I was able to get 16 lbs of fresh green beans from an Amish farmer at the farmers' market for just $20! My husband and both daughters helped me snap all the ends off and break them into small pieces earlier today. I am on my third canner full. 16 lb equalled out to 14 … Continue reading Canning green beans
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Finished flowerbeds
I shoveled that huge pile of wood chips off the garage pad and when I saw how quickly it was breaking down into good black crumbly soil, I made a nice big flowerbed all along our front fenceline. This was four days of work. I hired my nephew and his friend for three hours Friday … Continue reading Finished flowerbeds
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Not so young anymore
I fixed a 16 foot section of fence, shoveled and moved one wheelbarrow full of wood chips, moved six tires (and the compost in them) because I want to create one of those pretty painted tire flowerbeds by the henhouse, planted three big geraniums, and fixed two small sections of flowerbeds near the garage, and … Continue reading Not so young anymore
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Making pickles pt. 2
Now that your cucumbers have had an overnight soak in lime water, you'll see there's a slight film on them so dump them in the sink and rinse them one by one (with a light scrubbing by hand) and then dump them into an ice water bath. Sterilize your jars (I do it in the … Continue reading Making pickles pt. 2
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Put those hens to work!
Four wheelbarrows full of wood chips (the last of the huge pile!) got added to my big compost pile. The hens are having a blast in there churning it up and searching for bugs!
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Making pickles – oh no!!!
Working on dill slices tonight....11 pints, and then I ran out of vinegar!!! Double check your supplies before slicing the first cucumber. Grrrrr.....
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Making pickles
Have you ever bitten into a pickle and found it to be a limp yucky slimy mess (not to mention that it has artificial coloring in there to make it green???)? If you make your own, use a lime soak, and that won't happen! These are minimal work and make great gifts! I got a … Continue reading Making pickles
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Easy taquitos recipe
I used this recipe as my jumping off point, and these were delicious!!! Our Best Bites Creamy Baked Taquitos Preheat the oven to 425F. In a big bowl combine a package of cream cheese, 1/2 jar of Newman's Own medium salsa, 1/2 a small finely diced onion, @ 4 oz sharp cheddar grated, 1 tsp … Continue reading Easy taquitos recipe
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$2 Toolbox
Every single time I have a job around the farm to do, I spend at least 30 minutes (or more!) locating the tools I need to do it. Ted swears I leave tools everywhere, but that's not true. I know it's him (and the kids)! I found a toolbox a local man was selling (he … Continue reading $2 Toolbox
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Best chicken recipe ever!
The ingredients are quite simple. You start with 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Mix together 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 2 teaspoons chile (ground chile peppers...not cayenne but very similar...I got mine at Jungle Jim's in the Indian spices section) powder. Coat the chicken with this liberally. Fry the chicken in 1/2" … Continue reading Best chicken recipe ever!
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