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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Dec 19 2007 : 04:38:27 AM
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COM sounds great! I am realizing that I thought I had a handle on Christmas and am starting to realize that I didn't! Yikes! Time to get my hinny in gear and just get it done! It looks like this afternoon is destined for errands!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8 Just call me Calamity Jane!! |
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Beach Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Vanessa
Williamsburg
VA
111 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 06:41:10 AM
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Well..... my oil has not cleared, so I started doing more research to find out what to do/not to do, etc. In doing so, I found this on a web site and it is enough for me to not give away this particular batch. There are many sites out there that tell you how to do them, so I will keep researching, experimenting, etc. The last thing I want is to make someone sick!
"A food safety note: do not make flavored oils. The oxygen-free environment that exists around herbs, spices, and other ingredients placed into oils is the ideal place for botulism to grow. If you want to include a flavored oil in a gift basket, purchase commercially made flavored oils and do not transfer them to another bottle."
Vanessa |
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Beach Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Vanessa
Williamsburg
VA
111 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 7:39:08 PM
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Here are the Popcorn Seasoning recipes. We use the buttered microwave popcorn. Put in a movie and enjoy!
CAJUN POPCORN
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
SOUTHWESTERN POPCORN
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
ITALIAN POPCORN
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (about 1/2 ounce)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
CURRY POPCORN
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper
COCOA POPCORN
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Place all of the ingredients in a medium bowl; stir until they are combined, and transfer to an airtight container for storage. Season popcorn to taste.
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Beach Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Vanessa
Williamsburg
VA
111 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 7:53:19 PM
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And for my sister's Christmas gift.....
SEASONED RICE MIX
3 cups uncooked regular brown rice
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
6 teaspoons instant chicken or beef flavored bouillon
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
In a container with a tight fitting lid, combine all ingredients and mix well. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Stir well before each use.
Vanessa
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 9:28:11 PM
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Carmel Corn
Pop popcorn
In sauce pan over low heat, combine 1/2 stick butter, 1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2-4 large marshmallows. Drizzle warm caramel over popcorn. More butter makes it thinner and more brown sugar makes it grainier and thicker. More marshmallows makes it more sticky and thicker as well.
Anyway you make it- it's yummy!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8 Just call me Calamity Jane!! |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2007 : 11:53:02 AM
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I won't be here for parts of the next 4 days off and on, so a great big fabulous Happy Christmas to all of you and your families!!! I'll try to pop in as often as I can to see what has been going on though =)
Big Happy Holiday everyone
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
farmgirl sister#13
http://innermountainmudhens.wordpress.com/
http://panzymoon.wordpress.com/ |
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2007 : 12:07:53 PM
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Have a very Merry Christmas!
debinmtns farmgirl #63
Have a Thankfulness Gratitude Attitude.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2007 : 08:54:45 AM
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This sounds interesting. We got a kringle in the mail yesterday, my BIL made. Very good! Pecan filling.
debinmtns farmgirl #63
Have a Thankfulness Gratitude Attitude.
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Edited by - debinmtns on Dec 22 2007 08:55:22 AM |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2007 : 08:56:23 AM
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Merry Christmas to all of you. Thanks Annika for all the good work and the great advices, have a good time at home.
Corinne |
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Beach Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Vanessa
Williamsburg
VA
111 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2007 : 5:51:18 PM
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Since I failed to include what to do with it, here you go. Sorry about that!
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
For 4 (8) servings:
1 (2) cups rice
2 1/2 (5) cups water
SEASONED RICE MIX
3 cups uncooked regular brown rice
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
6 teaspoons instant chicken or beef flavored bouillon
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
In a container with a tight fitting lid, combine all ingredients and mix well. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Stir well before each use.
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2007 : 11:03:47 PM
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Wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas. Stay warm and safe! Enjoy some of that great food that I can't eat anymore..LOL!!
Vanessa, Those recipes sound wonderful!
Merry Christmas,
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2007 : 01:06:30 AM
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Have a warm and delightful Merry Christmas t0 each 0f y0u.
Car0l Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2007 : 07:06:07 AM
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We are having elk steaks and homemade pasta with roasted garlic and a nice green salad tonight. The rich food has really done me in, so it's leaner stuff for me
I love to do the baking, but am glad that I have friends to give the goodies too. I actually love bringing plates of cookies to neighbors and wishing them happy holidays, it's fun.
Everyone have a safe warm and joyful Christmas
be-aproned slightly floury farmgirl hugs to all of you 
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
farmgirl sister#13
http://innermountainmudhens.wordpress.com/
http://panzymoon.wordpress.com/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2007 : 11:10:41 AM
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Have a very Merry Christmas everyone! *hugs*
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog: http://FarmgirlAlee.blogspot.com |
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2007 : 08:01:22 AM
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Annika, aren't you the lucky on to get to eat Elk. I am happy for you. I like Elk but Moose is my favorite. Hope everyone had a warm and Happy Christmas!
debinmtns farmgirl #63
Have a Thankfulness Gratitude Attitude.
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2007 : 08:12:54 AM
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Hope everybody had a peacefull Christmas.
I was haunted by the thoughts of the farmers and grangers in Washinton who got flooded and lost everything...
Lizzie posted on the forum through Jen the following info:
""About seeds-- many of you had asked if you could send
seeds and the farmers are finally ready to address
this. The best way to do this is to arrange for a
credit or gift certificate from one of the seed
companies listed below. Just specify which farm you
want that credit to go to. The farms are listed below.
After polling the veggie farmers I realized that they
all buy from the same three seed companies. They are:
Osborne Seed Co. in Mt. Vernon WA www.osborneseed.com
360-424-7333 or 800-845-9113 for wa, or, id
Johnny's Seeds in Maine www.johnnyseeds.com
877-564-6697
Fedco Seeds in Maine www.fedcoseeds.com 207-873-7333
Boistfort Valley Farm (see
www.boistfortvalleyfarm.com) SEE THEIR WEBSITE FOR
FLOOD AND CLEANUP PHOTOS!!!
I talked to Heidi today and she said that they lost
all their backstock, so they will be ordering more
seeds than ever, this year. She said that they spend
close to $3,000 on seeds each spring, not to mention
the stuff like row cover and all the other incidentals
that were lost.
Rising River Farm www.risingriverfarm.com SEE THEIR
WEBSITE FOR AWESOME SCARY FLOOD PHOTOS!!! Wobbly Cart
is part of the collective, so these photos reflect
their impact too.
Since our chapter is about growing plants and seeds and herbs, we could team together and send a collective gift certificate to one of these farms ? Would you all be willing to buy a little bit of the money you would spend on seedsfor yourself and and have something to give to the ones in needs ? Annika, if we send money individually to you, would you accept to organise it? I would love to do it and I have a Paypal account, but being in Kuwait, I cannot receive checks or others means of payments.
Corinne
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Dec 26 2007 : 08:55:17 AM
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http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/HenHouseSnitz/default.asp
Corinne, first come and look in on the new HenHouse blog =)
I, too, have been thinking of the people and their terrible losses. They both suffered so much as well as did many others. Let me see if we can get some other sisters to aid us in this. I think that we could all just buy Gift Certificates and have them sent to the various farms. I will do all that I can. Thank you for being such a help Corinne. Lets see what we can get in the way of help for this.
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
farmgirl sister#13
http://innermountainmudhens.wordpress.com/
http://panzymoon.wordpress.com/ |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2007 : 12:16:17 PM
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Annika, I went to follow the Henhouse blog link you'd posted, it asks me to log in but... I cannot.
What do I have to do to be able to post ? I just registered again, hope that helps. Please tell me what I have to do.
It looks Sumptuous and I read all the bios, ladies I m happy to be one of the other hens...
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Edited by - Corinnelouise on Dec 26 2007 12:33:26 PM |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2007 : 4:09:20 PM
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Since we all seem to be fans of Christmas, we could start a Christmas 2008 club and spend part of every month making things for next Christmas and sharing our projects with each other. We can post pics over in the henhouse and talk about Christmas crafts/recipes in general. I think it would be fun and a good way to share and get to know each other better.
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
farmgirl sister#13
http://innermountainmudhens.wordpress.com/
http://panzymoon.wordpress.com/ |
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2007 : 7:20:23 PM
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Welcome Aboard, Corrine! Very nice to meet you!
debinmtns farmgirl #63
Have a Thankfulness Gratitude Attitude.
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Beach Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Vanessa
Williamsburg
VA
111 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2007 : 8:58:53 PM
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Welcome Corinne! It'll be great to have you in the henhouse with the rest of us!
Vanessa |
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