Country Living Blog

The Country Living Blog is you will be able to learn about being self sufficient, find farm accommodation, farm shops, farmers' markets and travel information. Learn a new craft such as making soap, or a country skill you may need such as making bricks or how to bale hay. Learn how to make cheese, bottle fruit and bake bread. These are just a few things that you can find in this Country Living and Farm Lifestyles web site.



Jan 2, 2009, A farm forum to ask question, give advice, give an opinion or just discuss.

Farm Forum: Are you a farming expert or do you need some farming advice? The Country Living farming forum is a place to meet fellow farmers and swap ideas, give advice, ask for help or just rant.

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Dec 31, 2008, Farm Exchange, Farm Swaps & Farm Sitting for Farmers - Join our Free Club Today!

Farm Exchange and Farm Sitting for farmers who need to travel or to have a well-earned break. Free list your farm today and start planning that holiday!

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Dec 31, 2008, Make Lye from Wood Ash for Making Handmade Soap

Make lye at home with these easy instructions which will allow you to make handmade soap and lye soap recipes.

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Dec 31, 2008, Soap Recipes for Handmade Soap: Hand-Milled, Cold and Hot Process Soaps

Soap recipes and easy step-by-step instructions on how to make soap at home. Make your own handmade soap without lye.

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Dec 30, 2008, Making Soap at Home: Homemade Hand-Milled Soap, Cold Process Soaps, Hot Process

Easy step-by-step instructions for making soap at home. Soap recipes for clear soap, hard soap, saddle soap and laundry soap.

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Dec 29, 2008, Self Reliance, Self sufficient, Homesteading, Traditional Skills, Country Skills

Self reliance for making homemade soap, cheese, candles, baskets, bricks, dyeing and weaving, spinning, tanning, making cider, traditional medicine, herbal medicine, herbal gifts, growing vegetables.

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Dec 28, 2008, French Recipes - Easy recipes for Country French Cooking

French recipes that are quick and easy: ratatouille, aioli, tapende, provencal chicken, bouillabaisse...

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Dec 28, 2008, Provence Food - Wine, Recipes, Markets

Provence food and wine to discover as we take a trip to the area and visit markets, wine farms and restaurants in the area.

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Dec 25, 2008, hello all

Hello! I'm a 23 year old farmer from alberta canada, i like the outdoors, i like fishing, hunting, quadding, and at times just staying in relaxing,

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Dec 13, 2008, RATE

Great site and very

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Dec 2, 2008, 35 years old woman looking for the love of my life.

Germany: ID ID: 08/08/07 - I am Wanangwa. I come from a farmer family but now I live in Koln, Germany. I really would like to meet a farmer and

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Nov 26, 2008, Country Recipes: Easy, Delicious & Healthy Recipes from Around the World

Easy and healthy Country Recipes from around the world on country cooking and country food

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Nov 26, 2008, Rome Markets: 3 of the best markets to buy great food in Rome

Three of the best Rome markets where you can buy great food.

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Nov 19, 2008, Christmas Recipes for a Country Christmas

Christmas recipes and Christmas menus for a country Christmas. Find recipes here for starters, turkey, ham, Christmas cakes and puddings and a lot more.

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Nov 18, 2008, Bread Recipes that are Quick and Easy for Home Baking

Bread Recipes that are Quick and Easy for Home Baking. Some of these bread recipes don't even use yeast.

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Nov 17, 2008, Italian recipes for cooking Italian food: Pasta, Meat, Fish, Salads, Desserts...

Quick and easy Italian recipes for you to try. Italian food is delicious! Find recipes for pasta, breads, meat, fish, salads, desserts, poultry etc.

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Nov 16, 2008, Dessert Recipes the are Quick, Easy and Delicious!

Try these delicious dessert recipes that are quick and easy. Puddings simply to die for!

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Nov 16, 2008, Quick and Easy Decorating Ideas for your Home

Decorating ideas and projects for easy-sew cushions, do-it-yourself distressing and other quick and easy ideas for your home.

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Nov 14, 2008, Site Map for Country Living and Farm Lifestyles

The Site Map for Country Living and Farm Lifestyles will take your to all the sections so you can search our content more easily

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Nov 14, 2008, Red Wilde and the Cat - A really funny cat story

A funny cat story of Red Wilde, the cat and a wood stove

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Nov 13, 2008, Farming Jobs Wanted: Place free adverts for farming jobs worldwide

Farming jobs wanted: Advertise your services for farm employment for anywhere around the world

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Nov 13, 2008, Wild Chickens a Shotgun and Aluminium Cans: A Farming Story to Raise a Smile

A farming story involving some wild chickens, a shotgun and some aluminium cans

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Nov 12, 2008, Olives and Olive Picking Jobs for a Cheap Holiday in South France

Olives and olive picking for a cheap holday in South France. Find out where and how.

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Nov 12, 2008, Picnics and Picnic Baskets - Food Ideas of what to Pack

Picnics: food ideas and quick and easy treats to pack in your hampers and picnic baskets

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Nov 11, 2008, Pet Pigs and Pig Care: Choosing, Feeding and Housing Pigs as Pets

Choosing pet pigs, feeding, housing and fencing pigs. Everything you need to know in keeping a pet pig.

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Nov 10, 2008, Roasted Capsicum and Feta Muffins

1 medium (200g) red capsicum 1 medium (200g) yellow capsicum 2 1/2 cups (375g) self rising flour 100g feta cheese, chopped 1/2 cup (40g) grated fresh

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Nov 5, 2008, Searching for a Loving & Caring Man

FIJI - ID: 08/08/06 Hi, I am Jima, 33yrs old, very active, energetic lady, eazy going n full of fun to be with, loves to do outdoor

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Nov 4, 2008, Western Cape: Guest Farms & Farm Accommodation

Western Cape for guest farms, cape cottages and farm accommodation for your Cape holidays.

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Oct 30, 2008, Clearing of Land around our Farmhouse in Tuscany

The clearing of land can be a painful experience, especially when everything has thorns. During this summer we started clearing the land around our Tuscan farmhouse.

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Oct 28, 2008, Amish and the Amish Way of Life in Lancaster

Amish and their way of life in Lancaster: Why are their buggies black, do they pay tax?, How to they hold a funeral? and other issues explained regarding Amish communities.

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Oct 26, 2008, Country Style Home Decorating Ideas

Country style home decorating ideas for your homes and gardens. See ideas for kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and outside areas.

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Oct 24, 2008, Your Website Is Great

Kath, I sincerely congratulate you on your website. I really enjoy the information you give on it and find it most interesting. The picture of

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Oct 22, 2008, The Country Life General Forum for you to Meet and Chat to Like-minded People

A Country Life Forum for those who Enjoy Living the Country Life

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Oct 21, 2008, Country Living Books: Country Living Decor, Country Crafts & Homesteading

Find books, magazines and DVDs through our online Country Corner Bookstore for Country Crafts, Country Decor & Country Living

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Oct 21, 2008, Country Corner: Country Magazines, Furniture, Decor, Games & Posters

Country Corner for books, magazines, posters and DVDs on how to decorate your home country style, books on organic farming, homesteading, country crafts, country music and a whole lot more.

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Oct 19, 2008, DELICATE LEMON PUDDING

Ingredients: 2 Tbs Butter 2/3 Cup Sugar 2 Eggs separated 2 Tbs Lemon Juice (1 lemon) 2 Tbs Flour 1 Cup Milk Grated lemon rind Method: Cream

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Oct 19, 2008, CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Ingredients: 2 Cups Sugar 2 Tbs Butter ¾ Cup Milk 2 Tbs Cocoa Method: Boil all ingredients in pot stirring frequently, until a few drops in

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Oct 18, 2008, What a Brilliant Web Site

Kathy, You have really excelled yourself and come up with a brilliant idea for both farming & non farming people. It is well presented and also

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Oct 18, 2008, CHINESE CAKE (TART)

PASTRY 6 oz flour 3 oz butter 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon caster sugar a little lemon

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Oct 17, 2008, Farm Stores in Massachusetts for Fresh Farm Food

Get your organic and fresh farm food at local farm stores and farm shops in Massachusetts

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Oct 17, 2008, Ranch Vacations & Farm Vacations: Guest Ranches for your Massachusetts Farm Stay

Are you looking for ranch vacations in Massachusetts? Find reasonable bed and breakfast farm accommodation and self-catering farm rentals for your next ranch vacation.

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Oct 17, 2008, FINGER LICKIN' CHICKEN

8 Chicken Breasts cut into strips 2 Onions thinly sliced 1 Green Pepper cut into strips 30 ml Sugar 100 ml water 60 ml Chutney 15-30 ml Worcester

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Oct 16, 2008, Tuscan Real Estate: The Seller & Going to Contract with our Farmhouse in Tuscany

Tuscan Real Estate: Meeting the seller for the first time after a year long negotiation in purchasing our Tuscan farmhouse and farm.

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Oct 16, 2008, SOUSKLUITJIES (Dumplings in Cinnamon Sauce)

Ingredients: 120 g cake flour 10 ml baking powder 2 ml salt 15 g butter 1 egg 125 ml milk butter and cinnamon sugar to serve Method: Sift

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Oct 15, 2008, Congratulations on your super website!

I enjoyed browsing through all the informative pages. It is beautfully and tastefully laid out and your links work! May it grow from strength to

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Oct 15, 2008, Microwave Marmite Cake

175 ml Castor Sugar 2 Eggs 100 ml Milk 20 ml Margarine 250 ml Self-Raising Flour Pinch Salt Sauce: 50 ml Margarine 50 ml Marmite (small

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Oct 15, 2008, Farming News and Articles to Keep you up to Date

Farming News and Articles to keep you up to Date

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Oct 13, 2008, New Hampshire Farm Holidays

New Hampshire farm holidays are for all seasons of the year. Come to this wonderful spot in the USA and spend a relaxing time exploring the countryside.

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Oct 13, 2008, Shropshire Farm Holidays: Farmhouses, Country Cottages for Holiday Rentals

Cheap Holidays in Shropshire: Country Cottages and Country Farmhouses for Holiday Rentals

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Oct 13, 2008, Northern Cape Farm Accommodation: Guest Farms, Farmstays, Game Farms

Northern Cape Farm Accommodation: Guest Farms, Farmstays, Game Farms

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