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About countrygirlbling

Hi, I'm hoping that my blog and my experiences will help to encourage you. Our journey through life can be unpredictable at times but KNOW that if you are a believer in Christ, HE will always have your best interest at heart! (Even when things don't make sense!) Toodles
Nov1

City Girl Farms – Pepper Jelly!!

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I’m so excited that I actually had enough bell peppers to make my own home-grown Pepper Jelly!  Very easy to make and very yummy!!

Here’s my recipe:

City Girl Farms Pepper Jelly

*1 ½ cups Chopped Bell Peppers (green or red)

*1 ½ cups Apple Cider Vinegar

*6 ½ cups Sugar

*25 Shakes Tobasco

1 pouch Liquid Certo

½ teas. Food Color ( green or red)

Combine first 4 * ingredients. Bring to full boil over high heat. Remove and set aside for 20 minutes. Return to heat, bring to full rolling boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add certo and food coloring. Stir, skim if necessary, and pour into prepared mason jars.

I use 4oz jars which are the perfect size for pouring over an 8oz block of cream cheese! Just include some wheat thins for dipping!!  Perfect for the upcoming holidays – Enjoy!

Oct28

Chili Cook-Off Winner & Recipe

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Yahooooo – My daughter-in-law, Tara was the winner of the “Chili Cook-Off”!!!  Her chili was delicious!  It was funny because the judges were all men and they ended up picking the one with chicken over the red meat varieties, lol!  She even gave me the recipe to share with you . . . Congrats Tara!!!  A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated!!!!  We had 7 crockpots full of yumminess.  Hmmmmm . . . what will the contest be next year?img_1630

White Chicken Chili

1 package McCormick White Chicken Chili Seasoning Mix
1 pound shredded or cubed rotisserie chicken meat (you can find it pre-packaged and “ready to use” at the King Soopers Deli counter)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small diced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can great northern (white) beans

Heat oil on medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, add garlic towards the end so you don’t burn it. Add the chicken and salt, and cook until heated thoroughly and slightly browned. Stir in seasoning packet, water, tomatoes (undrained) and beans (undrained). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until it thickens up. Salt and pepper to taste. I like to put this in my crockpot and serve with a spread of Fritos, shredded cheese, sour cream and diced green onions.

Oct26

City Girl Farms ~ 1st Annual Harvest Party Pics

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We all had so much fun and the weather could NOT have been more perfect!  I had 32 adults, 6 kids and I had enough pumpkins to give away for everyone.  The Chili Cook-Off was a success (more coming on that).  Things I learned for next year: start earlier in the day, got dark way too fast – take more pictures – more red wine, less beer! Thanks to everyone who came ~ can’t wait till next year!!  More pics tomorrow.

Oct24

Meet Schroeder!

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img_1656A good friend and I reconnected a couple of weeks ago.  When our kids were young, her and her family moved down south and we kinda lost touch.  A couple of weeks ago she sent me an email at work and we were able to catch up during my last trip to see Amie & Matthew.  She came up this weekend and hadn’t seen my new/old house yet.  Well what a surprise it was when she opened the back of her jeep and said “I brought a housewarming gift for you.”  Oh my word, I was cracking up, he’s huge!!  I’d noticed him on my way out of “The Barn” a few weeks back, when her and I were shopping, but decided I should wait and just stick with the cute farm sign I bought.  I decided to name him “Schroeder” because it’s her last name and it just seemed to fit him.  I love Schroeder!  He is just perfect!  Thank you Tammy!!

Oct21

And the WINNER is #10

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#10 is the Winner of the 2016 Fall Porch Challenge!! Your Starbucks is in the mail!!!  #10 was submitted by . . . . Sherry Amos in Auburn California!!  Congrats Sher!!!!  Everyone had a few votes and IF there was a second place it’d be #6.  Technically you’re all winners and your porches look awesome!!!  Thanks for participating . . . . get ready for a Christmas Challenge! LOL

#1 – My friend Terri from Idaho

#2 – My friend Judy from Cali

#3 – My friend Debbie from Cai

#4 – My friend Michele from Colorado

#5 – My friend Denise from Cali

#6 – My friend Robin from Texas

#7 – My daughter-in-law Tara

#8 – My daughter’s friend Laura (who makes awesome wood signs!)

#9 – My friend Kelly from Cali (Sherry’s sister)

#11 – My friend Wendy from Cali (Sherry’s mom)

Oct18

Fall Porch Challenge – VOTING is open!!

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Thanks to everyone for participating!!!  Please be sure to expand all the pics so you can check out the cuteness in all the nooks and crannies!  You can vote by leaving a comment here, sending me a text or emailing me at cottagecharms@msn.com!!  To give everyone a chance to vote – I’ll leave voting open until Thursday night & announce the WINNER – FRIDAY MORNING! Have fun, they all look fabulous!!

Oct17

Fall Porch/Vignette Challenge Pics – Tomorrow

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img_1610I’m pulling the pics together for the Fall Porch/Vignette Challenge – They’ll be up for voting tomorrow!!  Since I’m not competing in my own “challenge” I wanted to share my little vignette with you.  Technically those cute crates belong to my daughter, we had them for her wedding and I borrowed them for my Harvest Party which was Saturday.  Pics from my party will be up later in the week.  Can’t wait for you to see all the fabulous porches!!