Spring In The Driftless

                              

 

We've had our Spring thaw here in The Driftless.
Just wanted to share some photos. 

Happy Thankgiving !

Saturday was the opening day of the deer hunting season here in Wisconsin...So of course , we needed to put on our finest blaze hats and vests just to walk about outside a bit. The landscape is getting wintery and the trees barren. We had our very first light snowfall of the season as well....I hope you're planning a wonderful and festive Thanksgiving in your neck of the woods.

Winter Preparedness

One of the things that we needed to do this year was to change the axe handle.
In the cold of winter, this tool is extremely significant for day to day living.
We buy our handles at the local farm store. This just saves time for us.
 I came across this and wanted to share .

• So grab a cup of coffee or tea , sit back and watch..

 How to change an axe handle ...Enjoy! 

Healthy Fall Blondies with Almonds

     
                                             

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Serves: 16
• Ingredients

• 1/2 C old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 C all-purpose flour
• 1/3 C whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 C plus 2 Tbsp butter
• 3/4 C plus 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
• 1 lg egg
• 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 C slivered almonds, divided

Directions

1.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 8" x 8" baking pan with cooking spray and line bottom with foil, leaving a 2" overhang on 2 opposite sides. Spray again on foil.

2.

Put oats in food processor and pulse until finely ground (1/3 cup). Whisk together oats, flours, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Set aside.

3.

Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, stirring, until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into large bowl. Add egg, vanilla extract, and reserved dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in 1/4 cup of the almonds.

4.

Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly with spatula, and top with remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Bake until a wooden pick inserted off center comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet, 18 to 20 minutes.

5.

Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes. Lift out foil and cool completely on rack. Remove foil and cut into 16 bars. (Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.)

                                  

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My Fall Roasted Chicken Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place chicken in a roasting pan, and season (I use Lawry's Seasoned Salt and Pepper ) generously inside and out .  Place 3 tablespoons margarine in the chicken cavity. Arrange dollops of the remaining margarine around the chicken's exterior. 
3. Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove from heat, and baste with melted margarine and drippings. Cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving.

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