Deborah’s Blog

This is the first tractor I ever drove. It is still being used on the farm today. It is quite small compared to modern farm equipment, but this little guy still has his role pulling hay wagons.
During WW II tractors were not manufactured in America. The order for this tractor was placed in 1945. My dad recalls as a young boy waiting patiently on this new arrival for almost 2 years.
THE GREAT MAN SHOWS HIS GREATNSS BY THE WAY HE TREATS THE LITTLE MAN

Photo’s from the Gourmet Farm Girl personal collection

My Grandpa’s New 1947 Farmall C Tractor Read More »

Good Morning…
from The Gourmet Farm Girl
I hope you have a beautiful day…and always remember, true wealth is what you are, not what you have!

It is now SPRING! Read More »

Old German Greeting Post
The Post is marked 1904, this card has been around for a long time…the stamp has
1843 William Mc Kinley 1901

It has been a long time since I have sent or received a post card…

Are they still being made?

Posts from the Past Read More »

Spring Salad with Roasted Pine Nuts and Feta Cheese 
The Gourmet Farm Girl
 With Spring close by I have been in the mood for salads, as well as getting into my garden to plant some of these tender leaves.  Here is a nice combination of greens and flavors. I buy my greens in bulk; it is much more economical and you get a lot more salads.
Mixture of:
Red Leaf Lettuce

Baby Frisee
Shaved carrots
Toasted pine nuts
Feta cheese

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
The Gourmet Farm Girl 

6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons of quality balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon of brown sugar, honey or 2 packets of Splenda sweetner
Pinch of cracked pepper and sea salt

Serves 4

ENJOY!
 
 
 
 
 
 
My first garden over 25 years ago…
 

Spring Salads… Read More »

I love chocolate…who doesn’t?

Here is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat and get some health benefits

Take a 1 oz piece of dark chocolate and top with some cracked almonds, fresh blueberries and a drizzle of my fudge sauce (see Ice Cream Cake recipe)  Microwave for 8-10 seconds just to soften…sprinkle with powdered sugar
A creation by
The Gourment Farm Girl
Strawberries or raspberries would work well too
  

A glass of red wine goes wonderful with this
ENJOY!

Healthy Dessert… Read More »

Welcome March!

The Gourmet Farm Girl                    

Still a lot of snow…but were getting closer to Spring! 

March 2010 Read More »

I seen this done on Food Network and thought I would give it a try…Gourmet Farm Girl style of course!
All you need is some Won Ton Wraps and you have an easy and delicious sugar cookie.

I placed the wraps on a cookie sheet and sprinkled with sugar on both sides.
Baked them at 350 degrees for about 5-7 minutes or till they started to brown up.

Let cool on the cookie sheet and when ready to serve top them with some whipped cream and fresh fruit, I used blueberries and strawberries because I had them on hand. Raspberries and blackberries would work maybe a banana and strawberries. Just use you imagination… Sprinkle a little powdered sugar over them and your family or guests will be impressed.

Oh… by the way, I added 2 pinches of nutmeg and cinnamon to the whipped cream. I made my own whipped cream by beating 2 cups heavy cream  in a cold metal bowl with an electric mixer adding 1 teaspoon vanilla and about ¼ cup powdered sugar, just taste as you go to get the right sweetness. Whip till it forms peeks.
I used to let one of my kids taste it to let me know if is was getting close!
ENJOY!
Yes…this is me, been a dairy girl for a long time!
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Light and Yummy! Read More »