Free E-Book

Hello all , I wanted to stop in and share a free e-book or two. You will need Kindle for the downloads. You can download Kindle for PC FREE KINDLE APP I'll be sharing books from time to time,as they pertain to homesteading (These books are free for a limted time) I love reading free e-books and will share any and all that are relevant. How To Cook From Scraps (I will post these as soon as I see them. Please know that Amazon gives each e-book away for a very limted time)

Special Spring Guest

• Just thought I'd share photos of a few special guest we had at our feeder.  

             1.Goldfinch 2. Oriole 3. Indigo Bunting 4. Rose-breasted Grosbeaks

 

Birthday Bash Giveaway

GIVEAWAY TIME
To win pearl earrings and other great handcrafted stuff from many wonderful Etsy artisans visit. 

 
*Birthday Bash Giveaway *
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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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