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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 26 2014 : 09:41:58 AM
Happy Memorial Day Farmgirls! It seems that Memorial Day is the kick off to the summer season ahead. The family picnics, BBQs, reunions make me think of red, white and blue. This swap is going to have a slightly different twist. I am calling this Red, White and You! Let's put together a few things in these americana colors that help a farm girl this summer with food ideas, AND something to brighten a busy season of gardening, family gatherings, and days at the lake or beach. Ideas need to be very simple and hopefully something you can make. Here are some ideas I was thinking that would be fun, simple, useful, and different: a dry rub you make for meat on the grill, a couple of simple crowd pleaser recipes written on a recipe card, a new r/w/b knitted or crocheted dishcloth for the kitchen clean up, cute half apron for summer, or something like a jar of your canned goods like pickles, salsa, jam etc. that can be used for the family gatherings.
What do you think? Are you already planning some outdoor gatherings?
Sign up will be 5/26-6/11. Partners posted on 6/12. Mailout no later than 6/28 so that the swap arrives before July 4th festivities! 
Let me know if you have any questions. Let the sign up begin!
Thank-you Everyone who signed up for this fun swap! We have 9 Framgirls so you will see me listed twice!  One of the perks of hosting a swap is that one gets to have 2 swap buddies!!
RedTractorGirl--joyfulmelodies
Redtractorgirl--Denise ann
hudsonsinaf---Killarney
Mary Beth---danyel
Madelena--quiltin_kate
Happy swapping and let me know if you have any questions!!
Winnie #3109
Redtractorgirl |
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| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Jul 14 2014 : 09:57:32 AM
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If you haven't tried MaryJane's ChillOver powder to replace standard pectin, give it a try. It makes it easier to use less sugar so that your recipe has more fruit flavor and not just sweet flavor.
Winnie, eaves dropping on this conversation - I have never tried the Chillover powder. Looks like it will be a great addition to the canning this season. Thanks for the tip - plan to order some this week.
Kate
Kate
Farmgirl Sister #862
http://www.wildwomanglamgirl.blogspot.com/ |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jul 11 2014 : 05:34:45 AM
DeniseAnn, yes do give ChillOver a try. I love the results it gives with jam and jelly making. In the recipe booklet, be sure to follow the amount of ChillOver to volume of mixture to make sure you use enough to make it gel. The same applies to standard pectin and works here as well. But, the beauty is , like I mentioned, you can adjust the sugar content to use less and get more flavor. Let us know how your jams turn out so others can try if they are interested.
Winnie #3109 |
| Denise Ann |
Posted - Jul 11 2014 : 03:58:52 AM
Hi Winnie,
I was thinking of trying the ChillOver powder. Now I have the perfect excuse.
Thank you again.
Denise Ann |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jul 09 2014 : 05:19:41 AM
Hi Denise~ So happy your Farmgirl mail came as the right time! Let us know if you try out any of the jam recipes and how they turn out. I love homemade jam and making it is very easy. If you haven't tried MaryJane's ChillOver powder to replace standard pectin, give it a try. It makes it easier to use less sugar so that your recipe has more fruit flavor and not just sweet flavor. Each package of ChillOver comes with a little book on other recipes to try as well.
Happy Summer!
Winnie #3109 |
| Denise Ann |
Posted - Jul 07 2014 : 5:16:12 PM
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Winnie,
Thank you so much for the summer goodies!! I got it after a long difficult work day! So nice how farm girl mail always arrives on those challenging days! It truly made my day! The hat, ball canning hot pad/mit, tea and coaster are adorable. The card is pretty and the jam cook book is great. I am thinking of making jam and all of these things will be so useful! Very fun swap . Thank you again for being so sweet and spoiling me!
Denise Ann |
| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Jul 04 2014 : 7:44:39 PM
The package that I received from Mary had me smiling from ear to ear. I adore these two items as they go with my décor so beautifully. There were also some pretties in the package for a nice bit of relaxation in the tub. It was such a lovely gift! Thank you, Mary!
Kate
Farmgirl Sister #862
http://www.wildwomanglamgirl.blogspot.com/ |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jul 04 2014 : 6:01:14 PM
Yes Danyel I picked up your/my package last night. What fun. Did you do all that stuff yourself. Love it!! Jam and canned apples--enough for a pie. Did you make the door knob hanger? I have it hanging on my potting table. How did you do those place mats? Nice stationary too. Potpourri and a flag too. The flag is in my garden. Thank you so very much.
I was beginning to worry that you didn't get your swap but I suppose the post office takes it's time when it has to go across country. LOL.
Farmgirl,
hugs MB #46
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www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| danyel |
Posted - Jul 04 2014 : 1:32:53 PM
Mary Beth I tracked your package it said it arrived yesterday. I sure cut that one close. I hope you had time to pick it up. I received my box and love it. the cookbook is lovely. I did not know there was a cook book from farmgirl connection, love it. the canning straw lid how cool is that the bowl and tea towel, and so much more. I have looked at the items several times . Feeling so blessed. Thank you again, I really want try to post a picture.
Danyel
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| Denise Ann |
Posted - Jul 02 2014 : 2:39:18 PM
Winnie so glad you like everything. It was fun to put together. Have a great fourth!!
Denise |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jul 02 2014 : 1:28:52 PM
Yippee, my swap arrived today from Denise and it was so fun! Check out the goodies here!
Denise made me this darling apron and table runner. Then she added some r/w/b star candles, window decorations, cupcake papers and flags, a darling bandanna, some peppermint sticks, and a lovely hand written card. Thank-you very much Denise for so many lovely items. I cannot wait to wear my apron!!
Winnie #3109 |
| Madelena |
Posted - Jun 30 2014 : 10:44:26 AM
Kate.. absolutely loved the goodies in the R-W-B swap!...I am posting a picture so everyone can enjoy it too. Your crochet works is always appreciated and so beautifully done. Thank you- sorry it loaded sidewise. .=!
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jun 29 2014 : 2:27:58 PM
Thank you judy! They are fabulous!
Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| wildflower17 |
Posted - Jun 28 2014 : 5:53:20 PM
Ms. Connie...I love all your goodies!!!
Hugs!
Judy
PLANT SEEDS OF KINDNESS EVERYWHERE YOU GO!!!
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
Farm Girl #5440
Farm Girl of The Month September 2013 |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jun 28 2014 : 1:34:47 PM
Shannon, the start was in perfect condition!! I love the recipes, they are easily adaptable!!!
Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jun 28 2014 : 11:11:00 AM
Yay! So glad you like everything! Did the Star hanging make it in one piece? It took me awhile to find a box long enough, lol, and I wasn't sure if the hanger was going to stay on :/ I wish I had asked to find out about your hubby being vegetarian :/ I totally could have put different recipes in there, though you can totally make the eggplant lasagna without meat :) Please let me know if you try any of them :)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jun 28 2014 : 10:33:02 AM
Shannon! I had so much fun opening all my treasures! I can't wait to try those recipes, love the way you made it into a 4th July book! My Hubby is vegetarian so I am excited for new ones! The hand made star is perfect for my Great Aunt Maddie's dish cabinet, only certain things look at home there. The wooden one is perfect for the other one! I decorate them for every season and holiday! I opened the rub and took a deep smell and it made my mouth water! Thanks for the socks, notebook and cute flag pin!!!!
   
Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| Denise Ann |
Posted - Jun 28 2014 : 07:30:00 AM
Winnie,
I mailed your package this morning, you should get it in a few days. Hope you like it!!
Denise |
| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Jun 28 2014 : 03:43:14 AM
I've received my box of goodies and feel so spoiled! Thank you Mary!
Kate
Farmgirl Sister #862
http://www.wildwomanglamgirl.blogspot.com/ |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jun 27 2014 : 4:52:32 PM
Connie - So glad it got there! Praying everything made it safely!!!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jun 27 2014 : 12:51:17 PM
Shannon, I got my box today! I'm so excited, I will open it tonight and post pictures when I get home from the last day of VBS! Lord, I am worn out LOL!!
Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Jun 25 2014 : 9:14:20 PM
Winnie - I got my package today and I feel so SPOILED!!! I LOVED everything :) I got a sweet little basket made of paper that was filled with bath products that Winnie made! Then I got this adorable knitted summer hat (the blue was definitely not too much lol!) and I also got some yummy tea, a cute coaster as well :) And, I LOVE the tea towel!! It's so funny, because we recently purchased our home and we're going to be redoing the kitchen in the exact colours of the tea towel!! Thank you so so much, Winnie :) |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jun 23 2014 : 10:56:10 PM
Danyel you box went out today. Hope it gets to your house all in one piece. LOL
MB
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Jun 23 2014 : 10:38:13 AM
Mary,
Your box was mailed out on Saturday
Kate
Kate
Farmgirl Sister #862
http://www.wildwomanglamgirl.blogspot.com/ |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jun 22 2014 : 6:10:49 PM
Thank you Shannon! that's okay!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jun 21 2014 : 5:00:23 PM
Connie - Your box will be going out on Monday. I didn't get it done in time for the mail today :( I'm so sorry!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
