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New Albany Winter
Farmers Market

9:00 – noon
Saturday, January 26

Ministry Center of the Church of the Resurrection
(6300 Dublin-Granville Road)
 Merchants at the January 26 Market…

Latshaw Apiaries
Maple Mist Farm
The PieMan
Pitabilities
Earthinarts
Sunbeam Family Farm
Linda’s Sweet Confections
Huse Family Pistachios
Aboxa Fudge
Jorgensen Farms
Golden Life Dog Food
Divine De-lites
JC’s Sweet Ice Tea
Silver Bridge Coffee Company
Swisher Creek Alpaca Farm
Eban Gluten-free Bakery
The Gourmet Farm Girl
Josie Harris Baked Goods
Cupnest
Gardening 365
Bungalow Blooms
Lucky Cat Bakery and Farm
Fresh Harvest Farm
Paintings by
Kristin “Korki” Bowen
Hayley Gallery
Oink, Moo, Cluck
Charlotte & Olivia’s
Sublime Ice Creams
Truffle Tramps
Sharpening on Site
Unkle Timz Salsa

 
See you there!
The Gourmet Farm Girl
 

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Aspen Colorado 2012
 
 “Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling”
Margaret Lee Runbeck
 
White River Mountain Co. 2012
 
“Travel well my friends…and enjoy the simple things!”
The Gourmet Farm Girl 
 
Outside my back door, Spring 2012
 

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Cheesy Skillet Hash Browns with
 Fresh Eggs and Spinach
By The Gourmet Farm Girl
 
 
4 cups shredded frozen hash browns (thawed and drained) or fresh hash browns
2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoon’s melted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 green onions chopped
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 slices smoked bacon
4 eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
 
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
 
Thaw frozen hash browns and drain any liquid or use fresh cut hash browns from the refrigerator section. Note: if using your own fresh cut potatoes; soak in cold water for 30 minutes to remove the starch before beginning recipe.
 
Measure out all ingredients; set aside
 
Spread the oil in the bottom of a cast iron skillet; heat the skillet on the stove top on medium low heat; watch carefully, do not burn the oil.
 
While the skillet is heating; mix together the hash browns, cheese, butter, sour cream, onions, garlic, salt and pepper till incorporated. Spread the mixture into the hot skillet and place in the hot oven for 50-60 minutes until the potatoes are crispy around the edges and on the bottom.    
While the hash browns are in the oven; brown the bacon, drain and chop into bite size pieces.
 
Remove the skillet and crack 4 eggs (or more if you like) on top of the hash browns; return to the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the eggs are set or to your liking.  Garnish with fresh chopped spinach or parsley and the bacon.
 
Serve immediately
Serves 4+
Note: fresh mushrooms can be added to the hash brown mixture or try sliced tomatoes on top before adding the eggs.


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Happy 2013!
 
Buddy and Simon have no idea it’s a brand new year…
They just know it’s a brand new snow to have some fun in.
 
 
 
I want to thank everyone who has supported me through this past year. The Gourmet Farm Girl will continue to grow in 2013 with new recipes and new products. 
May your New Year be blessed!
 
Enjoy life everyone…it’s your only one!
“The Gourmet Farm Girl”
 
We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day. – Edith Lovejoy Pierce
 

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New Albany’s Winter Farmers Market
 
Saturday December 22nd
from 9am to Noon
 
 
 


Located at the Church of the Resurrection Ministry Center
6300 Dublin Granville Road
New Albany, Ohio
 
Stop by and vist all the vendors with unique gifts  and local foods for your holiday parties!
 
I will be sampling recipe ideas!
“The Gourmet Farm Girl”
 

 

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This recipe was my mom’s Toffee recipe. I remember every Christmas this delicious candy she would make; so I made some and thought I would share…
It’s quite simple to make, just make sure you have an accurate candy thermometer.
Toffee
 
 
 
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water 
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
6 ounces of chocolate chips or your favorite chopped chocolate 
 
 
Butter a 9×13 inch baking pan with sides
 
In a medium size pot bring to boil the butter, sugar and water. Stirring often bring the mixture to 300 degrees, stir in the nuts. Pour the mixture onto the pan and spread out with a spoon; add the chocolate and spread out evenly.
 
Cover with wax paper and refrigerate till set; 35-45 minutes. Break into bite size pieces and ENJOY!
 
Does not require refrigeration; can be stored in a cool dry place. 
 
Yields approx. 1 pound

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“The Gourmet Farm Girl Cookbook”
on Sale for the Holiday Season!

$19.99
+ 3.50 shipping
(Regular Retail Price $24.95)
150 Pages with Color Phoots of Each Recipe
Stories about Farm Life and “Did You Know?” facts.  
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Order Directly through Amazon or Etsy (links on right side of page) or email gourmetfarmgirl@yahoo.com
to place an order.
Credit Cards Accepted.
(Allow 3-5 days for shipping) 
 
Happy Holidays!
From “The Gourmet Farm Girl”
 
 

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“The Gourmet Farm Girl” line of products are available at “The Seiter House” a beautiful Early America home (circa 1825). The store is located in one of the oldest homes in Marion, Ohio and is filled with history and charm, along with a variety of local artisans merchandise and specialty foods. If you want to take a glimpse into Ohio’s past come visit this store! Owned and operated by the mother and daughter team Linda and Jessica Coulter.

Located at: 383 South Main Street, Marion, Ohio 43302
Parking available in the back of the house.
419-569-4430
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Hours: Thu – Fri: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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I was asked about this recipe this morning and couldn’t help but to share it again. It is in my cookbook because it was always a family holiday favorite. It’s one of those recipes that I never changed much. (except for the amount of butter) This is a great, simple and delicious dish to make; just don’t think about the calories, it’s okay… it’s the holidays! 
 
Mom’s Cheesy Potatoes

 

 

2 lbs frozen home style or shredded hash brown potatoes (thawed)
1 family size can cream of chicken soup
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoons garlic powder
2 green onions chopped
4 cups mild and sharp shredded cheddar cheese blend (divided)

Mix all the above in a large mixing bowl and pour into a greased 9×13 glass baking dish, top with the 2 cups of reserved cheddar cheese blend

Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes till golden brown

Serves 10-12

  

Great with chunks of smoked ham or bacon or serve with sliced ham

Leftovers are easily warmed up for breakfast with scrambled eggs and Canadian bacon

 

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I have put most of my garden boxes to bed for the winter…I guess Simon decided he would use it as his bed. I was able to capture this adorable little guy napping in the sunshine.
Once he realized I was watching him; he decided he should probably get out of my garden box.
I never said a word to him, but I think he thought he was in trouble…he’s too cute to be in trouble!
The simple joy an animal can bring to your life is profound!
 
Enjoy your day with your animal!
The Gourmet Farm Girl 
 
 

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