Monthly Archives: August 2011

There’s an App for that! (including delicious recipe)

Posted on August 16, 2011 by maryjane

Much to my vicarious delight, vacation and work commitments recently took Alyson Oüten to Europe for a month; from Spain to Portugal to Italy and Israel. (If you read my magazine or CLUCK newsletter, you’re already familiar with Alyson.)

For some of my Geography Journal entries she’ll take you to each of those stops (and more), but today she begins with her business trip to Italy where her travels spanned from Milan to Rome … and from pizza to Puttanesca.

Take it from here. It’s all yours, Aly!!!!!

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I Need a Cluck ‘N Cup of Coffee

Posted on August 16, 2011 by maryjane

When was the last time you drank a “Cluck ’N Cup” of coffee? Does that mean you were enjoying it with a klatch of girlfriends? Did you have a cluckin’ good time? As my driver was delivering me to the Charlotte, NC airport a couple of months ago just before dawn, I spied this little shop. “Can you stop please? I NEED a photo of this!” He pulled over, I rolled down my window, and snatched a shot. Have any of you seen these shops in NC? What a fun place for sisters to meet up/catch up. What a cluckin’ great way to start your day. Here’s the skinny: cluckncup.getmyip.com/html.

Cat Fight

Posted on August 16, 2011 by maryjane

TODAY’S MAIL: Hi, from your farmgirl in Exton, PA! My cat Zack (one of six) really enjoys your magazine every month! Today we argue over who gets to read it first!! – Dr. Karen Izzi

Another Use for Stock Tanks

Posted on August 16, 2011 by maryjane

TODAY’S MALE: This is my husband Marc and his hound, Rebel, enjoying the view at our home in Mt. Olivet, KY. – Melissa Walters

days like this

Posted on August 15, 2011 by stellajane

Ever have one of these days?

Sally O’Mally

Posted on August 15, 2011 by maryjane

Look what Kim brought back today from Kansas — our newest addition to our mini-Jersey family, Sally O’Mally.

Playing Possum

Posted on August 15, 2011 by maryjane

When it comes to my chickens, I’m a mother hen who doesn’t mess around. My girls have the run of the place, and I don’t take kindly to predatory folk prowling around, plundering nests, and ruffling feathers.

But every “Head Hencho” knows there are as many ways of tending a flock as there are chicken poops under a roost. You have your movable pens, laser deterrents, traps, and high-voltage hot wire. Plenty of armed and able farmgirls shoot to kill without batting an eyelash.

And then there’s another approach, one you might not want to try at home.

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Today’s Recipe: Homemade Breakfast Cereal

Posted on August 12, 2011 by maryjane

Cereal is the go-to breakfast in American homes, and it’s easy to see why. Besides being ultra convenient, that perky cereal crunch can wake up the senses in a hurry. But before you reach for a box tomorrow morning, consider three facts that may change the way you start your day.

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You’ve got mail.

Posted on August 11, 2011 by maryjane

Oh, my goodness. Looky, looky what I got in the mail today. The package delivered by Mr. Right (husband) said on it: “Farmgirl Mail.”

Note inside said:

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Uncommon Courtesies

Posted on August 11, 2011 by maryjane

Did you know that every year, March 21 is National Common Courtesy Day? Yup—a full day devoted to reviving those little niceties that Mom drilled into your head. But, uh, just a teensy problem here…

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