Saturday, February 21, 2009

A Farmgirl MUST Live Here


My son and I drove the REALLY long way today to go get groceries. With camera in hand I set out to enjoy the clear roads and sunny skies and find some blog worthy photos to take. This was definitely one to share right away. My son was appalled at that pink door, but I loved the touch! I must admit, I'm not a "pink" girly girl. My colors tend to run "fallish" or even what some call masculine. John Deere green and yellow are just fine w/me. But on occasion, here and there, I like to throw in that feminine touch to my farmgirl tastes. The pink door on that GORGEOUS barn is quite fitting I think!
It's a quiet weekend. Basketball is over. I am catching up on a few small crafty projects and I joined the embroidered tea towel swap at http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/ . I've been dreaming up a few small landscaping changes for the front yard....spring fever is creeping in!
So that is about it...stop in and say hi! Let me know what you are up too! And if you have some "Farmgirly" to share, tell us and blog about them too!
~blessings

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentines Day

Nothing beats the winter blues like farmgirl/blogging buddy mail!! Thanks to Sue @ Country Pleasures we had another fun Valentine card swap. Thanks gals for sharing your creativity and not letting the rising cost of postage spoil our fun!

Working on pot holders today. They are quick and easy and just the thing to get my sewing juices going again! And of course I can't help throwing in a picture of 2 out of my 3 babies!
Hope you have a special day!

~Blessings

Thursday, February 05, 2009

A New Favorite

My family loves peanut butter, DH & DD especially. I wanted something special for DD's 16th birthday and found this recipe. It was a big hit.

PEANUT BUTTER POUND CAKE
1C Butter, softened
2C Sugar
1C Light Brown Sugar, packed
1/2C Creamy Peanut Butter
5 Eggs
1T Vanilla Extract
3C Flour
1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/4 t baking soda
1C Whipping cream

Cream butter & sugar fluffy. Add brown sugar & peanut butter; beat thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition, stir in vanilla. Sift together the dry ingredients and add alternately with whipping cream. Pour into a lightly greased & floured tube pan. Bake @ 325 degrees for one hour or until tests done



PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
1/4C Butter, softened
1/8 t salt
5 to 6 T milk
1/3 C creamy peanut butter
16 oz box powdered sugar

Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth


Enjoy!