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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
572 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 08:01:55 AM
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I'll be right over with cajun brownies and some Community Coffee Dark Roast...I'm crocheting a dishcloth, ready to learn to knit...any knitters out there willing to give encouragement to a newbie????
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((¸¸.•´ ..• -:¦:- -:¦:- Chandra
-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´Farmgirl Sister #64
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
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MeadowCrone
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Bernadine
Island Park and Salem
ID
USA
220 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 08:29:18 AM
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What are Cajun Brownies? I'll be right over with some Hot Apple Cider and Shortbread. I'll bring some needles and cotton too and help you with that Chandra. My mother just crocheted me a new black shawl, for my birthday. It warms my shoulders.
Gratefully living on the "fat of the land". |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 08:47:52 AM
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Ooh, share! Chandra, me too! What are Cajun Brownies? And Dawn, you are definitely giving me the goosebumps! Got another story up your sleeve? We are LOVING them! Bernadine, that shawl is just beautiful! How perfect for porch sitting!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 08:56:32 AM
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Cajun brownies are a two layer "cake" with yellow cake mix, cream cheese on the top, but it tastes like royal icing is in the top layer also...the country store where I found them won't tell me any more than that, but whenever I serve this @ a large function, I hear women asking each other who brought it and where'd "she" get it...it's divine! I just have to figure out how to duplicate the recipe.
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((¸¸.•´ ..• -:¦:- -:¦:- Chandra
-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´Farmgirl Sister #64
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 09:26:04 AM
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I am so intrigued and in awe of the skill involved in knitting sweaters and socks. I am determined to learn. Crochet is so comforting; knitting is much more of a challenge. I'm using Lion Brand cotton, which isn't right for knitting, but it's okay to practice with. I have the knit instructions from the cotton to knit a dishcloth, so that's my next project. I miss my grandmother's "knit" club, ( I only remember her crocheting, but the other ladies may have done knit) They'd come once a month. My grandma taught me how to embroider, but my attempts @ crochet were clumsey @ best, so I continued with the embroidery for years. Now, I've learned to crochet and LOVE it, but want to learn to knit a gorgeous sweater I've got a picture of. Inch by inch, life's a cinch...so, one new technique @ a time. Thanks for the knitting "pals" though!
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((¸¸.•´ ..• -:¦:- -:¦:- Chandra
-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´Farmgirl Sister #64
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 12:22:19 PM
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All right farmgirls, found a recipe...
Cajun Brownies
Makes: 24 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ready In: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Cajun brownies are probably the easiest no fail brownie you can make. The topping added makes it a unique type of brownie.
Ingredients
1 box Yellow Cake Mix 3 eggs
1 stick butter melted 1 tsp vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese 1 box powdered sugar
Directions
Put the yellow cake mix in a bowl.
Melt the butter.Add the butter and one egg to the mix. Mix together until it looks like dough.
Spray a 9X13 pan with Pam cooking spray and spread the dough on the bottom.
Microwave the cream cheese until it is soft. In a separate bowl, add the cream cheese, 2 eggs, and the vanilla and mix with a mixer until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix with the mixer until all lumps are removed. Pour the mixture over the dough and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Cool and cut.
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((¸¸.•´ ..• -:¦:- -:¦:- Chandra
-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´Farmgirl Sister #64
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 1:17:21 PM
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Welcome home to the 10 pounds I just lost. Because they're headed this way, just shortly after I try this recipe!!!!!!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl
309 Posts
LaVonna
Decatur
Tx
309 Posts |
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl
309 Posts
LaVonna
Decatur
Tx
309 Posts |
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2009 : 09:31:56 AM
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Farmgirls, I'm a transplant from Colorado to Louisiana...I've NO idea who named it "cajun" and brownies must just be a term used to describe the "blonde" chewy, gooey, yummy bar-type baked goods...I'll have to ask Suzi Dahlem if she knows. Susan's a native and might just have our answer. I've found that everything tastes a little better with a little Tony Chachere's, but....well, I don't know 'bout red pepper in a cajun brownie, but who knows...we might be on to something there!
emailed Suzan and she's not familiar with "cajun" as she's a native of North Louisiana...I didn't know there was a distinguishing factor, so I learned something there. NO worries, just come on and sit a while & enjoy those "blonde" morsels of unknown origin with us here on the porch!
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((¸¸.•´ ..• -:¦:- -:¦:- Chandra
-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´Farmgirl Sister #64
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
Edited by - MasterGardener on Oct 14 2009 10:19:12 AM |
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ZenGoddess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Cindy
MO
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2009 : 09:52:14 AM
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Well... I would like to try them, haven't found anything bad on this porch yet !!
Welcome to the porch Miss Wilma I hadn't met you yet, its a pleasure, I stopped in to your blog the other day, my you are a busy bee ! I would love to be at one of your sales, love the atmosphere of Prims, Antique and lace. I used to make things for a country sale at the "Lodge". Do you ever need help making all that ??
Hugs,
ZenGoddess/Southernplum
My life goal is to Simply - Simplify my life.
http://herbalcottage.blogspot.com
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2009 : 10:32:57 AM
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What an awesome group of girl friends! No calorie food, ghost stories, needle arts shared...aren't our men folks jealous? We have a perfect world...and to think men say women can't get along. They never saw farm girls.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2009 : 5:26:37 PM
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Oh, I got more stories. As most of my farmgirlfriends know, I'm a writer at heart. I love a good story! I will be busy/out of town the next few days but will try and post a few more "spooky" stories before Halloween!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
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22angel
True Blue Farmgirl
498 Posts
Pam
Manitoba
Canada
498 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2009 : 6:25:32 PM
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Odd question...how much is a box of powdered sugar? And by powdered sugar, you mean icing sugar, right? I'm sure I read that somewhere...Up here in the north, we call it icing sugar & it comes in 1 kg or 2 kg bags, I think. I haven't bought it for a long time. Now I'm going to go get started on my sister's baby quilt so I can join you all....warmer down there than up here - we have snow today! Yay!!
Life isn't about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl
309 Posts
LaVonna
Decatur
Tx
309 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 07:44:21 AM
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I think I would try the red pepper in a brownie. I've had Mexican chocolate before and that has red chiles in it and it's really good. the juxtopositon of hot and sweet is a no brainer to me. Definately give the hot pepper and brownies a shot on the steps over here!
And Alee, this is a perfect world here...no one gets sick, or gains weight nor do we have too little corners! It's a hexagon porch! LOL!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 08:25:50 AM
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Alee!!!!! Here's your hot broth, and some hot tea with lemon and honey in it? Want the Southern Belle's remedy added in it? I got some whiskey around here somewhere -- I can add a splosh to your tea! WHERE IS MISS WILMA????? I didn't know she was here. Miss Wilma, I am so honored that you could join us!!!! And LaVonna, Dawn is right! This porch as so many corners that it's unbelievable! I'm just so honored and thrilled that all y'all are here to visit. And, if someone doesn't mind, will y'all quit hogging those Cajun brownies and send the tray this way?
from the hearts of paradise... |
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 10:33:18 AM
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Pam, I found this explanation online:
"Question:
My question always is when reading a recipe is what is the difference between confectioners sugar and powdered sugar. Why do all recipes call it the first and not the second?
Answers:
As you already know, confectioners' sugar and powdered sugar are the same thing - there is no difference. I believe it is a regional thing on which term is used in recipes.
In the northwest, where I live, we call it powdered sugar and use that term in our recipes. I noticed that most of the southern cookbooks call it confectioners' sugar. In Canada and England, it is called icing sugar."
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((¸¸.•´ ..• -:¦:- -:¦:- Chandra
-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´Farmgirl Sister #64
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
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22angel
True Blue Farmgirl
498 Posts
Pam
Manitoba
Canada
498 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 4:10:41 PM
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That's what I thought - I just wanted to clarify. Thanks Chandra :).
Life isn't about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 6:12:15 PM
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Ooh boy the wind is blowing tonight and picking up some rain with it. I got my sweater but have you got a campfire near this porch that I can sit near?? I think I need a cuppa hot tea. be right back.
God is good....all the time.
Denise
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 6:41:05 PM
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It's only 36 on my end of the porch. Skootch over, gals, and let's have some hot cider or cocoa to warm us. It's going to be a cold night. Throw another log on that fire, please.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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