Another 101 Farmhouse Favorite Review!

Hello sweet ladies.........

well my vacation is almost officially over!!!! I enjoyed the days Home and are a little sad about leaving our farm to go to the college.......but I have to keep my eyes on Him and know that He plans my days! I got a lot of things done that I wanted to. I have also enjoyed seeing who has signed up for the Gooseberry Patch and Prairie Flower Farm Party! If you are one who did so........thank you!

I went shopping at Target some time back and saw these adorable little greenhouse............for starting my basil seeds. I can't remember, but I think they had some other kind of herbs also. I am sure that if you went you could still find them in the dollar area. So so cute. I will transplant them when they get bigger.

Basil is one of our families favorite herbs to grow. It is not hard to start from seed either. 

When I was going through the 101 Farmhouse Favorites Cookbook I saw the Fresh Herb Pesto Sauce recipe......tonight we made some up. Making Pesto is super easy. 

Fresh Herb Pesto Sauce

2 c. fresh herb leaves, coarsely chopped (I used basil)

6 cloves garlic, chopped

1 c. nuts, chopped 

1/2 c. olive oil

1/2 t. salt

3/4 c. grated parmesan or Romano cheese

Mix herbs, garlic, nuts, 1/2 cup oil and salt in a blender. Process until smooth, adding a little more oil if needed to make blending easier. Transfer to a bowl and stir in grated cheese. Refrigerate in an airtight container, or spoon into ice cube trays and freeze for later use. Makes about 1- 1/2 cups. 

I bought some French Banquettes Bread, cut into 1/2" rounds and laid them on to a cookie sheet.... brushed with olive oil. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Spoon a pesto on top of bread! Sprinkle with a small amount of parmesan on top of pesto. 

You will find this recipe in the Classic Country Canning section of the 101 Farmhouse Favorites Cookbook.........along with these other recipes. 

Garlic Dill Pickles

Old-Time Corncob Jelly

Our Favorite Salsa

Tipton Family Spaghetti Sauce

Aunt Ruth's Dilly Beans

and 

Strawberry-Thyme Jam.......

just to name a few more.

I am definitely trying this Strawberry-Thyme Jam recipe this summer.....bought some thyme seeds so I can try it out this summer!

Farm News!!!!!

Willow is still holding her own!!!!!!! She has not had her baby. I was so hopping she would have had it while I was home. Maybe she will have it while I am at work! I will let you know when I get home!

Look at what I found in my old galvanized can that I store my straw for my chickies and ducks. The big Girls left me a gift......pure sweetness! Love all my girls colored eggs!

Please prayer for my daughters and myself as we go back into the work force. We would much rather stay home......but we would much rather do what theLord has called us to do and that is to love college kids in His Name! We are so very grateful for our time here on the farm this last week and our little mini vacation to KC and Lawrence!!!!!! It was a very blessed time as family! God is good!

Hugs to all you precious ladies.......you are sweeties,

Linda

P.S. If you want to sign up for the Gooseberry Patch and Prairie Flower Farm Party go here......also you can get 

a free download for this pattern is also available. 

Willow is getting sooooo ready!

Good morning sweet ladies,

Willow is ready to have her baby or babies any day. Doesn't she look big? Can't wait to see if she has two.......like she did last time. She was a really good Momma so I am sure she will be the same this time.

Well, hope your day is going well. Can't wait to tell you all that

has been going on the last two days.

Hugs and God bless, 

Linda

It's Time For A Gooseberry Patch & Prairie Flower Farm Party 101 FARMHOUSE FAVORITE!!!

Party is closed! We will have more!

Hello sweet ladies, it's time for a PARTY!!!!!!!!

I have been sewing and cooking for another 

Gooseberry Patch and Prairie Flower Farm Party!

It is that time for a.........

I love it when the mail comes and a new set of cookbooks arrives for me !!!!! and YOU! This new one is a beautiful!!!

Go Here and buy if you like! 

Since we were having company for breakfast this morning I thought I would see what I could find in the new cookbook......

The table on Contents had five different headers.....

Break of Day Breakfasts

Garden-Fresh Soups & Salads

Family Dinner Favorites

Blue-Ribbon Desserts

and

Classic Country Canning

I looked through the Break of Day Breakfasts and found the recipe for.....

Apple Fritter Pancakes with homemade 

Country Cabin Pancake Syrup, 

perfect for my menu!

I also saw 

Blueberry French Toast

Country Ham Biscuits

Easy Bacon Frittata

Sweet Apple Butter Muffins

just to name a few. They all looked wonderful!!!!!

Here is the recipe for......

Apple Fritter Pancakes

1 c. all-purpose flour

1/4. t. salt

2 t. baking powder

1 egg, beaten

1 c. milk 

1 T. oil

1/2 c. applesauce

1/2 t. nutmeg

1 t. cinnamon-sugar

Garnish: Butter, powdered sugar

Combine all ingredients except garnish in a bowl; mix well. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased griddle, set over medium heat. Flip pancakes when tops start to bubble. continue to cook until both sides are golden. Serve topped with butter and powdered sugar. Makes 6 servings.

I needed applesauce for my recipe so I cut and peeled two apples, boiled them until soft. Mashed apples with a fork.....I had what I needed!

These pancakes are easy.......and DELICIOUS!!!!!!

Country Cabin Pancake Syrup

2 16-oz. pkgs. dark brown sugar

1 c. sugar

1/2 t. salt

4 c. water

3/4 c. corn syrup

1 T. maple extract

Combine all ingredients except extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugars are dissolved and mixture is thinckened. Let cool to luke war; stir in extract. Place in a covered container; keep refrigerated for up to 4 weeks. Makes about 7 cups.

You can cut recipe in half. It is so easy to make!!!!!!

You know how I always like to add a little something. Well this is Emma and her chicks. I made it so all you have to do is download it for free.

  Emma and Her Babies Chicks Tea Towel

Enjoy the free download.......and if you would like a kit......

I have a kit available for you with one 100% tea towel, ruffle and floss.......oh and a chicken feather......a little something from the farm!

Each sells for 

$7.50 plus $3.00 shipping

We take paypal, money order or check.

If you are interested please email me at

prairie flower farm at g mail dot com 

with Emma's Baby Chicks in the subject line!

The party will start today and 
end next 
Wednesday March 20th!

The prize will be a

101 Farmhouse Favorites Cookbook 

and 

an Emma and Her Baby Chicks Tea Towel

The First Vote

Tell me a little bit about yourself please. Are you a crafter......gardner........homesteader......cook....
baker...farmgirl...

city girl! What would you do if you had a day to yourself? I would love to get to know you a little bit better.

Vote Two

 Leave a little note on my facebook and 

come back and let me know you did.

Vote Three

Please leave a note over at Gooseberry Patch fb.....telling them what you like about their cookbooks!!!!! They will be

encouraged to hear from you! Please let me know that you did!

Vote four

Tell a friend about us and let me know you did! 
You can tell them on fb or my blog!

If you don't have a blog and only an email.......just email me with your votes. Put Gooseberry Party in the subject line please!!!!!!

Thank you so much for joining the party here on my blog .....can't

wait to see who will come. Also have fun with the stitchery!!!! Just another way to say I love you! 

Hugs and God bless you!!!!

Linda

Plans Changed

Hello sweet ladies,

Today is not going as planned. Our family was going to host the baseball team and their coaches. That was not to be until tomorrow night.......wrong......a church can only feed them on that night..... so they wondered if we could host tonight.......hmmmm PANIC!!!!! I have so much to do to get the Refuge Cabin ready......wood piled up for a bonfire and food fixed for an army! Smiling! I will not start my Gooseberry Patch and me party until tomorrow. Just had to stop in to say hello!

Hugs to your day! 

Linda

P.S. A sweet friend on fb said, because of my panic........it is so adorable.

Keep a Mary heart running in Martha mode and all will be well. Is that the cutest ever?

One Day Vacation Party!!!!!

Hello sweet ladies, 

Party closed......we will have more!

Well, today is my first day of real vacation!!!!!! So so stinkin' happy! Slept in a little.......that was wonderful! Got up and put on a heavy coat.......it was chipper (my grandma always said that) outside. Had to check on my baby girl Willow......I felt like a real Shepherdess ...smile! I am learning slowly, but it is a very special experience. Her udder is getting firm. Cheryl my farm girlfriend said that when that happens it could be up to 48 hours......so I will wait patiently! Getting exercise going back and forth to her pen.

 I walked to the Milk House........opened the door to let them out.....went to check the eggs...... look at what I found!!!!!!!!!! Now My Girlies have never laid a 

"Chicky Timer"....... ever!!!!!!

They told me that it is time for a One Day Party here at

Prairie Flower Farm!!!!! If the girls say so.....it is a go.... they loveeeee parties! 

They want to give away "their" timer to someone and it could 

be you!!!!!. 

Okay......now for the vote comment......hmmmmm

why don't you tell us (the Girlies and I), if

you could come to our farm.....what would you like to see or do?

Can't wait to read your comment!!!!!!!!!!!

PARTY ENDS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT CENTRAL TIME

If you don't have a blog you will have to email me  Put "Chicky Timer", in the subject line or if you use Anonymous you need to leave me your email in the comment. I want to be able to get a hold of you!!!!!!

Oh and tomorrow Lord willing I am having a "Review Party for Gooseberry Patch!!!!!! It will be a fun one! How can it not be with one of their Cookbooks!

Praying for your day......that it will be a blessed one.......I keep pinching myself.......it is just so wonderful to be

Home. 

Have a sweet day!

Hugs and may the Lord bless your day! 

Linda

Puddles and Rain

Hello sweet ladies, 

this is Puddle...........he (could be a she also) is at least trying to stand at different times. That is a good sign. At this point he was not peeping very much........

but that has changed. Yesterday afternoon and this morning he is standing better. Puddles is peeping and walk around. It is so nice to watch.....thank you so much for praying for him......God answered big time. I was really worried about him. I have never had an experience quite like his hatching before. So glad he is okay!

Went out this morning  and walked around the farm. Love the weather. It was misty this morning, but had rained all night long so mud puddles were everywhere. Perfect weather though. I like warm also, but with us needing rain so bad.... it was a huge blessing. Love the mist on my face. 

I walked over to where the ducks were playing in the mud puddles.......they are so so pretty! One day Puddles will be out there with!

Well hope you are enjoying yourself today!!!! Welcome to all the new followers. I have so noticed you! Would love to meet you so leave a comment if you would like!

Linda

Life Has Been Happening Here!!!!

Hello sweet ladies,

I have missed getting to blog. It has been so busy at work in the caf and by the time I get home..... I have been busy filling orders. Yahoo! Still selling my Winter Thyme Card Collection. If anyone would like to buy them. Click here. 

When it gets this busy in my life I try to at least put something up on my fb (along my side bar on the right) click there if you would like and you can at least see a little of what is going on at Prairie Flower Farm. 

Before going to bed last night Puddles the duck had a little peep hole that he was breathing out of!!!!!

This morning I jumped out of bed to see if Puddles had hatched out of it's egg. Still just a little hole.....a little bit bigger than the night before. All day Puddles kept working on getting out. I noticed that there was kind of some slime on his head and around his beak.  I did help a little by trying to remove that. By evening he was doing better .........

and pushed out of the egg. Puddles is one tired little ducky! Please keep praying for him.......he is so so precious. He has not peeped yet, opens his beak, but that is all. That concerns me a bit. I will keep you posted as to how he is doing. 

While I was waiting for Puddles to hatch......I was filling an order for one of my quilt kits. When I walked into my craft room I saw this little nest....draped across it was this gingham checked ribbon......I could just see it in my mind...the ribbon tied into a bow.....and of course a little fluff sitting in the nest. Soooooo I glued the bow to the front. I picked this chicky...... because it is just so cute and gently set it in the nest. I held it carefully with my hand cupped over it. It just stayed there all comfortable..even went to sleep. I just loveeeeeee this picture. Sweetness in the real!

Well I have one more day at work......and then I will be home for over a week. Ask me if I am excited?? YUP! I need home.....really really bad. I plan on having some fun while here. A Gooseberry Patch Party will be one of the things! A new pattern.......and hopefully some pic for a Spring Thyme Collection! 

Well, hope you enjoyed seeing Puddles. I will keep the pic's coming. Please do pray for him.

Hugs from the farm, 

Linda

Good morning.....just want you to know that Puddles is doing better this morning. Sitting on his little legs and peeping a bit. So so thankful! hope to have a pic later today!