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| Woodswoman |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 1:37:03 PM
I am reading a fantastic book right now I thought I would share with you. It is called "Made from Scratch-Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life". The author is Jenna Woginrich.
It is the author's account of becoming more self-sufficient, learning some of the skills that many people have forgotten how to do. It offers a lot of helpful advice. But, even if you are already an expert, it is a really funny and entertaining story in and of itself.
Cheers!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
-Charles Dickens |
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| DearMildred |
Posted - Feb 24 2009 : 09:00:22 AM
I'm down to the very last chapter and don't want to finish it! Great book. Love the chicken names, especially.
~~~Amanda in OK~~~
There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves. ~Will Rogers |
| Old Spirit |
Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 10:15:17 AM
Just got my Made from Scratch yesterday so anxious to start it. Love reading the how to's of things from the past.
Rae
I love living in the country!! |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 12:30:39 PM
Jenna, I visited your blog, and I love the saying "mountain musicians eat free..... Kind of like country preachers......
I want to look up the music you mention. Sounds great.
Guess what? The doorbell just rang, and it was the UPS man with the book! I have my two little grands with me today, and we are all looking at it, and they love the pictures and even asked if you were a farmgirl! They know!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| ColdAntler |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 10:41:48 AM
yay! thanks all!
http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com/
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| 82kygal |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 06:34:15 AM
I just ordered it from the book store. Thanks for the info. Looks like it will be great!!
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 12:19:03 AM
Jenna - how cool! Now I really look forward to getting mine from Amazon!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 6:26:03 PM
I just requested it from my library and I'm #7 on the waiting list! How wonderful that a Farmgirl wrote it!! Jenna - I remember you from when you were living in Idaho. Don't you play bluegrass??
Handmade Soap and More! http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100 |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 5:05:49 PM
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll look in my library tomorrow to see if they have it.
Dawn in IL |
| DearMildred |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 3:55:34 PM
Jenna, just thought I'd tell you that all 7 copies of your book in the Tulsa library system are checked out and have holds on them. Waiting list! And now I'm on it.
~~~Amanda in OK~~~
I made an airplane out of stone. I always did like staying home. -Shel Silverstein |
| 4forMe |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 10:52:07 AM
Well my copy of Made from Scratch came today but I am so engrossed in the blog, I can't tear myself away. I know I will love the book once I am finished reading the blog. I love your writing style Jenna!
Sewing, knitting, gardening mom of 4. |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 2:44:37 PM
Great book Jenna. I like it alot and I love your writing style. Like talking at a kitchen table with a cuppa somethin' warm.
Love the sheep. They are definitly not camera shy! Thank you for putting something out there that gives us a sense of purpose!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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| ColdAntler |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 07:08:37 AM
hey guys! that's my book. I used to post on here all the time when i lived in idaho, and then the lack of decent internet (i'm on dialup here in vermont) had me lagging. but please, check it out and if you like it, visit the farm blog - coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com
and hey, it even has an endorsement from Maryjane on the back!
http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5082124 |
| milkmaid |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 3:12:34 PM
Oh I need a good book to read, with all this crazy cold weather I am staying in the house!!
http://goodfarm.blogspot.com/
Mother to five awesome kids, wife of 17 years and milk maid to two beautiful cows. Living the good life!!! |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 08:51:26 AM
I just ordered one on Amazon.....they have new and used, so some good prices there.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 8:43:37 PM
It looks awesome, I will see if I can find a copy!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
| 4forMe |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 1:09:14 PM
Oh, that looks like a great book!
Sewing, knitting, gardening mom of 4. |
| Firemama |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 12:33:48 PM
I saw that one yesterday, definatley going to be on my list of must haves!
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 11:45:59 AM
Sounds like a good book! Is it new or old?
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 9:36:37 PM
It is going on my list of books to look for..sounds right up my alley..thanks for the suggestions!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 8:08:12 PM
Thanks Jennifer - I will add this to the list next to the computer:)
Amy grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| City Chick |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 1:57:24 PM
Sounds great! I'm requesting it from our library. Thanks.
While looking for it I found: Made from scratch : reclaiming the pleasures of the American hearth by Jean Zimmerman. I may get that one too.
http://www.xanga.com/My_Pondering_Place |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 1:55:21 PM
I have the book! Just got it yesterday and it IS good! Thanks for passing the info along!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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