Chickens in the Road | Author Suzanne McMinn

Local, State, and Feds Descend on Farm

08-27-10 | Country Living

My Grandmother’s Dishes

08-31-10 | Crafts

Late Bloomer

09-03-10 | Garden

How to Make Corn Cob Jelly

09-02-10 | Cooking

Beulah Petunia’s Big Adventure

08-28-10 | Barn

The Strange Case of the Box Mix

09-03-10 | Daily Farm

Cream of Anything Soup

09-03-10 | Farm Bell Recipes

Cooking: September 2, 2010 - How to Make Corn Cob Jelly
Crafts: August 31, 2010 - My Grandmother’s Dishes
Garden: September 3, 2010 - Late Bloomer
Barn: August 28, 2010 - Beulah Petunia’s Big Adventure
Country Living: August 27, 2010 - Local, State, and Feds Descend on Farm
Daily Farm: September 3, 2010 - The Strange Case of the Box Mix
Farm Bell Recipes: September 3, 2010 - Cream of Anything Soup

Funny Brisket Joke
by chickypez on September 1, 2010
Kitchen Joy
by judydee on August 30, 2010
Food Dehydration
by Renee on August 29, 2010
Canning S.O.S.! Help!
by BuckeyeGirl on September 3, 2010
A Question For the Ages
by KentuckyFarmGirl on September 3, 2010

Candlemaking and Soaping
by Grandmatotwochicks on September 3, 2010
Links to Patterns and Projects
by CindyP on August 29, 2010
Terra Cotta Pot Craft Ideas
by CarolynLas on August 26, 2010
Granny Ruby's Apron (as featured on CITR)
by BuckeyeGirl on August 26, 2010
What are you crafting today?
by JeannieB on August 26, 2010

Saving zinnia seeds
by monica on September 3, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Homemade Seed Mats
by RockWhisperer on September 2, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Question about Pear Tree's
by BuckeyeGirl on September 2, 2010 at 2:09 pm
garlic growing masters, PLEASE
by RockWhisperer on September 2, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Growing the pricey alliums ...
by Ruthmarie on August 20, 2010 at 7:23 pm

2 Goats Stranded
by Rose H on September 3, 2010
Eggs!!!
by Pete on September 3, 2010
Baby Chick question
by BuckeyeGirl on August 24, 2010
I need help with my chicken eggs!
by KentuckyFarmGirl on August 23, 2010
Chicken heat stress
by chickensohmyagain on August 14, 2010

Welcome to the farm! Old-fashioned recipes, crafts, cute farm animals, and fun with simple living. (Plus giveaways!) Browse the latest posts at the top or check out some of the featured favorites below.

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The Slanted Little House
Pack your bags. You’ll want to move to a 100-year-old farmhouse right away. Don’t blame me.
Cinnamon Rolls
This overnight recipe can be popped in the oven first thing in the morning. Pure heaven.

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How to Make a Corn Husk Wreath
Primitive, rustic, old-fashioned charm for your front door. And it’s easy!

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Picking Hot Peppers at the Old Farmhouse
Pepper-picking with a side of nonsense.

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Ruckus
The day my ducks tried to kill me. No, I’m serious!

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On An Early Autumn Weekend
It’s autumn on the farm and all is well.

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See the Sheep Go Bouncing!
Watch lamb-at-heart Annabelle play hide and bounce with her best dog buddy, Boomer.

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"It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. The floors weren’t even, either. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." Keep reading our story....

Farm Bell Recipes

Cream of Anything Soup
The Ball Blue Book Project

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$Old Farmer\'s Almanac$

September 2010
"Drizzle, drizzle, hair will frizzle (if not hers, then surely his'll). Sunny, hot, hang out the linen; chilly and wet for fall's beginnin'. Air's crisp as a McIntosh, by gosh!"

Friday, Sep 3
Partly Cloudy
Currently: 72˚F
Feels Like: 72˚ F
Hi: N/A˚, Lo: 58˚

Walton, WV

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I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard in weeks. What great luck you didn’t pitch it out. - Cindy in Kansas on The Strange Case of the Box Mix
And you even found a use for the shallow dishes! A good time as always on your front porch. - Nancy in Iowa on The Strange Case of the Box Mix
LOL…it’s good to know box mixes last that long, I have a few here too:) - Carmen C. on The Strange Case of the Box Mix
Miss Georgia must be sooo proud of you and your respect for country livin’! Yes, the family resemblance is obvious…you are both... - Grammie Earth on The Strange Case of the Box Mix
I have to tell you that when I read you actually opened the box and made the apple crisp for your guests (Eeek!) I put my hands up to my... - Kent Island Red on The Strange Case of the Box Mix
You must feel like you’ve “accomplished something” by using it. The boxed mix that was meant to be! I’m with everyone. I... - Patrice on The Strange Case of the Box Mix
Too cute… yes, sometimes the box mix takes the cake (pun intended)! Michelle / Michelle Jamieson Interiors - Michelle Jamieson on The Strange Case of the Box Mix
Ms. Georgia is just so beautiful. I smile every time I see her. - Ange on The Strange Case of the Box Mix
Yep, I agree with CATRAY44. I see the resemblance. I think it’s always so nice to touch base with family members you rarely see. Looks like... - marymac on The Strange Case of the Box Mix
OH MY! I was so looking forward to coming to the party this year but, alas, the person that was to do the driving will not be able to bring me. I... - JOJO on CITR Party on the Farm 2010

"Cookies are good." Read my barnyard stories....