Fish Tacos

 Grilled Fish Tacos By The Gourmet Farm Girl This whole meal can be prepared on the grill. It is a healthy alternative to fried fish tacos.  Grilling fish on an open grill can be tricky, place on foil to cook if you prefer to keep the fish from falling apart.  Cod works well with this recipe because of […]

Years ago…

191 years… I found these old calendars and  Farmers Almanac a long time ago…I came across them when cleaning out a cabinet. It is very interesting looking through them and quite amazing they have survived all these years. They were written in German and English 161 years ago… According to the 1849 Farmers & Mechantile Almanac; the month […]

Roasted Pork Loin 

Roasted Pork Loin By The Gourmet Farm Girl 3- 31/2 pound pork loin 1 14 oz can reduced sodium chicken broth 2 stalks celery with leaves 1 small onion 1 t dried rosemary 1 t dried thyme 1 t dried parsley 1 t kosher salt 1/2 t garlic powder 1 t cracked black pepper Extra […]

Does anyone remember this poster?

This picture of these two little boys was very popular in the 1980’s. It was featured in the Country Living and Farm Wife Magazines. I’m not sure of the complete story; however the snapshot was very popular. It reminds me of my two boys… I’m sure that is why their grandma had this one on the […]

Flakey Pie Crust

Flaky Pie Crust The Gourmet Farm Girl  This recipe is easy to make especially if you have a food processor. The dough does need to be chilled so allow at least 60 minutes to chill and an additional 30 minutes after rolling out   Single crust pie 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ¼ t […]

Family Favorite…

This Strawberry Pie recipe was my mother’s recipe. She made many of these beauties over the years. When I was in high school; I remember coming home after track practice in the Spring time and mom would have a pie made. I would sit at the kitchen table and devour a piece with whipped cream […]

Happy Easter…

HE Has RISEN! I hope you all have a Blessed Easter Holiday with family and friends…The Gourmet Farm Girl  ENJOY your day!

It’s Grill Season

 Skewered Grilled Steak and Scallops with Bacon Cream Sauce By The Gourmet Farm Girl   1 Rib Steak8 Sea Scallops½ brick of Boursin Gournay Cheese- Garlic and Fine Herb flavor2-3 Tablespoons Bacon Bits1 oz warm milk Soak skewers in water while preparing the meat and sauce Cut steak into chunks and season with salt and […]

No Fooling around…it’s Spring!

April Fools’ Day, sometimes called All Fools’ Day, is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar…who cares…it’s ARPIL!  Today is WARM and winter is behind […]

Collectibles…

More treasures that belonged to my grandfather and his older brother Here is some information I found on line about these games. Author: Clemens, Rev E.J. Date: 1893 Short Title: Box Cover: Dissected map, United States. Publisher: Clayville, N. Y.: Rev. E.J. Clemens Clemens’ Silent Teacher. Dissected Map of the United States and of Each […]