM |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2021 : 1:20:14 PM
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That is very true. I think I would need to start off familerizing myself with the different kinds of spices. I recently learned about lemon pepper and have found I really like it. Last night I cooked my asparagus with it and it was delicious! I'll have to keep experimenting.
Krista |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6794 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2021 : 08:03:06 AM
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Krista, lemon pepper is a good one to start experimenting. Before long you're be making your own lemon pepper.
I have decided on what mixes I will make for the Renegade Badge.
Trelingua Blend from MaryJane's "Idea Book - Cookbook - Life Book" - I've made it before and really like it. It's for venison but I use it on beef & bison.
Will work on exact measurements for the chili mix I made.
Recipes in "Spice Mix Recipe Book"
Taco Mix and Pizza Mix
Recipes in "More-Make-a-Mix-Cookbook"
Buttermilk & onion salad dressing mix.
Onion seasoning Mix - substitute for dry onion soup mix
This cookbook broaden my idea of what a mix is. Along with mixes for spice rack and pantry there are recipes for the freezer.
Ground beef mix - I already do this but never thought of it as a mix just a short cut. I've learned that mixes are shortcuts that help us in the kitchen.
White sauce butter ball - can't wait to make this one and have it in the freezer for all kinds of cream sauces, soups and gravy.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6794 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2021 : 05:19:46 AM
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Yesterday I submitted my beginner badge for Kitchen Renegade. Now the wait begins.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2021 : 12:38:52 PM
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Sara, that is awesome! You are on a roll! Congratulations on submitting your badge. Are you starting your intermediate badge now?
Krista |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6794 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2021 : 12:50:02 PM
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Yes, Krista. I made 3 mixes today. Will have to dry a little rosemary for another. That'll make four with four more to go. Have to order more butter for the "white sauce butter ball".
The hardest part for me is to remember to write down the changes I make to a recipe.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2021 : 12:40:46 PM
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Maybe keep a pen and paper on every cupboard to help remind you! Lol.
Krista |
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Merit Badge Chit Chat: Just a bit of merit badge chit chat |
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Just a bit of merit badge chit chat
