No, that’s not Betsy in the picture, it’s Michelle, and Josh, and John Phoenix Jindrich….boy is he pink!!…as of about hours after he was born on Tuesday Nov. 13th. A little early but he’s making up for his grandma. 6 lbs, 7 oz. 19-1/2″. Welcome to the world little guy!
BETSY'S A GRANDMA!!!!!
November 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
BURN BABY BURN….or…>YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK!
October 24, 2007 By 2 Comments
This photo is from the big prairie burn in 2003.
Over the years, I’ve been able to burn the Prairie as necessary to keep it in shape…promote prairie grasses, kill trees and weeds. It would take me 2 or 3 hours alone with my weed burner and the right wind to knock down the whole 30 acres. It’s safe since it’s bordered by lake, plowed field and road.
Then, 2 years ago, the US Fish and Wildlife Service decided it was no longer safe for us to burn it. Had to get a plan done by them, and they had to burn it. Now, they have millions of acres under management…and not unlimited manpower. And to burn this field requires a south or southwest wind….you don’t just schedule a crew for Thursday and expect the wind to go along.
But in their wisdom, they never got it burned last year. Now we’re having a serious problem with trees and prickly ash undergrowth wrecking about half the restoration. So instead of spring which is the best time to burn, they decide on fall…today to be exact. Proper wind, and they show up with 5 guys, a Bobcat, a cross country water vehicle, a 4-wheeler and this ‘swamp buggy’.
..oh yeah, 2 trucks and an SUV.
Wow!
So they work from 10 til 1 and get about 2 acres torched. Lunch break. Then they got to it. This is better. 
And they torched the big slash pile that has accumulated over the last few years. So the cats won’t have anywhere to hunt for chipmunks and rabbits anymore.
Don’t get me wrong, we appreciate the help…but 5 guys and all that equipment?
WEEKENDS IN THE COUNTRY
October 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
This year, we are working with Bonnie Mohr Studio and The Hog Shed to bring you 3 weekends of fun, fine art, fine craft and antiques and collectibles. The first weekend, October 26-28, overlaps with our Gallery Fall Open House. The we skip a weekend for deer opening and have two more.
Click here (weekend%20day.pdf ) for teh Weekend Brochure .pdf.
BONNIE MOHR STUDIO
“Painting the sights of Rural America”
“Painting the sights of Rural America”
A visit to the Bonnie Mohr Studio is a bit
different than one to other fine art galleries. Here you will also find one of Bonnie’s favorite art
subjects, the dairy cow. Visitors will see the black and white Holsteins lining the drive way to the
studio in rural Glencoe, MN.
Inside Bonnie’s cottage showroom, open to the public M-F from 9-5, you will find a charming
display of artist originals, art prints, gilclee’s, note cards and giftware.
Each oil painting represents hours of exacting research and meticulous planning that comes
together when she begins each new piece. Her subject matter ranges from cows to goats and
everything else in between! Mohr blends realism with an innate sense of color and design, making each original a classic work of art.
THE HOG SHED
Nestled among the corn fields of rural
Minnesota on a “Turn–of-the-Century” farm, you’ll discover The Hog Shed.
Here you will find everything you
desire to fit your style.
Nestled among the corn fields of rural
Minnesota on a “Turn–of-the-Century” farm, you’ll discover The Hog Shed.
Here you will find everything you
desire to fit your style.
Add personality, warmth and comfort to your home and garden, with our one of a kind, time worn treasurers.
The Hog Shed is surrounded by
Gardens. Everyone enjoys the Hosta path that winds through the corn crib. Along the trail you’ll also visit the Wren Cottage. This charming
cottage is filled with lots of old and new! The variety includes furniture, country comforts and vintage décor….. You are sure to add a touch of charm to your home with treasures from
The Hog Shed!
Fabulous Finds – Unique Gifts – Great Prices – Fun Old Stuff
The Hog Shed
19556 Babcock Ave.
Lester Prairie MN 55354
Phone: 320-395-2043 0r 612-965-0889
Hope to see you out for the Open House, or for a Weekend in the Country!
SAVORY FALL STEW
October 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Our favorite farmers, Katy and Peter Hemberger (and little Waldo) publish their farm news everyweek for those who have memberships in their CSA farm. http://www.augustearth.com/
Last week they published SAVORY FALL STEW capitalizing on the fabulous fall veggies now in. This one is FANTASTIC!
2 TBsp olive Oil
12 oz. spicy Italian Sausage
1-1/2 c chopped onion
1-1/2 c crushed tomatoes
3 c Chicken stock
fresh or dried herbs (rosemary, oregano and/or thyme)
2-1/2 lb butternut squash peeled and cubed
3 carrots cut into 1/2″ pieces
3 parsnips cut into 1/2″ pieces
12 brussel sprouts trimmed and halved
2 tsp salt (or to taste.
Heat oil in sauce pan, add sausage and cook ’til browned. Remove from saucepan. Pour off all but 2 tbsp of fat, raise heat to medium high.
Add onions, cook 5 minutes, then add tomatoes, stock and herbs. Lower heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.
Add sausage, squash, carrots, parsnips and simmer about 10 minutes. Add sprouts (yes, ya gotta put the sprouts in) and cook, covered, about 10 more minutes.
Remove cover, cook and stir occasionally until liquid thickens…maybe 15 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. A bit of garlic bread and wine and you’re in heaven. Trust me! There is a savory sweetness to this stew that is fabulous.
Seafoam Green
October 9, 2007 By 1 Comment
This post is for the readers of the ClayArt discussion group. This platter is glazed in Seafoam Green (turns out it’s a Coleman recipe). Lots of running. We’re going to try to tighten it up since you can get some great effects like putting some copper red over it.
