tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082485661895563792024-03-21T09:15:31.609-07:00Farm DivaGardening, Farming, Cooking, Recipes, High Heels and all things country!Farm Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556603054113568404noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708248566189556379.post-5246188976463664692012-10-15T19:35:00.001-07:002012-10-15T19:44:40.198-07:00Feel Good with Fall Fashion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hi y'all! Mandie here! I realized the other day that I
haven't blogged in almost a year. Life happened to me pretty hard earlier this
year, so it has taken a little while for me to be myself again after all the ugliness and hurt I was feeling. As they say...
Life Happens....or as I say....shit happens!! But, I'm back now, and better
than I have ever been! So, when I saw the <a href="http://arkansaswomenbloggers.com/2012/10/fall-fashion-decorating-blogtober-fest-blogging-challenge-day-1/" target="_blank"><span style="color: white;">Arkansas Women Bloggers Blogtoberfest Challenge</span></a>, I knew I had to participate to get the blog up and rolling again. I
always love a good challenge, because that is what life is all about! As Winston Churchill said, "If you're going through hell, keep going!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Arkansas Women Bloggers is hosting a 5 day challenge. They
give us a topic every day this week, and we blog the heck out of it! Today's
challenge caught my eye, because it is about fall fashion and decorating. Y'all
know I like digging in the dirt and getting muddy, but I also LOVE to get all
dolled up. Because, you never know who you're going to meet or where it will
be! I could go to the store and meet the man of my dreams. Anything is
possible!!! I live in Arkansas, so we might be a little behind the times on
fashion, but I'm going to tell y'all what types of fashions I dig! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">#1 - It's all about the dresses! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Those of you who know me, know that I'm totally in LOVE with
dresses. I wear one practically every day, everywhere, for most every occasion.
For this gal, Dresses are a must any time of year! I even wear dresses when I
garden! But, there's one golden rule of dresses I like to follow: If you can't
bend over in it without showing your a$$, then you shouldn't buy it. I like
dresses that are just above the knee. Keep it classy ladies! The only exception
to the rule is if you wear tights with it, you can go a little shorter. Tights
are another must have for fall! However, no matter skinny you are, tights don't
substitute as pants. So don't do it outside the house, pretty please! Dresses
are an addiction for me, and I'm pretty sure my fellow ARWB<span style="color: white;"> <u><a href="http://proactivebridesmaid.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Proactive Bridesmaid</a></u></span> feels the same way! So, go out and grab a dress for the fall,
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And, If you don't like dresses, you can always go for their
cousin, the skirt. I have to say, I think every woman needs a great pencil
skirt. They look good on curvy women and skinny women alike! I only have one,
but it's a classic, the black pencil skirt! Tuck a cute shirt into your pencil
skirt, add a big necklace or some cute earrings, and you're good to go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For those of you who despise dresses and skirts (I know
you're out there), all you need is one great pair of jeans. This is the only
thing I will spend a little extra money on, which is weird, since I rarely wear
jeans. Personally, I like silver brand jeans. The suki jean is the best because
it's stretchy and comfy, but also makes any booty look great! And, they don't
stretch through the day and stay tight on the bum! They also have a higher rise
so your butt doesn't hang out of them (Crack kills!)Another great thing about
the silver suki's is when you sit down in them, they don't create a muffin top.
If you're curvy, try to buy jeans that have a straight leg. You can also get
skinny jeans and just tuck them into a super cute pair of boots! That brings us
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I LOVE, love, LOVE accessories. I have an entire closet full
of them! But, I have to say, the most important accessory you can wear is a big
smile! So SMILE, damnit!!! ! It makes your entire outfit look better, makes
other people smile, and just makes your day better! No matter what you wear, a
smile always makes it better! See! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">SHOES!!!! My second favorite accessory is shoes. SHOES!!! As
Marilyn Monroe said, "Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the
world." I'm working on it Marilyn! I promise! </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I LOVE high heels. Nothing
makes an outfit pop more than a colorful pair of wedges or stilettos. If you're not very good at walking on stilettos, grab a pair of wedges. They are really easy to walk on, and you're less likely to break an ankle!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">An easy way to transition from summer to fall is a great
pair of boots! Boots! Boots are a must have for fall fashion! Stilettos,
wedges, chunky heels, cowboy boots! Whatever your forte is, wear these babies
like they are going out of style! My favorite pair of boots are my mid calf red slouchy boots. They are super cute, and red is my absolute favorite color!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love knee high boots for this year. You can
wear boots with skinny jeans, dresses, regular jeans or a skirt! And, if you're
out working on the farm, you can get a pair of rain boots and just tuck your
jeans into them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another great accessory for fall is the scarf. I only have a
few scarves, but my niece, Meghan, lives in these things! And, there are so
many ways to wear them. They make any outfit look cute and the best part is
they keep your neck warm! Here's a few of the scarves around our house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Most of the time when you think of accessories, you think of
jewelry. I Love jewelry because you can take a plain shirt and a pair of jeans,
add a big chunky necklace or a dangly pair of earrings, and you're ready to
leave the house. The best thing about a pair of cute dangly earrings is that they dress up a ponytail or bun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You can even use your hair as an accessory. My favorite thing about my hair is my bangs. I can wear them several ways and they always look cute. And, if you have long hair, there are so many things you can do with it, but we will save that for another post! The last accessory I love for fall is glasses. If you can't see two feet in front of you, use it to your advantage. I just bought two pairs from Success Vision for $99, and, I have to say, they make any outfit look super sexy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To me, fall is all about layering, especially in Arkansas.
It can be 55 one day and 85 the next! I love the cardigan for this season. Pair that cute dress you wore this summer with a cardigan and a great pair of boots and Voila!, you've transitioned to fall effortlessly! Or you can pair a cardi with a cute shirt and a pair jeans! A
cute cardigan can give any outfit a nice pop of color. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And remember ladies,
your clothes and pops of colors don't have to match, they just have to go. Mix
it up a little bit! Have a little fun with your accessories, you will be glad
you did! Even if it seems like you went a little too far with your
accessories/colors, you probably hit the nail on the head, so go with it! Take this next outfit for example. I paired a flare leg brown pinstriped pant with a grey sweater with white lace. Then I made it pop a little bit with some pink snakeskin pointy heels and some metallic jewelry. Would most people pair grey and brown, no, because they don't match, but they are both neutrals and they go great together!This outfit is fun because it has different textures. Lace, spikes, snake skin, pinstripes. Is it a little much? Maybe, but I LOVE it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If there's one fall must-have, it's definitely the fitted
jacket. It's the better half of the "power suit." Some people think
this is more 90's businesswoman, but to me, this is a classic. The fitted
jacket can show off your curves and for ladies with a bit extra to hug, it
covers up those unwanted muffin tops and gives you structure. If you're on the
IBTC, you can wear any kind of these jackets. However, if you're busting out of
your shirt, you should get one with a button that falls under the bust line and
with several buttons. Jackets are great because you can dress up a pair of
jeans, or wear them with a pair of trousers for work. And, they add structure
to any type of figure and smooth out any bumps! They can even give you curves
if you're lacking in that area! You can even dress a jacket down with a t-shirt
underneath and skinny jeans! Or you can throw a jacket together with a dress
and a pair of heels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you're not all about dressing up, or you stay home a lot,
a great way to feel good about yourself is wearing some super cute
undergarments. If you want to feel sexy for fall, you need to get some cute
undies and bras.I believe that every woman should own at least one pair of sexy
panties that makes them feel good on a bad day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love the bandeau bras from Aerie. But if you're big busted, these may not work for you. The best thing about these is that they double as a cami. I'm the president of the IBTC (haha!), so I wear these almost every day. They are really comfortable and really cute! I have one in every color! I have a lot of shirts with lace or that are sheer and these go perfect under them. When you wear them under something, they don't look like a bra, they just look like an undershirt. The best part is, it feels like you're not even wearing a bra!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My go - to comfortable outfit is usually skinny jeans, a JC
t-shirt and a warm pair of ugg boots! And, if I'm going four-wheeler riding or
somewhere I'm going to get dirty, I trade the uggs in for a pair of rubber
boots. You can still look cute while playing in the mud! A pair of jeans, a
comfy tshirt, boots, and a scarf make a perfect comfy and cute fall outfit! I
have a large collection of Johnny Cash Tshirts, Razorback T's, and a few other
favorites. I love them all!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I sure do hope you enjoyed reading my post. I want to
encourage you to dress up! No matter who you are or what you do, you should
take pride in your appearance. If you're confident and positive about what you're
wearing, it shows. Earlier this year, I didn't care about my appearance, and I
felt horrible about myself. But, I decided that I'm better than that. I started
taking pride in my appearance and lately, my whole life if changing for the
best, and it's only going to get better! I feel confident and happy every
single day. Only you can decide how you're going to feel every day. So wake up
and feel good about yourself already!!! Feeling good about yourself <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>will naturally attract other happy and
positive people on a daily basis to your life. And, who doesn't like a good
compliment? No matter how many compliments that I get, each compliment makes me
feel even better about myself. I get them all the time now!! </span></div>
Farm Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556603054113568404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708248566189556379.post-79258395890395816572012-01-06T15:45:00.000-08:002012-01-06T15:45:31.650-08:00Chicken Chipotle Veggie Stew<div style="text-align: center;">
In the winter time, it's nice to have something hot and spicy to warm your tummy. What better than Chicken Chipotle stew. I cooked this before and it was missing a little something, so this time I added veggies making it Chicken Chipotle Veggie Stew! The veggies are optional, and it tastes great both ways! And, I'm going to show you how to cook this soup. I use fresh beans in my stew, but I'm also going to tell you how to make this with beans from a can. It's an easy soup either way! Again, I made a huge stew and have a really big crock pot, so you may want to half this recipe if you're just making it for supper and don't want leftovers. But, if you do have extra, this freezes really well in the freezer if you want to put it in tiny Ziploc bowls and get it out later to heat it up.</div>
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If you are using dry beans instead of canned beans, first you need to wash them, check for any rocks, etc... and rinse them in the drainer. Then, soak them in water for up to 6 hours to soften. Then, drain them and leave them in the crock pot, but don't turn it on just yet! If you use canned beans, put them in the strainer and wash the juices away before you add them to the slow cooker. </div>
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Next, add the tomatoes and do not drain these, just add tomatoes and juice to the crock pot. Next add the orange juice and chicken broth. Peel and slice the carrots and slice up the celery (both are optional). Peel the onion and dice it (by hand, or low in an electric chopper). Add all of these veggies to the slow cooker. Put the chipotle peppers in an electric chopper on high and dice them finely before you add them to the slow cooker. Next add the salt, cumin and cilantro. Stir it all up. Cube the chicken and add it too. Lightly stir it all up. When it's stirred, add the bay leaves. </div>
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Farm Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556603054113568404noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708248566189556379.post-46360663507485741542012-01-04T09:37:00.000-08:002012-01-04T09:37:34.646-08:00Chicken with Fruit Salsa<div style="text-align: center;">
I have to say....Chicken and Fruit go together so well! I have an obsession with pairing pineapple with everything: Chicken, Steak, Hamburger, everything!!! This recipe has pineapple, but it also has an array of fruits and jalapeno for a little added kick! My family LOVES it! It does take a little time to cut up the fruit, but if you do it while the chicken is baking, it doesn't take as long. I like to cook a lot of food at once, so if you're cooking this for just one dinner, you will need to half the recipe. </div>
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1 pear</div>
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8 Tbsp. apple jelly</div>
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10-12 oz. fresh cilantro</div>
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Put the chicken breasts in a glass baking dish and set the oven on broil. Brush or pour half of the glaze over the chicken. Broil for 6 minutes for thinner breasts or 8 minutes for thicker breasts. Make sure the chicken is about 4-6 inches from the broiler. After the time is up, take chicken out of oven and flip it over to the other side. Then, brush or pour the other half of the glaze on. Broil again for another 6-8 minutes. When you take it out of the oven, make sure the chicken is all the way cooked by cutting a breast in half to make sure. </div>
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While the chicken is broiling, you can cut up all the fruit into small pieces. Peel and chop the mango, discarding the core and put it in a big mixing bowl. Peel, seed, and chop the oranges, apple, and pear. Cut the bottom and top and sides off the pineapple and take out the core. Chop up the remaining pieces. Make sure you get all the seeds out of the jalapeno and mince it up into really tiny pieces (I put it in an electric chopper on high speed). I also mince the parsley and cilantro in the electric chopper on low. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you like turkey? I've always dreaded having turkey. Who wants a dry turkey you have to smother in gravy? Not me. That's why I LOVE to fry our turkey. How about a turkey that is <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>juicy with a crispy skin and has a ton of flavor?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That sounds much better! I'm sure you've heard horror stories of how someone fried a turkey and burned their entire house down. If you fry a turkey, all you have to do is be very cautious and follow instructions exactly! So, I've compiled these directions for you if you're a first time fryer. After eating fried turkey, you will never want to eat "normal" turkey again! I Promise!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a zillion ways to season a fried turkey and today, I'm giving you the cajun version!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">12 lb turkey (You can fry a larger turkey, but I wouldn't suggest anything over 15 lbs. or under 10 lbs.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">16-32 oz. Marinade (I used Tony Chachere’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roasted Garlic & Herb Marinade and Cajun Injector Creole Garlic)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure the turkey is completely thawed. Thawing usually takes approximately 3 days in the refrigerator. if you want to hurry up the process, put the wrapped turkey in the sink filled with cold water. Turn and fill up with cold water again every hour. WARNING: If the turkey is not thawed correctly and fully, the hot oil could boil over and/or cause a fire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure you take the giblet bag out from the inside (cavity) of the turkey. Take the neck out of the neck cavity of the turkey. Trim the excess skin away from the neck area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Place the turkey on the turkey stand that came with your fryer (put the neck first, legs up) and put both the turkey and turkey stand in the empty deep fryer pot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fill the pot up with water until it entirely covers the turkey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, take the turkey out of the deep fryer and mark the water level so you will know exactly how much oil to put in the deep fryer. WARNING: This step is important because if you put too much oil in the fryer, it could boil over and cause a fire and/or injury.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Set the turkey aside and let it dry. Make sure there is no water on or in the turkey. WARNING: if you leave any water on or in the turkey, this will make the oil bubble and splash on you and could cause a fire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Go outside and set up your deep fryer. Most turkey fryers are propane, so make sure you place the fryer far away from your house, deck, trees, or anything that could catch on fire. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Using the thermometer that came with your fryer, mount it on the side of the pot where the tip of it is at least one inch into the grease. Fill the fryer to the line you determined earlier with peanut oil. If you're allergic to peanuts, you can use any other type of oil such as corn, canola, etc.... Peanut oil is the best to use if you're not allergic because it can withstand a higher temperature without burning<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your turkey. The oil will need to get up to 350 degrees to fry the turkey. Turn on the gas to get the oil hot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While you prepare the turkey, make sure someone is outside watching the oil for cautionary purposes. WARNING: If you leave the fryer unattended, it could get too hot and catch on fire. Make sure there aren't any animals outside that can tip the fryer over. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also make sure the fryer is on a flat level surface. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To prepare the turkey: Buy injectable marinade seasoning at the store. We used Tony Chachere’s Roasted Garlic and Herb Marinade and Cajun Injector Creole Garlic. You will need about 2 pints. And, get one that comes with an injector.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Take the turkey off the stand and place it in a pan to season it. Fill up the injector and repeatedly poke it in the turkey. Do this slowly. While you push the needle in slowly, slowly push the plunger. Poke it in the breast, legs, wings, thigh, drumsticks, everywhere about 3 inches apart and inject about 1/4 of the needle every poke. It will bubble out around the needle and saturate the outside of the turkey as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When the oil gets up to 350 degrees (which should take about 20 minutes),<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>get the turkey ready to put in the fryer. As you carry it outside on the turkey stand, place a pan underneath, so you don't drop it. Attach the hook to the turkey stand and slowly lower the turkey into the oil. Stand away from it as far as you can because it WILL bubble over and you do NOT want to get burnt. And, when I say slowly, I mean very very very slowly!!! WARNING:Do not drop the turkey in the fryer because this could cause a fire and/or injury. It should take at least 60 seconds to put the turkey in the fryer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will need to cook the turkey 3-3.5 minutes for every pound of turkey. For example, if you have a 13 lb. turkey, you will need to cook it for 39-45 minutes. Usually, when it's done, it will start to float and will be golden brown. If you're not sure if it's done, you can ease it out of the oil a little and cut a piece off. Make sure you have someone to help you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure you monitor the temperature at all times to keep it between 325 and 350, so you will not undercook or burn your turkey. You can adjust the flame anytime to adjust the temperature. Never leave the turkey fryer unattended because if it gets too hot, it could start a fire. Do not use the lid on the fryer, leave it off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When the turkey is done, turn the heat off on your cooker. Re-attach the hook to the turkey stand and carefully remove the turkey. Also make sure you get a pan to put under it so the turkey doesn't fall to the ground, or so you don't drip grease everywhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure you let the oil in the fryer cool before you dispose of it. The fryer will be very hot! It could take up to 3 hours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">**DISCLAIMER** Frying a turkey is very dangerous. Do not fry a turkey anywhere near your house or deck, or under any trees, etc..... <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FRY A TURKEY AT YOUR OWN RISK. FARM DIVA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FIRE OR INJURY THAT COULD BE CAUSED FROM THESE INSTRUCTIONS. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you have any questions about frying a turkey, please feel free to comment below or email me at </span><a href="mailto:farmdivas@hotmail.com"><span style="font-family: inherit;">farmdivas@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.</span></div>
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I've never been a fan of meatloaf, so when my Dad requested that I cook him some, I dreaded it. Dry meatloaf with ketchup on top. One word comes to mind: GROSS!!! So I went on a quest to find the best meatloaf recipe out there, no ketchup necessary. I came across this recipe, tweaked it a little bit, and whalah!!!! The best Meatloaf you will ever eat. It is soooooo good! I've cooked it a few times now and the entire family LOVES it. The last time I cooked it, I cooked a 7 lb. meatloaf and it was gone within a couple days. Even a picky 18 year old said it was good. So, I wanted to share the recipe with y'all!!! I know everyone doesn't want a 5+ lb meatloaf, so I'm giving you a recipe for a small loaf. If you want a lot of it (and you probably will!!!), just double, triple, quadruple the recipe!!</div>
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14 crackers (1/2 cup smashed)</div>
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My mom, Jeannie, was my best friend in the world, hands down!!! I think about her everyday and all the wonderful memories we made together. She was a goofball and put her family before anything else, just like me! Truly one of a kind! One of the best memories I have of her is cooking in the kitchen. Her favorite thing to cook was this soup. She called it cheese soup, but other places where I've seen similar soups call it something like cheesy bacon potato soup. Bacon, Potatoes, Cheese, Onions, what more could you want in a creamy soup? Since we have some big guys in our family (my brothers are 6'10"!), she always cooked huge amounts of food. I'm addicted to cheese, so this is one of my favorite soups!!! This recipe will make approximately 20 bowls of soup. So, If you want less soup, half the recipe!</div>
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A block (2.5 lbs) of velveeta cheese (you can also use any other kind of cheese that melts well)</div>
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5 lbs of potatoes</div>
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My niece, Meghan, moved in with us and has an obsession with the Olive Garden. She LOVES their Pasta E Fagioli soup. Since we don't go out to eat much, she wanted me to cook the soup at home. I cooked this last night and half of it is gone already. Success! I know other people love this soup too, so, here's the recipe, just for you! **DISCLAIMER** I have one of the biggest crock pots they make, so you might want to half the recipe. This recipe yields approximately 15 bowls of soup.</div>
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2 lbs hamburger meat</div>
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4 carrots</div>
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1/2 - 1 stalk celery</div>
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56 oz. diced tomatoes (you can also use stewed tomatoes)</div>
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16 oz. white kidney beans</div>
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16 oz. red kidney beans</div>
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30-40 oz. beef stock (depending on how soupy you want it)</div>
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20 oz. spaghetti sauce</div>
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1 tsp. tabasco sauce</div>
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3 tsp. oregano</div>
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2 tsp. pepper</div>
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8 oz. pasta </div>
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Brown the hamburger in a pan. While the hamburger is cooking, chop up the onion, carrots, and celery. When the hamburger is done, drain off the grease and put the meat in the crock pot. Drain the red and the white kidney beans and add them to the meat. Add the undrained diced tomatoes. Then, add everything else except the pasta and stir it all up. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours.</div>
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We don't go out to eat very often, but when we do, it's usually one of two places. The first place is an awesome local mexican restaurant, where I think they serve crack in the cheese dip and you can taste the tequila in your margarita. It's very addictive! The other place we go is a big box restaurant, but they have some good comfort food: Olive Garden!!! Since their salad never looks appetizing, I always order soup. My favorite soup there is Zuppa Tuscano. It is soooooo good, especially in the winter months. So, I looked up several recipes until I found the perfect one. This soup tastes just like the Zuppa at Olive Garden. So, I want to share it with everyone! I've already cooked it twice this week! </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tangy, Tender, Sweet, Savory.....What more can I say about this fabulous Caribbean Tangy Pineapple Chicken Recipe I cooked last night. It is a yummy mixture of chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and the sauce is a mixture of soy, lime, coconut, and honey flavors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (lightly pounded)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">8 halved pineapple slices or two cans of pineapple chunks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1-2 chopped up bell peppers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 lime (juice only)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Garnish with cilantro and crushed red pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I LOVE Chicken Fried Rice. This is a
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3-4 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4-6 boneless skinless chicken
breasts cut into strips<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon sesame oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 large chopped onion</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 minced garlic cloves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4 cups cold, cooked rice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8 green onions, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Beat eggs with a </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">whisk</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Heat very little oil in a medium
size frying pan over medium heat and make an omelette using the beaten eggs.
Turn out onto a plate to cool. Fold, coarsely </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">chop</span>, and s</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">et
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the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat 3 tablespoons </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">vegetable oil</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> over high heat in large </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">frying pan</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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Farm Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556603054113568404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708248566189556379.post-57917158174910652922011-09-22T11:10:00.000-07:002011-09-22T11:49:26.004-07:00Asparagus and Lemon Chicken with Rice<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We LOVE chicken, AND asparagus!!!!
What better way to pair chicken and asparagus than with some Rice, Peppers, and
a lemon zest!!! Here is the recipe I cooked today for Asparagus and Lemon Chicken with Rice!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 lb. asparagus cut into 1/2 inch pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have many recipes to cook chicken. One common theme with these recipes is
Rice!!! Chicken and rice just go together!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and today, I cooked Dijon Baked Chicken with Rice and Broccoli. </span></div>
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breasts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 tablespoons chopped onions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Farm Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556603054113568404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708248566189556379.post-18531706909788245882011-09-14T17:26:00.000-07:002011-11-07T11:51:54.178-08:00Chicken Teriyaki with Ginger Rice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One thing I love is cooking chicken on the
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juicy. There's one word for it: DELICIOUS!!!! </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I tried a new recipe tonight and wanted to share
it with y'all! It's Chicken Teriyaki with Ginger Rice. </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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About 3 tsp. of ginger (divided)</div>
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garlic, soy sauce and ginger and mix until the sugar is dissolved. Put the
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I'm in LOVE with salad! What do you think of when you think of the perfect salad. </div>
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I like to start out with spinach! I like spinach better than lettuce or romaine because it has more vitamins, minerals and fiber! And, I just think it tastes much better!!! </div>
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Next, I cut up some bell peppers. </div>
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And add them to the spinach.</div>
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Next, I cut up cucumbers........</div>
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And tomatoes...........</div>
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Sometimes I even add some olives!</div>
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To top it all off, cheese and bacon bits is a MUST!!!</div>
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And, of course, I LOVE to add a little ranch. </div>
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And, I can't ever just make one salad. </div>
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So, it's one for now, 16 for later!!!</div>
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