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Local Business Spotlight

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A new flower business, Jackson Flowers and Gifts, opened locally on November 6th, 2014.  I got a chance to visit this new shop last week, and it is absolutely full of gorgeous items for any gift giving occasion.  The shop is owned by Mary Montgomery, and they are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. … Continue reading Local Business Spotlight

Best turkey ever

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I ran across this recipe at Best Bites online a couple of Thanksgivings ago. It is such a good turkey brine!!! The very best thing though is the broth this makes.  I freeze it in pint jars and use it throughout the year in recipes. The brining recipe is a little time consuming but so … Continue reading Best turkey ever

Beat turkey ever

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I ran across this recipe at Best Bites online a couple of Thanksgivings ago. It is such a good turkey brine!!! The very best thing though is the broth this makes.  I freeze it in pint jars and use it throughout the year in recipes. The brining recipe is a little time consuming but so … Continue reading Beat turkey ever

Best mushroom dish ever!

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I love to try new recipes. I was very intrigued by this mushroom dish and had it pinned to one of my recipe boards to try. I am so glad I did!!! This is DELICIOUS!!! I used regular mushrooms and a big glass baking dish. Next time im planning to use a cast iron pan … Continue reading Best mushroom dish ever!

Oooohhhh Nooooooooooo

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I busted up so much ice last year. It's only November 19th, and I'm finding iced over water troughs already!! I am NOT ready to start busting up ice with a pickaxe again ALREADY! This is solid ice about 1/2" thick except around the very edges. Grrrrrr.....

Sadness is…

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... going out to feed everybody, and finding one of the turkeys died in the night. It's doubly sad because that was the one for Thanksgiving dinner!  I have no idea what happened to it. It seemed perfectly healthy yesterday afternoon when I checked on everybody. Happier times......