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Welcome to the Launch of Incidental Farm Girl...

6/30/2014

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I love to write, I always have, and though I relish my roles as wife, mother and  homeschool teacher, I kinda miss having a creative outlet too.  So, I am hoping this is the key.  I also love to share and teach so I am starting this blog as a way to share my successes and failures as an incidental farmgirl who happens to also be the mother of 5 growing kiddos. 

 I love talking to other moms and learning new things from them (especially moms of big families as they always have so much wisdom to share).

I hope this blog can be enlightening, entertaining, and maybe even educational as you peek into my little life on the farm.

Also be sure to read the post in my "about" page...in case you were wondering just how one becomes an "incidental farm girl"
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My Favorite Lemonade

6/29/2014

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Way back when this farmgirl wasn't so savvy on extreme frugality and healthier options (well as healthy as a sugar-laden treat can be) I used to buy Countrytime Lemonade by the case.  Okay, maybe not by the case as I only had 2 or 3 children back then, but I did buy it often.  It was quick, easy and could satisfy some thirsty kiddos in a pinch.  However, I have a better option, still laden with sugar but only 3 ingredients and at least no added dyes or anti-caking preservatives.

Here it is, simple lemonade.  If you can use fresh squeezed lemons, all the better, but I often opt for the simpler method of using a bottle of lemon juice, the end result is pretty close to fresh squeezed and honestly, it is much easier.

My recipe is 1.5 cups sugar, 1 cup lemon juice and approximately 7 cups of water. I told you it was simple!

The only trick that I employ to avoid the sugar sludge of mixing sugar and water together, two items that when not heated don't love one and other and tend not to dissolve, is that I make a simple syrup.  Simple syrup is...simply put, water and sugar that when heated creates a clear liquid that has dissolved particles of sugar in it.  You simply take your 1.5 cups of sugar, add about 2 cups of water and stir over medium heat until dissolved.  You then can let it cool, add your lemon juice and water and you are all set!  

Go enjoy the porch time with your delicious beverage!
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