snowstorm and American Idol

We had a snowstorm yesterday [Wed Mar 6, 2013], didn't bring so much snow but the winds were gusting at 55mph. The Town of Boone pretty much shut down. I didn't get out of my flannel nightgown all day although Mike would go out and check on the livestock from time to time.

Of course, I made soup and bread, and we watched TV most of the day - including American Idol [I don't start watching until the real talent has been pared down].  This years talent is good, but I'd rate this one below as my favorite AI performance.  I was a big Colton Dixon fan, I like singer/songwriters who sit at the piano and do their thing.

I'm really liking the new judge, Keith Urban, my thinking is in line with his. 

 
Colton Dixon - Love the Way You Lie (American Idol Top 7)

I want Colton Dixon and Angela Miller to hook up. She actually wrote this song but has also performed a Colton Dixon song on AI a couple of weeks ago, and I hear that Colton raved about her performance.

mozzarella-and-basil beer bread

The girls are back to laying, so I collected some fresh eggs today.
 And I baked some mozzarella-and-basil beer bread.

3 cups organic all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder (make sure it's fresh!)
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 cup finely grated mozzarella
12 ounces beer
1 farm-fresh egg & and 2 teaspoons water, beaten

Instructions: Heat the oven to 375°. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, basil, and mozzarella in a large mixing bowl. Slowly stir in the beer and mix just until combined. The batter will be thick and make sure all the batter is wet. Spread in a greased 8-inch loaf pan, (or 3 mini-loaf pans) brush with the egg glaze, and bake until golden brown and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool 10 more minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Beer Bread, Trophy

It's been cold and snowy here for a few days.
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Recently, I've made a couple of loaves of beer bread.  This particular version is feta cheese and rosemary.  Beer bread is a nice change of pace and oh so easy to make/bake. Homemade soup and homemade bread pair so well together.

check out this link  http://www.farmgirlfare.com/2005/11/beyond-easy-beer-bread.html   and save farmgirlfare under favorites, an excellent blog

the cold, snowy weather outside is no fun.

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sad news

For unknown reasons, petite Trophy died on Mar 3, 2013. DOB = 4/30/2009

Trophy was the mother to our GoldMedal. Trophy only had one freshening by C-section on 4/30/2011, two doelings - GoldMedal and HollyWood.

Trophy and GoldMedal only lived with us for 9 months, they arrived in August 2012 . Trophy loved her daughter, GoldMedal, but she had always missed her home at Kids Corral.

Elton John
Circle Of Life lyrics

 

From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done

Some say eat or be eaten
Some say live and let live
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give

In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life

Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars

There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round

finally some sunshine

was breezy and cold outside today but the sun was out

Now to the girls side of the barn.  http://boonedockswilcox.weebly.com/
We have 14 girls and 3 boys.  It's the time of year when we start seeing which girls maybe got bred for April kiddings. 

I think the judges would really like HollyBerry. 

We think Rhubi is pregnant. Ginger is not looking like it. Rhuthie is too small and too young. 

Bordy can get girls bred but I tried using Tank on some girls but he was only 4 months old so don't think he was getting the job done, he thought he was but...

Hay and Hoof

Bordy protecting the visiting Alpine girls

Was a beautiful blue-sky day, we picked up 21 bales of hay.

and back at the barn, we did some hoof trimming.
Here, the Mama just got her feet done.

and here, daughter, Annie, just got hers done.

Buck Bordy and and the two bucklings got pedicure's too.

Feb 3 Snow

turkey and BarbaraJean

only one way out

our backyard

nestboxes

Rotel Scoops

I was inspired by this recipe but made it my own.

ingredients

• 1-10oz can Rotel tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1-3oz package real bacon bits
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (I use Italian blend)
• 3-19oz packages mini filo shells, thawed

directions - Combine first 4 ingredients. Fill shells and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Now, this is what I actually made:

• 1-10oz can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 1 cup of sour cream
• 1-lb cooked sausage  
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 
•  Tostito Scoops
  
  Mikey loves these. The Rotel Scoops would be perfect for a SuperBowl Party.