tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56659140509594826912024-02-20T04:03:39.806-06:00Old Fashioned TipsDown to earth advice for home and hearth five days a week.Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.comBlogger605125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-78219544643979826772014-02-28T15:16:00.001-06:002014-02-28T15:16:12.201-06:00Vintage Kitchen Tips: 1940's Wisdom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><em><strong>If there were no tribulations, there would be no rest;</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><em><strong>if there were no winter, there would be no summer. ~St. John Chrysostom</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been a crazy month here, not just because of the frigid weather and never ending snow, but also because my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and our youngest daughter turned 14 years old. Our celebrations were small and at home because we have bigger things planned for the spring when the roads are safer to drive on and the weather is above 30 degrees:) It's hard for me to believe my baby is a teenager, and that 25 years have passed since I married my best friend. I've been looking at old photographs during the past couple of weeks and smiling at the wonderful memories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The article I have to share with you today is full of kitchen and cooking tips from the 1940's. I love tips from this time period because they are always frugal and creative. It was a time in our history that was full of hardships, but people used their creativity to save money and took advantage of resources that were at hand. I always learn so much when reading cookbooks or magazines from the 1940's. I'm sure you'll love these tips too: </span><a href="mhtml:{E7B5A139-E2E2-4FB4-9E89-728806870E20}mid://00036686/!x-usc:http://oldfashionedliving.com/Vintage-Cooking-Tips.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Vintage-Cooking-Tips.html</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span><br />
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Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-84017272652521007402014-02-28T00:00:00.000-06:002014-02-28T16:57:30.640-06:00Vintage Garden Tips: Winter and Beyond<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream. ~Barbara Winkler</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As usual I'm thumbing through my garden books and magazines while waiting, and waiting and waiting for the new garden season. I found some nice tips on evergreens, mulching and seedstarting from vintage books I've had for years. I thought you would enjoy these: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only thing better than thumbing through old garden books is dreaming over new seed catalogs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-12975383700979700562014-02-12T15:56:00.000-06:002014-02-12T15:56:03.449-06:00An Old Fashioned Valentine's Day Breakfast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Love withers under constraints: its very essence is liberty: it is compatible neither with obedience, jealousy, nor fear: it is there most pure, perfect, and unlimited where its votaries live in confidence, equality and unreserve. ~Percy Bysshe Shelley</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I couldn't let Valentine's Day week go by without an article, but for some reason I had writer's block until I started thinking about my husband, and the breakfasts he's made me over the years. I heard talk around our house of stuffed French toast this year, but it's a secret so that might be a rumor. As long as breakfast includes his homemade fruit syrup I'm good:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I came up with a lovely breakfast menu using vintage recipes from my cookbook collection and added a few twists of my own. Whether it's breakfast, or brunch, or even breakfast for dinner I think you'll enjoy the recipes and tips here: </span><a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Valentines-Day-Breakfast.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://oldfashionedliving.com/<wbr></wbr>Valentines-Day-Breakfast.html</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-76753416304736867312014-01-31T14:50:00.000-06:002014-01-31T14:50:42.618-06:00Easy Enchiladas for a Crowd<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Superbowl is Sunday, and though my husband is the only hardcore football fan, the rest of us love the commercials and half time, so we look forward to it. Between football and the Olympics coming up, we should have a nice diversion from the snow and ice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week I made a pan of enchiladas and realized my recipe would be perfect for a party or get together because I could make several pans and vary the ingredients. I took pictures of the enchiladas I was making that night, and shared the variations I've made in the past. While my recipe isn't authentic, it is one I've come up with after years of trying different methods, and it's now a family favorite. The article is here:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Look into the garden,</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Where the grass was green;</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Covered by the snowflakes,</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Not a blade is seen.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Now the bare black bushes</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">All look soft and white.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Every twig is laden-</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What a pretty sight!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tomorrow is suppose to be bitter cold and windy, but I'm trying to appreciate the beauty of winter while I'm bundled up, which is why I chose the poem with the above picture:) I hope you all are keeping warm and safe this winter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I wrote an article earlier in the week on making homemade soup stock. I ran across some wonderful tips and recipes while looking through some of my older cookbooks and thought I would share. I also added some of my own tips. I love soup in the winter, and make it as often as possible. I do make my own stock when possible, but I also keep purchased broth on hand in the pantry. You'll find the article here: <span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; font-size: 100%;"><a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Homemade-Soup-Stock.html" target="_blank">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Homemade-Soup-Stock.html</a> . </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span></span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-12805860447656886182014-01-02T18:29:00.002-06:002014-01-02T18:29:54.933-06:00Happy New Year: Appetizers for Company<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Due to a technical problem on OFL, and then an internet problem on my end, an article I wrote with some easy appetizers didn't get posted before the holidays. However, they are by no means just for the holidays and can be made for any party or get together. I had a blast experimenting with the recipes and eating variations of both recipes for lunch that day. The article is here: </span><a href="mhtml:{E7B5A139-E2E2-4FB4-9E89-728806870E20}mid://00018500/!x-usc:http://oldfashionedliving.com/Holiday-Appetizers.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Holiday-Appetizers.html</span></a> .<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and New Year's. We survived ice, snow, busy stores and food poisoning, but still had a wonderful holiday with our children and our grandson. He was very impressed with Christmas, as you can see below in this picture of Aunt Emily helping him unwrap one of his gifts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-24219619821448228382013-12-24T18:56:00.003-06:002013-12-24T18:56:56.206-06:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Every year I'm determined to write more in December, but between baking, shopping and decorating, I'm busy and distracted so writing takes a back seat. However, I might be on a roll with the article I wrote on Friday. I always bake quick breads for the holidays, and my husband has been asking me to make spreads to use with them. I did some experimenting, looked through my recipes and came up with some delicious and easy spreads to use with bread, muffins, waffles and pancakes. You'll find the recipes here: <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Festive-Spreads.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Festive-Spreads.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I hope your Christmas shopping, baking and decorating is going well:) Remember, if you need more recipes, decorating ideas, crafts or entertaining tips visit the holiday section on OFL where all of our Christmas articles are indexed: </span><a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/holidays/main.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://oldfashionedliving.com/holidays/main.html</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'll be back later in the week:) Brenda</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope your Thanksgiving was lovely. We had a fun day with our grandson on his first Thanksgiving. He especially enjoyed the mashed potatoes and the sweet potatoes. A bit more ended up on the floor than in his mouth, but he cleaned up and so did the floor:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My last article for November has recipes that use leftover turkey, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes. I sometimes make extra just so I'll have leftovers for baking! You'll find the article here: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Thanksgiving-Leftovers.html" style="font-size: 13px;">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Thanksgiving-Leftovers.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-37360142580272856662013-11-27T14:56:00.001-06:002013-11-27T14:56:33.791-06:00Thanksgiving Week: Traditions and Our Gratitude<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All of us at Old Fashioned Living wish you a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving. We are always thankful for our readers, especially those who have been with us since we were a tiny website with visions of like minded people sharing recipes, family traditions, holiday fun and our love of afternoon tea. Thank you for visiting and sharing with us for all of these years. I've always said that OFL visitors and readers are the best:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While I have been concentrating mostly on cooking articles lately, I did want to share ideas on creating a Thanksgiving family tradition of expressing gratitude. Each family is made up of people with unique personalities. Finding a way to express thankfulness is sometimes a challenge, but it can also be an adventure when we use a little creativity. The article is here: <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Thanksgiving-Family-Traditions.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Thanksgiving-Family-Traditions.html</a> I hope you will enjoy it:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy Thanksgiving!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-27234305932956346762013-11-26T10:37:00.001-06:002013-11-26T10:37:16.914-06:00Thanksgiving Week: Dressing, Giblets and Gravy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. ~William Arthur Ward</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yesterday I posted about my article with tips on roasting turkey. Today I'm sharing tidbits and recipes for dressing and gravy plus tips on using that little packet of giblets that usually comes inside the turkey. Interestingly, I read that those packets don't necessarily contain the organs that came out of that particular turkey. They are removed, cleaned and packaged, then put back in the cavity of random turkeys before they are sent off to the store. In the scheme of things this really doesn't matter, but I found it interesting:) There are a few ways the giblets and neck can be made use of while cooking a holiday dinner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You'll find the tips and recipes here: <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Stuffing-Giblets-and-Gravy.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Stuffing-Giblets-and-Gravy.html</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you need more Thanksgiving help? I've written many articles over the years with recipes for stuffing, bread, fresh cranberry sauce and more. The OFL holiday index lists them all here: <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/holidays/main.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/holidays/main.html</a> I often refer to it myself when I have misplaced a favorite recipe:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-2427945558035133512013-11-24T19:49:00.000-06:002013-11-24T19:49:55.929-06:00Thanksgiving Week: Holiday Turkey Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. Nothing that is done for you is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the good, which is directed at you. Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude. ~Albert Schweitzer</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To start the week off I have an article with the ins and outs of roasting turkey. While I know grilling and frying the turkey is all the rage now, I still love a good old fashioned roasted turkey. It's a simple process that even the newest cook can handle with ease. However, I do remember cooking my first turkey upside down which is a classic mistake, though the white meat was very moist! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I share some turkey do and don'ts plus tips on seasoning with two methods to chose from, and suggestions for herbs that work well with turkey. You can read the article here:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-39318266549475179542013-11-20T17:51:00.000-06:002013-11-20T17:51:10.205-06:00Holiday Entertaining: How to Involve Teenagers <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour. ~John Boswell</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's November and Thanksgiving is creeping up on those of us in the U.S., with Christmas just around the corner. As I mulled over topics I haven't covered on OFL during previous holiday seasons I started thinking of teenagers, and their tendency to gravitate towards each other and their electronic devices instead of interacting with family members. I now have three teenagers who are 13, 19 and 20, so I have had a lot of experience with forcing, or rather, encouraging their involvement over the years:) I wrote an article with tips that I think will help involve them during family gatherings from now until the new year. You'll find it here:</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-60526704380147718852013-10-31T21:12:00.000-05:002013-10-31T21:12:01.631-05:00Quick and Easy Fall Treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fall brings the holiday season, full of celebrations, potlucks and family gatherings. Some times we have time for planning, and fixing our best dishes, but other times life interferes or dates get confused and time runs out. I have several fun treats that can be used for just about any fall occasion when you need something quick and easy. The recipes are here: <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Fall-Treats.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Fall-Treats.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-24240027177573590112013-10-29T09:47:00.000-05:002013-10-29T09:47:49.399-05:00Freezing Herbs for Winter Meals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been growing herbs for about twenty years now, and I've experimented with most of the preservation methods along the way. By far, freezing culinary herbs to using during the winter has been the most successful. Friday, I wrote an article going over the different freezing methods, which herbs freeze best, and I share recipes for herb blends. The article is here: <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Freezing-Herbs.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Freezing-Herbs.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-3127118632481712902013-10-29T09:46:00.000-05:002013-10-29T09:46:16.645-05:00Late Fall Garden Tidbits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the farm country slowly </b></span><b style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">changes from the summer cottons into its winter wools. ~Henry Beston</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now is the time for those late fall garden and yard chores before the snow flies in Northern Climates. Whether it's preparing the vegetable garden for spring, pulling bulbs, planting, mulching or watering, this is the time to do it all while the days are crisp, cool and sunny. I never get done quite what I want to, but I make a priority list and go from there. I wrote an article with tips here <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Fall-Garden-Chores.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Fall-Garden-Chores.html</a> that should give you ideas for your own priority list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-13288161931018382932013-10-23T14:43:00.002-05:002013-10-23T14:43:36.614-05:00A Taste of Fall: Sweet Potatoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's try this post again...it disappeared into cyberspace last night:( Our next featured fall vegetable is the sweet potato. I did a little research on the yam vs. the sweet potato plus I share tips on how to use this sweet vegetable in place of other fall vegetables. The sweet potato is available year round, but without a doubt it's a favorite during the fall. Each family seems to have a sweet potato dish they serve at Thanksgiving. Some cooks serve it with a savory twist; others like enhancing the sweet flavor. I share a recipe that has four variations of baked stuffed sweet potatoes. You can serve one variation or all four!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-25405618496859287262013-10-20T22:06:00.002-05:002013-10-20T22:06:55.769-05:00A Taste of Fall: Fruit Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This weekend was rainy at times, but otherwise is was perfect fall weather. It was a bit windy, but mostly sunny and the temperatures were in the 60's, which is perfect for yard work. I love fall, and Michigan is beautiful this time of year with the crisp scents of fall, and the trees turning color. It actually makes fall chores enjoyable because to be outside is to enjoy the colors and the smells of autumn. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did take time out last week to have a muffin baking day. Everyone in our family loves muffins, so I can't just make one dozen. I figured out a way to make three types of muffins using the same topping, and they bake in about 15 minutes for each batch, so it's not an all day affair. I jotted down the recipes for the muffins and the topping to share here: <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Taste-of-Fall--h--Muffins.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Taste-of-Fall--h--Muffins.html</a> .</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These are perfect for breakfast, or to send to work and school. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Enjoy, Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-87592364788659691652013-09-30T23:30:00.000-05:002013-09-30T23:30:03.250-05:00A Taste of Fall: Baking With Pumpkin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The morns are meeker than they were,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The nuts are getting brown;</i></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The berry's cheek is plumper,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The rose is out of town.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The maple wears a gayer scarf,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The field a scarlet gown.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Lest I should be old-fashioned,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I'll put a trinket on.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>~Emily Dickinson</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Though we are entering October the days are still warm, and the weather is beautiful. We have several festivals going on near us-- one an art festival, and the other a celebration of the rural town we live in complete with a parade, crafts, a tractor pull and much more. I love both events, though they couldn't be more different. One is considered "sophisticated" and visited by people from around the country. The other is the local folk dressed in red, cheering on the marching band, the Red Hat ladies, our firemen, our veterans and the police department. I love both for different reasons, but this year I can't wait to see my daughter in her first parade with the marching band. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Even with the hustle and bustle of festivals this fall, I wrote a new article with tips and recipes on using fresh pumpkin in your baking. There is plenty of time to grab a few pie pumpkins to make your own puree, which is really easy. You'll find the article here:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you all are enjoying the fall days and have your own festivals to attend:)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-32595362624746779732013-09-30T06:17:00.000-05:002013-09-30T06:19:10.574-05:00A Taste of Fall: Baking With Apples<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Picking apples in the fall is a family activity that even teenagers can get behind. Who can resist a fresh, crisp apple just picked off the tree? Every fall I bring out my favorite baking recipes and heat up the oven. This year I needed a recipe for a potluck and came up with a new one by piecing together several recipes. It turned out to be a keeper, and a huge hit. I've included this recipe (Caramel Apple Oatmeal Bars) and several more plus tips on which apples work best for baking in a new article here:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you and your family are enjoying the cool fall days!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Brenda</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>A tangerine and russet cascade</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Of kaleidoscopic leaves</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Creates a tapestry of autumn magic</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Upon the emerald carpet of fading summer.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>~Judith A. Lindber</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Yesterday was apple orchard day at our house and we had a wonderful time. We followed up with homemade pizza and it was the perfect cool, crisp afternoon for walking outside, and heating up the oven. I came home with Gala apples that are pefect for eating, and later I'll stock up on baking apples. I think this year I'll try a couple of pies or cakes with caramel and apples.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The cool weather is a reminder that Fall is officially here and the garden season is winding down for most of us. I wrote an article last week for OFL with tips on ending your garden season on the right note. You'll find the garden tips here: <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Fall-in-the-Garden.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Fall-in-the-Garden.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Next up is a series of articles with A Taste of Fall theme that I think everyone will enjoy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Enjoy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">~Brenda</span><br />
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<br />Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-85692327442036017372013-08-31T19:49:00.002-05:002013-08-31T19:49:35.017-05:00A Taste of Summer: Peaches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Peaches are a delicious summer fruit whether you grow your own, or pick them up for .99 cents a pound as I have been the last month or so. They are juicy and fragrant when ripe, and can be cooked or eaten fresh as a sweet or savory treat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Continuing our A Taste of Summer series on OFL, I share recipes and tips on peaches here: <a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http://oldfashionedliving.com/Peaches.html&sa=D&usg=ALhdy2-J67FcuMand9vzcrWohoVO1BN2sg" style="font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Peaches.html</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you all are having a lovely Memorial Day weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-18005736640986988772013-08-29T22:04:00.000-05:002013-08-29T22:04:48.979-05:00A Taste of Summer: Blueberries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives. ~Clay P. Bedford</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of you have children who have started school already; my daughter starts the day after Labor Day. We've been discussing lunches and she wants to bring hers this year. She isn't a fan of traditional sandwiches but loves granola bars, fruit and some raw vegetables. We decided a combination of all three would make a great lunch for her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blueberries, today's featured A Taste of Summer fruit, are a perfect addition to lunches. Add them to salads, mix with other fruits, or serve them alone. The article I wrote for OFL has recipes and more tips on serving fresh blueberries here: <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Blueberries.html" target="_blank">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Blueberries.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-51363800159259668672013-08-25T19:36:00.000-05:002013-08-25T19:36:00.206-05:00A Taste of Summer: Squash<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Several years ago we visited my parents and they gave us this large scalloped squash. I figured it would be too large to saute, but we took it home with the rest of the vegetables they gave us that year. I cut it into thin slices and sauteed the squash with onion. It was delicious, despite the large size, which isn't usually the case with summer squash. My daughter was especially tickled at the size of the squash, as you can see:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The second article I wrote for our <span style="color: #274e13;">Taste of Summer</span> series includes tips on storing and cooking summer squash with recipes and a link to our zucchini article from a few years ago. One can never have too many squash recipes, especially zucchini! The article is here:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope your harvest is coming in, and that you are enjoying the summer,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665914050959482691.post-51874179872038538532013-08-15T19:43:00.000-05:002013-08-15T19:43:18.178-05:00A Taste of Summer: Fresh Tomatoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fresh, homegrown tomatoes are one of my favorite summer treats. A bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich on homemade bread simply can't be beat. There are hundreds of alternatives using cheese, herbs or other additions, but one ingredient that can't be replaced is the tomato. Nothing tastes the same as a fresh tomato on a sandwich. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've written an article, the first in a series I'm calling A Taste of Summer, on tomatoes. I've included simple, easy recipes and tips on choosing and storing fresh tomatoes. I think you'll enjoy these recipes: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/Fresh-Tomatoes.html">http://oldfashionedliving.com/Fresh-Tomatoes.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>For those curious as to how my grandson is doing, I have a picture to share of my youngest daughter Emily and the newest addition to our family. He is almost 6 months old now, and Aunt Emily is one of his favorite people. They both love summer, and laying in the grass:)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Brenda</span>Bramblemoon Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.com0