Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Grandpa’s Weeder Review

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

“I bought this myself with my own money and I get nothing back for giving this review ” So on the weekend, we went to Lee Valley tools, we had a gift card that was burning a hole in hubby’s … Continue reading →

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A new Layered Food Hedge Row

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Hubby and I worked together today to put the next two layers into this new coming hedge row. We have been working on this 40 foot by approx. three foot bed for a while this spring.. first we have to … Continue reading →

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Work Work WORK

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

I am making little moans every time I move lol.. Clearly off-loading fence post logs use muscles that regular chores, garden or mowing does not..   Thankful that the gentleman that brought them gave me a HUGE helping hand in … Continue reading →

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31 Day Self Reliance Challange Week Four Overview

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

  Week Four Overview O my time is flying by, the challenge is almost over.. and then I need to do the overview. The past week has been great.. but so busy! My husband was home for the week, a … Continue reading →

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Canning Rhubarb Fruit in Bulk

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

I often can things in bulk form and that means that I do things more by weight then I do recipe. This is something that those that are putting up larger amounts do more often.. However this is a big … Continue reading →

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This and That Post

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

What a week? Hubby took the full week off and we had lots of visiting.. two visiting friends off the farm, two visits on the farm.  It was nice to have the company and great to see our longer term … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb BBQ Sauce

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

This sauce is listed as Victorian Barbecue Sauce by Bernardin, page 259 However it really should be called Rhubarb BBQ Sauce and its outstanding.. If you don’t have the bigger canning book from this company, I highly recommend it! 8 … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Scrub Drink

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Ah Scrub’s, those old fashion vinegar based drinks, before pop there was the refreshing Scrub. It makes sense because it was a way to take fresh fruit that would spoil fast in the heat in a time when there was … Continue reading →

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Gizzards

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Originally posted on Just another Day on the Farm:
So when I was growing up, my mother was the queen of the gizzard, she loved to bake it besides the bird, along with the heart and neck to help flavour…

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Rhubarb Crisp

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Rhubarb Crisp Recipe Topping.. this is as simple as it gets. 2 cups of all purpose flour 1 cup of room temp butter 1 cup of packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp of salt Mix together with pastry cutter or washed … Continue reading →

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