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Alpaca Farmgirl   -   Nov 22, 2008 - By Katy

This Thanksgiving, I find myself grateful that I have found my niche in life. An unlikely farmer, I adore raising alpacas on our ten acre farm. A former pychologist, I am so happy to be home now raising my four children. After years of struggling, I am...

A locavore's Thanksgiving

Terra Bella Farm   -   Nov 22, 2008 - By Margot

Thanksgiving. My favorite holiday. The kids are coming in, and the parents, and aunts and uncles. It's a weeklong celebration, and we eat mostly local food. Just a few minutes ago, some of the kids drove into the farm with a refrigerated truck borrowed...

I am making this today to have on hand for the holidays, it will last up to a year.   I will be posting recipes in the near future that uses lavender sugar since some folks are shy about eating buds....   LAVENDER SUGAR Ingredients...

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An attitude of gratitude

So Succulent Gardens   -   Nov 22, 2008 - By Blossomfarm

By having an attitude of thankfulness shift us from a life full of negativity. I had an unusal way of being raised, I am thankful everyday to the life that I lead now.  Some of my favorite quotes of thankfulness and gratitude. Reflect Each Day...

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Turkey, Foodball and Macy's Parade

Koinonia Farm   -   Nov 22, 2008 - By Jerry

Well, it’s almost Thanksgiving, 2008.  Seems alot of people look forward to this holiday as a reason to overdose on Turkey, football and Macy’s Parade. It’s amazing to me how we can take holidays that were started as times to honor and thank our creator...

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Giving Thanks

Heritage Hills Farm   -   Nov 22, 2008 - By Patricia_1

I want to thank all the members of the Heritage Hills Farm CSA for 2008. It was a pleasure working with all of you this year. I look forward to the 2009 season. We will be adding a few new items for 2009 to help make our customers experience even more...

Substituting Honey for Sugar in Recipes When substituting honey for granulated sugar in recipes, begin by substituting honey for up to half of the sugar called for in the recipe. For baked goods, make sure to reduce the oven temperature by 25°F to...

I was doing my normal, everyday chores this morning and as always I take a moment to look out of a window and smile from ear to ear. We are the luckiest folks on earth. No, we're not rich, in fact we're down right poor. But we've got a wonderful...

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Giving Thanks

Folls Flower Farm   -   Nov 22, 2008 - By Thea

Giving Thanks  There is much for us to be thankful for this year.  My greatest thanks is that my husband is with me after a minor heart attack last week.  The wake up call saved his life and I am so grateful for that.  I am also grateful...

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Campagnola Farms   -   Nov 22, 2008 - By Mary_3

Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have betowed upon us, spiritual and...

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