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The other day my sister in law called and asked for my fruit pizza recipe. She made individual ones for my nephew's preschool class using a single sugar cookie. Needless to say, she said it went over well with the kiddos had several moms request the recipe. So here I am to share with all of you!!!<br />
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The joke is that the secret is in the sauce. It's not really a joke because the sauce adds some extra deliciousness to it. Most of the time I double this recipe because I take it to family dinners and pot lucks....Who doesn't love a pot luck!!!!!<br />
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1 Tube Sugar Cookie Dough<br />
1 Brick of Cream Cheese<br />
3 Cups powdered sugar<br />
4 Ounces of Cool Whip<br />
1 tsp Vanilla<br />
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1 15.25 Ounce Can of Pineapple Chunks, drained reserving the pineapple juice for sauce<br />
1 tsp Sugar<br />
1-2 tsp Cinnamon<br />
1/4 Cup Cold Water<br />
1 Tbsp Corn Starch<br />
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Lemon Juice<br />
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(I use, 1 diced banana, 1 diced apple, 1 cup of grapes, 1/2 cup of blueberries, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 2-3 diced kiwis, 1 15.25 ounce can of pineapple chunks)<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Press sugar cookie dough out on a 9x13 cookie sheet. Bake according to package directions (usually 8-10 minutes), or until dough is done. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.<br />
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Dice fruit and place in a bowl. Add canned pineapple chunks. Drizzle Lemon Juice over the top and mix fruit together. Set aside.<br />
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Mix cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, and cool whip in a mixing bowl until well combined. Spread cream cheese mixture on cooled cookie dough crust. Placed diced fruit on top of the cream cheese mixture.<br />
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For the "secret sauce"... Whisk corn starch and cold water together in a glass, set aside. In a pan, heat the pineapple juice, sugar, and cinnamon until it starts to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the water and corn starch mixture until the sauce is thickened. Allow sauce to cool and pour over the fruit. Serve it up and ENJOY! <br />
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This is the time of year when gardens are in full swing and producing fresh tomatoes...right?? Yes!!! Unless it is my garden, then you have yet to harvest anything but a cucumber. Thankfully, my MIL has a garden so I can "steal" some produce to make delicious fresh salsa! I do however, have a lot of tomatoes set on and I'm patiently waiting for them to grow and ripen {tick tock tick tock}.</div>
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I was asked on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefarmersbetterhalf" target="_blank">TFW's Facebook page</a> to share the recipe for my fresh salsa and I am finally getting around to sharing! It's been a crazy busy summer and the blog has been "neglected" just a bit. So if you are here, thanks for hanging with me! There will be more to come, I promise!</div>
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I must admit, I am one of those who just throws stuff together and I don't measure. I'm going to give you the gist of what I throw in my fresh salsa the best I can. Of course, I might tweak it a little after I finish by adding a little of this or that.</div>
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Basic Fresh Salsa</div>
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Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Taste and then TWEAK to your liking. I like to make it ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to marry.</div>
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While I sit here on my porch and watch the heat dry up the Earth, which in turn dries up the various crops we have planted I can't help but feel sad. As I have stated before, we live in a very rural area in Nebraska. Most people in our area have some sort of agriculture background if they are not currently living the glorious lifestyle of being a farmer. If they don't have a background in agriculture, you can about guarantee they have a family member or friend close by that farming is their livelihood, they are employed by an ag driven business, or the like. It is the lifestyle in this area. </div>
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As I sit here and reflect on what kind of production we will have....or sadly, not have... I can't help but feel a bit nervous. But, being a farmer, it is a risk we take. We can't control input costs, the markets, and what seems to be our big deal currently...the weather. Mother Nature has not be kind to us. In many parts of the United States, other farmers are having to deal with quite the opposite....they are getting too much rain. Therefore, they can't get their crops in the ground. Or, if they have been lucky enough to snag some dry days to plant, they have been hit with torrential rain again that has washed away their seeds....leaving them no choice, but to double their input cost and replant. I don't know why Mother Nature can't drop a nice even inch of rain once a week across the fields....would that be too much to ask! Ha!!!!</div>
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As I think about our lack of moisture, and other farmers plethora of rain I can't help but realize this could be a problem. This would not be a problem most would be thinking about, but for us individuals in the agricultural world....we do! What if there were no crops here in the U.S?!?! Yes, we import. Since the entire country is not going to lose its crops, it won't be a problem. There could be a shortage, but there will be another year, hopefully some rain, and with any luck.... a bountiful harvest. </div>
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My hubs has always said, and I 100% agree, "<i style="font-weight: bold;">that farming is the backbone of this country!" </i>Think about it, I can live without my obsession of beautiful designer purses, but I CANNOT live without food!!! Therefore, as I sit here on my porch watching the heat beam down, and listening to my sprinkler run on my struggling grass I have come to the conclusion that FARMERS SAVE LIVES......3 SQUARES A DAY! </div>
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I have had a little too much going on lately... at least it feels that way. Summer is in full swing and I seem to pick one kid up at camp to drop another one off the next day. Then, while I am off on a camp adventure I still have a kid or two with something like swimming lessons going on at home. Throw in a couple other stops for parts and dinner too. Needless to say, if I'm not coming....then I am going. From all directions {kiddos and hubs} I hear... could you... would you... I need you to.... and even....gulp....you WILL. Who can relate? I used to think I would figure out a way to balance it all, but I have long give up on that. I don't have the energy so I just try... and I do mean TRY to go with the flow. My brain is on overload.... so much that I couldn't decide what to title this post! Ha!</div>
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I think what I need is a little vacation. I mentioned <a href="http://www.duckcommandercruise.com/" target="_blank">this trip</a> to my hubs, but he didn't seem as interested in going as I am! Plus, it's a year away and I think I need a vacation sooner rather than later. Then again, maybe I just need a maid to keep up with my house that is lacking attention...which drives me crazy. Heck, I need BOTH!!! </div>
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I guess between now and my vacation {which is non-existent at this moment} I will just.....</div>
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3 Cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, and a couple other ingredients and you have yourself a delicious summertime salad. I can't wait to make this with my fresh produce...once my garden starts producing!!!</div>
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This is one of my Hubs favorites. It is also a salad that I deliver to the field often. It has a nice creamy sauce topping the refreshing veggies and accompanies most meals. </div>
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2 tomatoes, diced<br />
1 onion, diced<br />
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I have mentioned on The Farmer's Wife <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefarmersbetterhalf" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page that I joined a boot camp! I can't believe that I am in LOVE with exercise! Okay, that might be going a little too far! I do look forward to my class and I am bummed my class is already over. There will be another one offered in July and you can bet the farm on it that I will attend. Exercise makes me feel good...mentally, it gives me some social time with my friends that attend, and my body is defiantly benefiting from it!!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">I shared</span> my new breakfast go-to shake <span class="Apple-style-span">over at Her View From Home. Please click <a href="http://herviewfromhome.com/peanut-butter-protein-shake/" target="_blank">here</a> for the recipe.</span></div>
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Do you all remember the last family photo I posted here on The Farmer's Wife? Well, if not please read this post <a href="http://thefarmersbetterhalf.blogspot.com/2011/04/family-photo.html" target="_blank">here</a>. That was over TWO years ago!!</div>
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Last weekend we attended a wedding of one of our hired hands. Our son was asked to be RING SECURITY, so I figured this would be a perfect opportunity to finally get a "real" family photo. We would all be in the same place at the same time AND we all would be spiffed up as well....especially my son in his cute little tux!!!! The reception was held at the bride's parents home which was gorgeous and there were plenty of scenic choices to for us to finally get that overdue family photo!<br />
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Typical photo sessions with my kids usually go like this....<br />
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Or.... a couple of them try to hard at achieving the perfect smile.... {I still like this picture though}<br />
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That is me and my clan....LOVE THEM!!!<br />
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A special thanks to our friend Calvin for taking our family picture {I know these people, and they are not the easiest family to work with...haha}.<br />
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You can check out my latest adventure <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JodiTaylorPhotography" target="_blank">here</a>. Yes, I branched out with yet another job to add to my resume. It's a little something I have a passion for and truly enjoy. If you like me work, please like my page.</div>
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If you would like to check out my first round round click <a href="http://thefarmersbetterhalf.blogspot.com/2011/08/you-know-you-are-farmers-wife-when.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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We are enjoying some Spring weather! HAPPY DANCE!!! Winter has been around here for too long! With the gorgeous day we had yesterday I decided to make a fresh strawberry pie. It FINALLY feels like S~P~R~I~N~G! The gorgeous weather does a lot for one. I will tell you I was getting a little grumpy with the cold dreary snow that showed its face the last several weeks. </div>
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Today {since it is already gorgeous out as I type this at 7am}, I am going to take the kids and visit our local greenhouse to get this years garden plants. I have a very small raised garden. The hubs plans on building me another one because he wants more tomatoes... which is fine by me! I am deathly afraid of snakes, so with a raised garden I feel that they are less likely to be in MY space! Ha! My oldest daughter wants a strawberry bed as well. Which leads me to my pie....</div>
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No, these strawberries are not from my garden or my MIL's or my friends, which is where I usually snag them from. It's been too cold this year to enjoy garden strawberries. I did buy these at my fabulous little grocery store! I love my store! If you have read my blog over the years you have probably heard me mention this several times. In fact, I talked with my grocer about blogging a trip to the store and he said to go for it. So maybe someday I will take you shopping with me and ya'll can say hi to Bruce....1. 2. 3. Hi Bruce!!! {sorry, that was a Finding Nemo quote}</div>
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I shared the recipe for Monster Cookie Bars over at <a href="http://herviewfromhome.com/monster-cookie-bars/" target="_blank">Her View From Home.</a> They are a great alternative when you aren't up to making the traditional monster cookies. Everyone loves a quick easy recipe, right!!! </div>
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If you follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefarmersbetterhalf" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, you probably saw the question I asked about chocolate chips. I prefer milk chocolate chips except when it comes to things like chocolate dipped strawberries. The semi-sweet work much better for that. I am an addict of chocolate. The problem being, is my entire household is too. This can be a serious frustration folks!!!! I will explain.....<br />
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The other night, I was craving a nibble of cookie dough and one....just ONE... fresh baked chocolate chip cookie. That is ALL I wanted!!! This is no problem because I'm the type of person that if I want something, I will make it. So, I started grabbing the ingredients to make cookies. I went to the freezer where I keep my chocolate chips and I could not find any. That was okay, because I know that I have a chocolate loving household and they find it necessary to walk by the freezer and grab a handful of chocolate chips whenever they want. It happens everyday! I decided I would start hiding a bag of chocolate chips so that when I was in NEED of some....you know...for baking, I would have some. I went to the cabinet where I stashed an extra bag and when I couldn't find them I went into chocolate shock!!! Ugh!!! I was so darn frustrated. It was one of those "crabby cravings" I guess. When my hubs got home I explained that I wanted to make chocolate chips and I purposely hid a bag for this very occasion. To which he replied to me "whelp, I found em".<br />
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It is apparent that in this house chocolate chips are a hot commodity. The last time I went to the store I picked up 4 bags of the hot item. When I got home and put the groceries away I decided I will put 2 bags in the freezer and try another attempt at hiding the other bags. At this point, I decided maybe I should become a hoarder of chocolate chips!<br />
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What is a hoarder?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="hwGrp"><span class="hw" d:dhw="1" d:priority="2" style="font-size: 24px;"><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">hoard</span></span><span class="pronGrp"><span class="pr" d:pr="US" style="font-family: HiraMinPro-W3;" type="US"> |hôrd|</span></span></span><span class="SB" style="display: block; margin-left: 1em; text-indent: -1em;"><span class="prelim"><span class="ps" d:ps="1" style="font-weight: normal;"><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">noun</span></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="def" style="font-weight: normal;">a <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">stock</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">or</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">store</span> of money or valued <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">objects</span>, <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">typically</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">one</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">that is</span> secret or carefully guarded </span><span class="ex" d:priority="2" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="lbl" style="font-weight: normal;">: </span>he came back to rescue his little <span class="bold" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;">hoard of </span>gold.</span><span class="specUse" d:priority="2" style="display: block; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="MS" style="display: block;"><span class="lbl" style="font-family: LucidaGrande; font-size: 13px;">• </span><span class="def" style="font-weight: normal;"><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">an</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">ancient</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">store</span> of coins or <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">other</span> valuable artifacts </span><span class="ex" d:priority="2" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="lbl" style="font-weight: normal;">: </span>a <span class="bold" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;">hoard <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">of</span> </span><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">Romano</span>-<span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">British</span> bronzes.</span></span><span class="MS" style="display: block;"><span class="lbl" style="font-family: LucidaGrande; font-size: 13px;">• </span><span class="def" style="font-weight: normal;"><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">an</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">amassed</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">store</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">of</span> useful <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">information</span> or facts, retained for future <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">use</span> </span><span class="ex" d:priority="2" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="lbl" style="font-weight: normal;">: </span><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">a</span> <span class="bold" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;">hoard of </span>secret information about his work.</span></span></span></span></span><span class="SB" style="display: block; margin-left: 1em; margin-top: 1em; text-indent: -1em;"><span class="prelim"><span class="ps" d:ps="1" style="font-weight: normal;">verb </span><span class="gramGrp" d:priority="2" style="font-weight: normal;">[<span class="syntax" style="font-weight: normal;"> trans. </span>]</span></span><span class="sense" style="display: block;"><span class="def" style="font-weight: normal;">amass (money or <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">valued</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">objects</span>) and <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">hide</span> or store away </span><span class="ex" d:priority="2" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="lbl" style="font-weight: normal;">: </span>thousands of <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">antiques</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">hoarded</span> by a compulsive collector.</span><span class="specUse" d:priority="2" style="display: block; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="MS" style="display: block;"><span class="lbl" style="font-family: LucidaGrande; font-size: 13px;">• </span><span class="def" style="font-weight: normal;">accumulate a supply of (<span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">something</span>) in a time of scarcity </span><span class="ex" d:priority="2" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="lbl" style="font-weight: normal;">: </span>many of the <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">boat people</span> had hoarded rations.</span></span><span class="MS" style="display: block;"><span class="lbl" style="font-family: LucidaGrande; font-size: 13px;">• </span><span class="def" style="font-weight: normal;">reserve in the <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">mind</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">for</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">future</span> use </span><span class="exGrp" d:priority="2"><span class="lbl">: </span><span class="gramGrp" d:priority="2" style="font-weight: normal;">[as <span class="syntax" style="font-weight: normal;">adj. </span>] </span><span class="formGrp" style="font-weight: normal;">(<span class="f" style="font-weight: 600;"> hoarded</span>)</span><span class="ex" d:priority="2" style="font-style: italic;"> a year's worth of <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">hoarded</span> resentments and grudges.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Yep, I think that is what I need to become!<br />
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I began thinking of places I could "hoard" my precious milk chocolate chips. Where you might ask? Well here is a few places I thought my family may never find them:<br />
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1. I could put some by the toilet paper. I swear I am the only one that can put a new roll back on the holder so they would likely never find them there.<br />
2. The laundry room....need I explain more!<br />
3. My sock drawer. If you see me with melted chocolate on my socks....don't judge!<br />
4. With the cleaning supplies....another one I don't need to explain.<br />
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This list is just a start, if you have a suggestion I would love to hear it. It might save me from another chocolate shock! <br />
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Since my fresh baked cookie craving wasn't going to leave I ended up making Reece's Cookies. <br />
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You can find the recipe on the back of a bag of Reese's Peanut Butter Chips, but I will share it with you here as well.</div>
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When we arrived at the hotel where our meeting was held, the speaker was a female. They usually seem to be men, so it was a nice change. I noticed she had a saucer and tea cup sitting on the podium. I thought, she must be English and likes her tea...haha! I don't remember her name, but I remember the words she spoke that day and they stuck with me. I'm sure she spoke about dental terms and such, but that is not what struck me. This lady was very open about her life and the fact her mother had been suffering from Alzheimers. I remember the gal speaking of the fact her mother had this disease and somedays her mother didn't know who she was. I thought to myself, how terrible of a feeling that would be to not have your mom know you. This gal had my attention the entire time. I never felt like I was at a dental meeting, but more of an uplifting service at church. This lady was so positive despite going through a battle with her mother. She talked about her faith in God and also her trust in him. She mentioned her favorite scripture from Isaiah (I can't remember off the top of my head which one) and gave us a little piece of laminated paper with the scripture on it. I stuck it in my wallet and carried it for many years. Then, the non English woman picked up the saucer and tea cup. She read this poem to us. </div>
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These Cow Pie Cookies are my go to sweet treat when I'm short on time in the middle of a big ole chocolate craving. If you are not a great baker, I guarantee you can make these. Well, that is if you can boil water....or the ingredients in this case.</div>
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In a saucepan bring to boil the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Then add the vanilla and peanut butter and stir until peanut butter is melted. In a large bowl combine the oatmeal and chocolate mixture. On a sheet pan line with wax paper, drop by spoonfuls and allow to harden. I've been known to stick them in the refrigerator or freezer to speed up the that process....remember, I crave chocolate.</div>
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The hubs called me tonight and asked if myself and my daughter could come help pull a calf. Like a nice wife, I agreed to head over to help. He told me he was going to go to the shop and grab the pullers. I told him I had to change my clothes and we would head right over. I had to take off my comfy yoga pants and put on a pair of jeans. I considered wearing my yoga pants, but then I didn't want to ruin a perfectly good pair of yoga pants. Don't you love yoga pants?!?</div>
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When my daughter and I got to the farm my hubs was watching the heifer {meaning she has not had a calf yet in her lifetime}. She was laying down and pushing with all her might. When we approached the heifer she got up and pushed. And then....well, watch.....</div>
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The heifer seemed a little confused at first, but she made her way over to her newborn calf to clean him {or her} up. Sometimes, first calf heifers aren't so loving and won't claim the calf. If that happens, it means I would have a bottle baby calf. So far, we haven't had any bottle babies this year. We did bottle feed one calf, but after a while the heifer decided she liked the little guy and decided to let him nurse. </div>
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I love seeing baby calves born and this gal was kind enough to let me stand 10 feet away and watch. The other heifers would come over and sniff the calf, but eventually leave. I'll tell ya, it takes a village to raise a calf or maybe I should say herd!</div>
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Do you ever go to your pantry and look for something to make and you can't decide on anything? Yeah, I was at a loss the other day so I decided to throw some stuff together in hopes that it turned out.</div>
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My hubs described it as thick chili with corn bread on top. It had a little kick to it and wasn't too bad for my latest concoction!!! </div>
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I thought I would share some pictures of the mama cows and their adorable babies during a recent winter storm. Yeah, that's all!!</div>
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It was so cute watching the baby calves pounce around in the snow. I think they really wanted to build a snowman!!! Maybe, they wanted to make snow angels. It was hard to tell for sure.</div>
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And this lady was trying to sport her best camouflage trying to blend in with the scenery, but I have an eye and spotted her anyway!!! </div>
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Oh, then there is this gal, not to be confused with the prior camo mama!!! She was clearly upset that I shot the picture from her bad side. I'm sure when I show it to her she is going to go on a crash diet. Pictures do that to us ladies!!!</div>
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During the winter storm the other day I posted a picture of some cinnamon rolls on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thefarmersbetterhalf" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page. I have had several requests for the recipe so I thought I would share it!!! There is nothing better than fresh warm cinnamon rolls with a gooey caramel topping to comfort you during a cold blizzard...oh, and sweatpants!!!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">I had fun dressing up some old photo mats. You can take those boring white or cream colored photo mats and simply spice them up with fabric to match your decor. </span>If you don't have fabric I am sure decorative scrapbook paper would work too.</div>
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For step by step instructions on how to make these custom mats hop on over<a href="http://herviewfromhome.com/dress-up-old-photo-mats/" target="_blank"> here</a>.</div>
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I shared my <a href="http://thefarmersbetterhalf.blogspot.com/2013/01/southwest-quesadilla-burger.html" target="_blank">Southwest Quesadilla Burger</a> recipe and now I want to share the delicious tortilla recipe too. If you have never tasted fresh tortillas you are missing out. So go grab a few ingredients and whip up some....or maybe I should say roll some out!!! </div>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love her first cookbook, especially her homemade Ranch Dressing recipe!!! She offers up amazing down home recipes with TONS of pictures which only makes my mouth water even more! Along with the recipes, she includes pictures and stories from her life on the ranch. It is a cookbook, but I read it like a book from the front to back. I love it, and I want YOU have one too!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lets start with the pico de gallo shall we. You will need 1/2 of an onion, 3-4 tomatoes, a jalapeno, a lime or lime juice, dried or fresh cilantro, a glove of garlic or minced garlic, and some salt and pepper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mince the clove of garlic or use about 1 teaspoon of minced garlic. I was out of garlic cloves when I made this {eeek}.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Moving on...the Southwest Sauce.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You will need:</div><div style="text-align: center;">16oz tub Sour Cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 tsp. Salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Tbsp. Cilantro</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp. Chili Powder</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp. Minced Garlic</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper {I used Peppercorn Medley}</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 Tbsp. Lime Juice</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tabasco to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Top your tortilla with the hamburger. Then add lettuce, the pico de gallo, and the southwest sauce. Top with another tortilla. Enjoy!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I have a love affair with Mexican food I ate this for lunch and supper today....just thought I would share!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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It has been so cold here for a couple weeks. I think we have had a couple days in which the temperature got into the twenties, but it has been single digits most days and negative degree wind chills....brrrrr!!!! With the non stop-freezing temps that brings on a lot of chopping ice for the cattle so they can drink. Chopping ice, a winter joy on the farm...ha!!!</div>
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I decided to tag along this morning while my hubs and our hired man did chores. It was so pretty outside because it snowed ALL day yesterday and the earth was covered with a sparkling white blanket of powder this morning. The trees were covered in frost that was fluttering to the ground like confetti! I love that I get a wide open view of it all!!!</div>
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We {I use that term loosely} chopped ice and chopped more ice. Today my hubs decided to get all the ice out of the tanks since they were mostly empty. Some days we {um...my hubs} just chop a couple holes so the cows are able to drink. So after chopping all the ice up we {I'm so glad I was such great help} threw all the big chunks of out of the tanks. Next to each of our stock tanks it appears as though there are Eskimos living there because the piles of ice resemble an igloo...lol!</div>
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