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Farm Kitchen:  What's for dinner tonight?  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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 Posted - Oct 09 2017 : 8:43:38 PM
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I'm not canning or freezing much at all this year. Unfortunately, due to last spring freeze in this part of Colorado there is NO fruit . . NONE, NADA! It's unusual and very sad.
AND, my garden as well as many other didn't do all that well either. I have had very little out of my garden.
It's all SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DISAPPOINTING!!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2017 : 06:21:46 AM
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Oh, CJ! I'm so sorry! How frustrating!!! :( I have not gotten much canning done this year either. I do have some fruit in the freezer that I intend to get out and can but it probably won't happen until January. This year has been tough with starting new job, new schedule, etc.
What would you have liked to have canned this year that you didn't get to? |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2017 : 06:30:10 AM
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Today I'm making crockpot applesauce so for supper it will be pork roast (1 pint home canned); roasted sweet potatoes; Uncle Ben's 90 min brown & wild rice; and applesauce.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2017 : 06:39:39 AM
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Hi CeeJay, I know that is disappointing for you. I had a really good garden this year, put in a newer, bigger one, but haven’t canned much at all as I just haven’t had the time. I used two of the last peppers for dinner last night. Have a few more tomatoes to pick, but have been closing down the garden slowly. Last night we had “one skillet Mac and beef”. Easy and quick, but filling and nourishing. Made homemade pizza the other night to use up tomatoes and basil.
I haven’t made any spiced pears this season! My best friend has two pear trees and she always gives me her pears but I have not had a free moment. Sadly, I may not do any this season.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 13 2017 : 12:07:51 PM
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I am making some crockpot garlic and lemon chicken. I want to do some potatos as well but I'm not sure what kind yet. I'm thinking maybe roasted potatoes. I still have some time to decide!
Krista |
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2017 : 06:08:31 AM
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Not for dinner, but wasn't sure where else to share this:
Put together the "witches hats" that will top half of my Halloween cupcakes for the party this weekend! Took me a bit of effort to get all the supplies together. After a trip to JoAnn's, calling two stores and then two trips to Meijer I had everything! Ugh!
Ended up using crackers dipped in chocolate for the flat part of the hat. Dipped cones in chocolate and rolled in sprinkles. Attached them to crackers with more chocolate. Here is how they look:
I got in a hurry and didn't wipe my hands well enough in between each one so some have traces of chocolate where they shouldn't, but I'm just going to have to let that GO!
I'm making two batches of cupcakes and will do a different design on the 2nd batch. Bought white icing that I'll tint green. The idea is to make them look like these bubbling witches cauldrons:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734199254859/ |
Edited by - AuntJamelle on Oct 18 2017 06:09:07 AM |
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2017 : 08:21:00 AM
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We did a lot of yummy food over our camping weekend! Highlights were Texas Trash dip, Sausage Corn Chowder and Mississippi Mud Roast - YUM!
I'm pretty sure I had a s'more every night too! lol
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2017 : 12:56:07 PM
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Jaime, that sounds delicious! I wish we could go camping one more time but our season here is over.
Last night was Halloween, so I made the traditional “Pumpkin Chili, roasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin bread for a group of friends and kids. The pumpkin chili simmered all day in the crock pot and was perfect for a cold evening!
Tonight I am pooped from yesterday but it’s cold and rainy so chicken and dumplings for tonight! I use a combo of two recipes, one being MaryJane’s and another that is from my grandmother....perfection!
What’s on your table?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2017 : 07:33:57 AM
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| Oh man, chicken and dumplings??? That sounds SOOOOOO goood! |
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Farmhousepantry
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
candy
Oquawka
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2017 : 07:45:57 AM
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Vension sloppy joes, homemade potato chips, veggies from garden. Pecan pie.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2017 : 08:03:42 AM
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Everything sounds so yummy especially the homemade potato chips.
I have beef short ribs with red onions and portabella mushrooms in red wine and tomato sauce with my home canned chicken broth braising in the oven. I added two bay leaves from my wee bay tree. Nothing better than fresh herbs.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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saram
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
Sara
Biggs
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2017 : 08:13:23 AM
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| Oh my goodness Candy, you sound like a girl living on the bounty of the earth! I am so envious! Its been my life-long dream to get as close to possible to setting my table with nothing from a store, and it looks like you are pretty close to that. |
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Farmhousepantry
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
candy
Oquawka
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2017 : 08:19:11 AM
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Originally posted by saram
Oh my goodness Candy, you sound like a girl living on the bounty of the earth! I am so envious! Its been my life-long dream to get as close to possible to setting my table with nothing from a store, and it looks like you are pretty close to that.
We do as much as possible on what we grow or hunt, raise on the farm. |
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Farmhousepantry
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
candy
Oquawka
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2017 : 08:21:36 AM
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| Going be gone most of the day. So made homemade noodles this morning. Will grab couple jars of chicken soup I canned. combine the two and call it supper. |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2017 : 1:14:00 PM
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Jaime, just curious, what is Texas Trash dip?
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2017 : 1:40:31 PM
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Never mind Jaime :) I found it on Pinterest and it looks amazing!!!
Take care, Melissa.
~Think Happy Thoughts~ |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2017 : 06:11:29 AM
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It’s our first real frost, so I am thinking something that sticks to one’s ribs. Comfort food to the max. I will do a beef stew with what is on hand: baby potatoes, carrots, winter squash, onion, kale, tomatoes, corn and a bit of red wine to simmer it in.
We ate lunch out on Tuesday at an inn that has been in operation since 1776! I want to try to recreate their potato soup as it was the best I ever had! Their secret was Asiago cheese...
What is on your table, girls? Need ideas for the week to come...
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
www.facebook.com/suburbanfarmgirlblogger |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2017 : 06:21:43 AM
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Nicole, your stew sounds tasty and comforting.
One of my sisters just got back from visiting her daughters on Cape Cod and bought me cranberries fresh from the bog. Either today or tomorrow I will cook them with a pint of my canned pork roast, butternut squash, red wine, and sweet potatoes. I may add a dash of cherry brandy. Since the meat is already cooked I will roast the cranberries and veggies before combining with meat.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Nov 09 2017 : 06:23:03 AM
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Sara,
That sounds amazing, too! Yummy! Did you get the package I sent you? SHould have arrived yesterday.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
www.facebook.com/suburbanfarmgirlblogger |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2017 : 06:26:36 AM
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Yes I did and thank you. Already putting it to good use. There's a card on my mailbox for you.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2017 : 05:00:35 AM
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Hi Farmgirls
Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. For the first time ever, I did not cook but went into the city and watched the parade then had dinner at a restaurant. It was delicious. Today, I am making a pot pie. What is on your table?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
www.facebook.com/suburbanfarmgirlblogger |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2017 : 05:30:16 AM
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This week i have made several different kinds of paninis with my panini pan that my husband bought this summer. My favorite is ham with honey mustard, apple, and cheddar. I also made a nice stroganoff. Tonight I am making chicken fajitas as we have not had that in awhile. Need some inspiration...what do you have on your table?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
www.facebook.com/suburbanfarmgirlblogger |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2017 : 05:58:59 AM
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Nicole, fajitas in a iron skillet is a very good thing.
Today is grocery shopping day and red pears are on sale so I'm thinking of making a oven dish with the red pears, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, fresh sage, and my home canned pork roast.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2017 : 09:38:43 AM
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Sara, I would love to be at your dinner table tonight! Woo, that sounds yummy.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2017 : 09:42:58 AM
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Thanks Winnie, you would be welcomed. The red pears didn't come in so I'm using sliced Granny Smith and honey crisp apples I found in the marked-down bin for $1.19.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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