Innholdsfortegnelse for February - March 2017 i Country Woman

Hello, old friends. OK. I realize we’ve just met, but allow me to explain: In a way, we are old pals. I grew up in a community I think is much like yours, with folks I’d guess are quite like you. My parents keep a small farm, where I learned to garden, cook and craft. I moved away for college and career, but, as my husband puts it, I’m happiest when I pass by cows on the way home. So, in that way, we’re already chums. And I think you’ll love this issue, because I do, too. You’re going to swoon over the Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing on page 43—dense and buttery, it would make a sweet Valentine’s Day treat for your loved ones. When the creative itch sets…

Abed frame, a mattress and a bachelor’s chest—these were humble beginnings for a bedroom that now beckons visitors to stay and sleep awhile. Much like the old feedsack quilt that brightens the room today, Ashley Broviak of the blog little glassjar.com has been piecing together this cozy respite by pairing vintage treasures from flea markets with discoveries from discount retailers. “I love antiques, and I am constantly switching out things,” Ashley says. “This room has seen its fair share of changes. But that’s why I love modern farmhouse design. You can pair new with old, and it still feels comfortable and cozy.” The quilt was a gift from her parents and is the inspiration for the homestead-styled bedroom in her Missouri home outside of St. Louis. “It’s probably the most colorful…

PROJECT 1 FIT TO BE TIED KNOTTED FABRIC STRIPS BECOME A STYLISH LAMPSHADE THAT WILL BRIGHTEN ANY ROOM. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Square lampshade Different fabric scraps, lengths totaling 1 yard DIRECTIONS 1. Strip old material off of the lampshade, leaving just the metal frame. 2. Cut fabric into 1-in.-wide strips. 3. Starting at top, tie a strip of fabric to the top corner of the frame. Wrap the strip around the metal to cover it, tying off on a vertical frame support at the end of the strip. Tie on another strip at the same place, and continue wrapping the fabric strips horizontally, alternating colors and patterns, until the frame is covered in fabric. Snip off any loose ends with scissors. PROJECT 2 FROM ROBE TO RUG A TIMEWORN BATHROBE…

I toss together baked chicken and spaghetti when my family craves a warm, cozy meal. If I have leftover turkey on hand, I’ll use that instead. —JENNIFER PETRINO NEWNAN, GA PREP: 35 MIN. BAKE: 25 MIN. + STANDING MAKES: 6 SERVINGS 8 oz. uncooked spaghetti 2 tsp. plus 3 Tbsp. butter, divided 8 bacon strips, chopped 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 small onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 3 cups chicken broth 3 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken 2 cups frozen peas (about 8 oz.) 1 jar (4 oz.) diced pimientos, drained 1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Drain; transfer to a greased…

Favorite Corned Beef and Cabbage This Irish dish is classic comfort food, and it’s simpler to make at home than you might think. We love it as an early spring dinner. —EVELYN KENNEY TRENTON, NJ PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 2 3/4 HOURS MAKES: 10 SERVINGS 1 corned beef brisket (about 4 lbs.) with spice packet 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 bay leaves 3 1/2 lbs. small potatoes (10-15), peeled 8 medium carrots, halved crosswise 1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges HORSERADISH SAUCE 3 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 to 1 1/2 cups reserved cooking juices from corned beef 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1/4 cup horseradish MUSTARD SAUCE (OPTIONAL) 1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. sugar 1. Place brisket,…

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED Old puzzle Card stock Ribbon in coordinating color Glue gun DIRECTIONS 1. Draw the outline of a heart on the card stock. Cut along a line ¼ in. outside the outline. Fold the heart in half, and cut along another line ¼ in. inside the outline. Unfold the heart outline. 2. Choose puzzle pieces in preferred color scheme. Using the glue gun, glue pieces to the card stock outline, fitting them as close together as possible without overlapping. Glue a second layer of puzzle pieces, covering the seams of the first layer and filling any gaps. 3. Tie a length of ribbon into a bow on the wreath as desired. Alternately, to hang the wreath, loop a length of ribbon through the heart at the top. Free…

1 Crock-Pot crock-pot.com  $20 Time is on your side with this 4-quart slow cooker. Toss in a delicious dish before heading out for a day with your loved ones, and take comfort in knowing that supper is simmering back home. 2 Rooster Pitcher amazon.com  $47 Cock-a-doodle-doo! This cheerful rooster will have everyone up and at ’em at the breakfast table. 3 Farmhouse Kitchen Sign camelliacottagedecor.etsy.com  $55 Rural women know that farm-to-table is more than a movement—it’s a way of life. Celebrate the country way with this charming hand-painted wooden sign. 4 Where the Heart Is Doormat crackerbarrel.com  $33 Welcome family and friends with this heartwarming mat made of dirt-trapping natural coconut fibers.…

1 Milk and Cream Cans Metal milk containers, known as “churns,” became the standard around 1850 for transporting dairy products by rail. The sizes varied over time, from 17 gallons to 10 by the 1930s. Today, milk and cream cans are popular decor for both house and garden, serving as stands, vases or planters. Desirability depends on the buyer’s preference, as they range from pristine to patinated. Worth: $25-$50 for these 1930-1940 examples 2 Footstools Often handmade from leftover material or cast-off furniture, rustic footstools hoisted generations of children to the sink and housewives to upper pantry shelves. They also make great risers, plant holders or pedestals. Worth: $15-$30 each, depending on color, wear, patina and craftsmanship 3 Galvanized Containers Made of steel that was protected from corrosion with electroplated…

Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing This fabulous cake is so tender, it melts in your mouth. It’s been a family favorite since the ’70s and goes over really well at potlucks. —ANNA JEAN ALLEN WEST LIBERTY, KY PREP: 35 MIN. BAKE: 45 MIN. + COOLING MAKES: 16 SERVINGS 1 cup butter, softened 2 1/3 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 cup buttermilk ICING 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. 2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well…

Q: How do you stay organized? I store all of my warranty policies in one plastic container. There’s a folder for each room in our house. I put the warranties in the folder that correlates to the room where the item is located. For instance, our humidifier is in our bedroom, and when my husband asked for the warranty so he could buy new filters for it, I simply had to look in the “bedroom” folder. MYRTLE HECK NEW MARTINSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA I use several metal file cabinets to organize my craft patterns, embroidery frames, pressing ham and interfacing. But the best use of these cabinets is for fabric. I fold my fabric scraps to fit the width of the drawer, placing each scrap vertically like a color-coded file…

Crochet Taxidermy by Taylor Hart Looking for something to do between phone calls at work, Taylor Hart taught herself to crochet. From there she built a small business crafting whimsical amigurumi-style animals she mounts on wall plaques, adorable creations that give new meaning to the phrase “stuffed animals.” In this step-by-step guide, she offers even beginners clear directions to crochet and mount their own collection of trophies, from mouse to moose. The Art of Paper Flowers by Bobby Pearce You’ll want to run to the craft store for supplies when you see the gorgeous paper blooms Bobby Pearce created for this easy-to-follow book. Using his grandmother’s full-size patterns from more than 40 years ago, Pearce instructs readers on how to make 35 flower varieties—some so lifelike you’ll swear they grew…

These days, it’s hard for parents and children to find a way to come together over anything, let alone dinner. Work, school and activities keep families on the go and away from the table. To help, Taste of Home has published 100 Family Meals. The new cookbook guides busy cooks in the #100FamilyMeals project, in which families pledge to sit down over a home-cooked meal 100 times during a year. It’s a pledge Debbie Halpern took with her husband, Jeremy, and their 13-year-old twins, Zach and Izzy. “Suddenly, dinner was a really wonderful time,” Debbie says. “It became an opportunity for us to find connection and fun. It became a place for us to share family values.” For many, half of the battle of home cooking is deciding what to…

Hearty Taco Chili Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra-special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks always come back for seconds. —JULIE NEUHALFEN GLENWOOD, IA PREP: 30 MIN.• COOK: 6 HOURS MAKES: 10 SERVINGS (2 3/4 QT.) 2 lbs. ground beef 1 can (15 oz.) black beans 1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans 1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans 1 can (14 oz.) hominy 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce 1 small onion, chopped 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 1 envelope taco seasoning 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained Optional toppings: corn chips, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese 1. In a large skillet, cook…

“Going, going, gone—for $3 to bidder No. 43, the lady in the last row, white hat.” The auctioneer rattled off my auction number and location as I bought the memories of a lifetime, packed into a 1950s cookie tin. I gave the box a shake and heard the rattle of buttons hit the cover. I took a peek and saw hundreds of buttons, pins and other trinkets glittering in the sunlight. Replacing the cover, I turned my attention to the auctioneer. As I listened to his cadence, my eye caught the movement of a swing on the front porch. A petite lady with thinning hair watched the happenings in her yard, her eyes wandering through the crowd, trying to find the faces of her neighbors and friends. Carrying an armload…

I was due to be born on Groundhog Day, but I must have seen my shadow and reconsidered, because I didn’t emerge on time. Until I moved to the country, I had never seen a real groundhog. My only reference points were the dancing groundhog in the movie Caddyshack and the one from Groundhog Day , a film about a reporter sent to cover the famous Punxsutawney Phil. Each February in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Phil comes out of his burrow to predict if we’ll have six more weeks of winter. So it’s not surprising that when an actual groundhog appeared in my yard, I didn’t recognize it. One sunny afternoon, I saw a critter outside and called my neighbor. “Guess what?” I said. “There’s a beaver on my lawn.” On the…

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED Clear plastic cups Berry Blue Jell-O Vanilla cookie crumbs Gummy ring candy Gummy ribbon candy Mini marshmallows Decorator icing Toothpicks Cocktail umbrellas DIRECTIONS 1. Mix Jell-O according to package directions. Pour into plastic cups. Chill to set. 2. Sprinkle cookie crumbs across top of Jell-O to create a beach. 3. Create snowmen by stacking 2-3 marshmallows and securing with a toothpick. 4. Use gummy rings for inner tubes, and cut lengths of ribbon candy to create beach towels. On surface of Jell-O, arrange snowmen on towels and inner tubes. Decorate snowmen as desired with icing. Add an umbrella to the cookie crumb shore.…