Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Christmas Jelly Bean Advent Gift Box

A dear friend of mine who has spent a great deal of time overseas does the most amazing cutest little advent gift giving calendar for her little ones. I took up a cute little dollar store 24 gift advent gift … Continue reading

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No Buy November Week 2 -Part 1

Nov 9th Good Morning, Rough night but my ears are draining today and I do feel better than I have for the last two days if only my balance was not being effected. The ears pop and my balance Wobblies.  … Continue reading

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Never Forget ” The monument” by Dear Hubby

11 November 1908: North of Manaus, Amazonas del Sur “Passing through?”, the homesteader asked, his rifle resting in his arms. ”Yes”, the traveller replied, his rifle dangling off his right shoulder on a strap. “I was told there was a … Continue reading

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Soft Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

These are soft chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with Raison’s. 3/4th cup of butter 1 cup of sugar 2 large eggs 2 tbsp. of fancy molasses 1 tbsp. of vanilla extract 1 cup of fast cook oatmeal flakes 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading

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Going Old School Using a Warm Salt Sock

When I have sore ears I love to bring out this old school trick.. hot (warm) salt in a thick sock.. Is it just the warmth that soothes, is it the warmth that help the blood flow better to allow … Continue reading

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Caramelised Sugar Apple and Sultana Pie filling..

It arrived in my mail box and I went.. ohh. the I read her post and went.. o this must be shared.. Pop on over to read jamsanpans post on her version of Carmelised Suger Apple and Sultana Pie Filling … Continue reading

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No Buy November -Week 1-Part 2

Nov 5th Monday, its a new day (its raining again LOL). Woke up to yet another grey day and yet my mood was uplifted! The radio was lively with way to much information, I listened and then I put on … Continue reading

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Buttery Crispy Dill Crackers

Baked Buttery Crispy Dill Crackers are so easy to make at home. I had a craving for crackers and when I went to the pantry quickly figured out that other then soup crackers I did not have any in the … Continue reading

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How to make Venison Stew

How to make an amazing Fall Style Venison Stew This stew is full of healthy fall veggies with a lovely tomato base and the key is slow simmer it.  You could make it in a crock pot, in the oven … Continue reading

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Lets hit the books : Planned Coming Book Reviews!

I have a lovely selection of different food related cookbooks that will be reviewed over the winter months 🙂 Recipes will be selected and tried and shared here on the blog. These books were gotten at the local second-hand shop … Continue reading

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