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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

GUESS WHAT!!!

We have three 10X10 foot box stalls available here at the Hideaway!  Two of those stalls have their own attached paddock so can be used as an in and out for two horses who get along.  The third is on the same side of the barn. 

We offer modified rough board in that I feed twice a day.  150.00 per month per stall per horse.

Turnout in the morning is available for anyone whose work schedule precludes them from doing turnout themselves. If interested, we can discuss pricing.

Stall care is available as well if needed, again we can discuss pricing.

You provide hay, grain and bedding.

Your own Vet, farrier, dentist, and trainers are welcome.

We do have an indoor arena, though fairly small 96X63, 25 acres of land with trails that link onto neighboring trails.  We are not fancy, but we are functional.  We are a cooperative, family barn where we watch out for one another.  We are a work in progress and a labor or love.  PM me on FB, or email me at ltlzig@Gmail.com.  

Friday, April 4, 2014

New Day

     It is April 4th 2014, and the temperatures have been for the most part above freezing for the last week.  It's still early in the day and I just enjoyed another beautiful sunrise...peaches and cream in a turquoise and gold bowl.  Tony is up getting ready for work.  I'm getting ready to go and feed the horses, and Nutmeg is snoring on the bed. 
     My cousin and I have been reminiscing about our Great Aunt Gladys for the past couple days.  She was an amazing, and strong woman who would have been 118 this year.  She played tiddly winks with us kids, and let us play outside in the rain.  I'm planning on making her favorite meal to celebrate her on her birthday, May 1st...ham, mashed potatoes, creamed onions, green beans, sweet pickles and her famous one hour rolls, finished off with home made chocolate cake with butter cream icing.  I enjoy honoring people's memory with their favorite foods.
     In memory of my Great Aunt Gladys May Kenyon I'm going to share my recipe for Creamed onions.

Creamed Onions
In a heavy duty sauce pan or double boiler melt over low heat
5 Tbsp butter

Stir in;
5 Tbsp flour
pinch of salt
pinch of black pepper

Let this mixture bubble gently for about 1 minute (this gets rid of the raw flour flavor)

Remove from heat and slowly whisk 2 cups of milk into the butter mixture
 Put back on low heat and stir frequently as it comes back up to heat.
Stir constantly while it bubbles until thick...about 1-3 minutes.  remove again from heat and add two jars Aunt Nellie's peal onions (drained).  warm once again gently and serve.