This is my version I took from Saveur Magazine found at cooking.com 1 Whole Chicken, cut into pieces Lard, Tallow, or cooking oil for frying the chicken Salt and Pepper to taste 5 Bunches Scallions, trimmed and thickly sliced 1/3 Cup White Wine 3 Cups Chicken Stock or Broth 2 Large Russet Potatoes, peeled and […]
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When I wrote to you last, we were in the mad scramble to get the master bathroom in working order so that I would no longer have to go to the barn to shower. I didn’t mind it, though I really was looking forward to having a toilet, shower and sink just a few steps
Last week was fairly eventful with Tom being on vacation. He had hoped to get some more deer hunting in, but spent the week working on the bathroom remodel. He got the last piece of sub-floor pulled up Monday morning before we went to town. I was supposed to ring the bell with a friend
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Last week was a little rough when it came to homesteading/farming. The owl continued to pick off my ducks and chicks at night and I even lost a chick or two in the daytime to a hawk. My owl deterrent did not work. Sometimes I would go out just after dark to lock up my
A version I got from thespruceeats.com 3 Cups chopped cooked chicken, rotisserie, grilled, etc. 16 Ounces sour cream 1/3 Buffalo wing sauce, or your favorite hot sauce 2 Cups shredded pepper jack cheese, plus more if desired 1 32-ounce bag frozen Tater Tots 1 Teaspoon salt 1 Teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In
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I have been having significant trouble with my feet for several months and had tried to repair the damage with physical therapy. My right foot responded favorably to the therapy, but the left foot did not. X rays showed lots of calcification from a past struggle with plantar fasciitis along with two bone spurs in
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It’s been an eventful few days, not from any busyness off the farm but life at home. First off, my husband came down with a stomach bug strong enough that he actually stayed home from work for a day. He seldom takes sick days, regardless of his symptoms. While he slept, I posted a short
by Alyson Armstrong 12 Medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups (8 oz) Shredded Cheddar or Swiss Cheese, divided 1 1/4 Cups Milk 1/3 Cup Butter, softened 1-2 Teaspoons Salt 2 Eggs, beaten Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; cover and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
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You know how it is, especially if you are the one who runs the household and need to prepare everything for the family you’re leaving behind for a couple of days. So many preparations, whether for farm animal care, meals for the family, packing, laundry–or whatever, life gets a little busy. Still, I tried to
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Susanne Banfield, Taste of Home 1 Large Onion, chopped 1 Medium Sweet Red Pepper, chopped 3 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, packed 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth 1/2 Cup Raisins 1 (14
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