Comments for Just Two Farm Kids http://justtwofarmkids.com A blog about two farm kids trying to blend their modern life with a slice of country life from their past. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:14:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Making Beeswax Candles by Laura http://justtwofarmkids.com/2012/01/03/making-beeswax-candles/#comment-762 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:14:27 +0000 http://justtwofarmkids.wordpress.com/?p=2274#comment-762 Looks like a fun project! It’s so cool that you were part of the whole process, from bee to candle!

]]> Comment on About by Lynell http://justtwofarmkids.com/about/#comment-732 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:42:05 +0000 #comment-732 Craig,
Thanks for stopping by our blog! I’m glad to hear you have found some inspiration for rebuilding your grandparent’s farm. How special that you have such an opportunity! It’s always fun for us to hear from people with similar interests. I hope you stop by again.
-Lynell

]]> Comment on About by Craig D. http://justtwofarmkids.com/about/#comment-731 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:11:52 +0000 #comment-731 Lynell,

I came across your site looking for barn information to replace the monsterous barn that once stood on where we live (storm hurt it just too badly). My wife and I are also bringing a farm back to life in the midst of the chaos of kids, work and life in general. The so special piece of it is we are reviving the place my Grandparents moved to in 1948 and remained on for the remainder of their lives. Grew up farming and had to leave it. Now we’re trying to bring a small piece of it back. Just want to say love what your doing and gives me inspiration. thanks.

Craig D

]]> Comment on Making Sausage: A Family Tradition by grownfarmboy http://justtwofarmkids.com/2010/12/09/making-sausage-tradition/#comment-714 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:27:17 +0000 http://justtwofarmkids.com/?p=1946#comment-714 Thanks for visiting our site and glad you enjoy it. Your question regarding dried sausages like pepperoni and salami is a good one. Dried sausages are the most difficult, challenging, and a little risky due to the potential for botulism as the meat is never cooked. I have to admit that I have not yet attempted these types of meats as there is still so much to learn and experiment with in the areas of cold and hot smoking. I would recommend that you purchase the book “Charcuterie – the craft of salting, smoking and curing” by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn, it is an excellent read and one of my primary resources – I just wish they had more high quality photos. Good luck.
-Jesse

]]> Comment on Making Sausage: A Family Tradition by ross1691ross hoffman http://justtwofarmkids.com/2010/12/09/making-sausage-tradition/#comment-713 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:32:10 +0000 http://justtwofarmkids.com/?p=1946#comment-713 Love your site planning on building the smoke house in a 1/2 scale size. What I am curious about , have you ever dried the sausage after smoking to make a slim jim or peperoni type product

]]> Comment on Waiting for Winter by grownfarmboy http://justtwofarmkids.com/2011/12/08/waiting-for-winter/#comment-695 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:36:35 +0000 http://justtwofarmkids.com/?p=2247#comment-695 Jeff,
Thanks for stopping by our blog. Thank you for your service! We do not come from much of a military background, but our son decided he wanted to take that path and is currently a plebe at West Point and so we are now totally immersed in all things military!!
I’m sure you are looking forward to your retirement in Tennessee. The Master Gardener class is a great idea, as I’m sure you will be learning a lot about gardening in a warmer climate. I hope to do the same once my kids are out of the house and I have more time for the volunteer requirements.
I hope you stop back in 2012 and see what we are up to here on the farm!
-Lynell

]]> Comment on Waiting for Winter by Jeff http://justtwofarmkids.com/2011/12/08/waiting-for-winter/#comment-692 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:34:30 +0000 http://justtwofarmkids.com/?p=2247#comment-692 I really enjoy your blog. My wife and I retired from the military last year and bought a home on five acres in Tennessee. We did not want to endure the cold winters we grew up in (northern Missouri and Michigan). My interests parallel your’s and I’m learning some good information from your projects and their outcomes (good and bad). We have signed up for the Master Gardener Class through the county extension office beginning in January to improve our gardening knowledge and meet others with the same interests from the community.

]]> Comment on About by Lynell http://justtwofarmkids.com/about/#comment-682 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:17:10 +0000 #comment-682 Hi Tui nui,
Glad you stopped by and got some ideas for your smokehouse project. We’d love to see a picture of the finished project if you are willing to email us one! We’re also always looking for good proven recipes if you have any that you’d be willing to share. Good luck!
-Lynell

]]> Comment on About by Tuinui http://justtwofarmkids.com/about/#comment-681 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:02:29 +0000 #comment-681 hi there, very nice information folks, good tom see you teaching your young ones by doing, we are building a semi commercial smokehouse, and your ideas were good, we are in raglan newzealand so it’s fish and meat, best wishes tui nui raglan

]]> Comment on To renovate or tear down? That is the question. by jamitysmom http://justtwofarmkids.com/2010/01/21/to-renovate-or-tear-down-that-is-the-question/#comment-680 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:32:35 +0000 http://justtwofarmkids.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-680 I LOVE your barn! It does have so much character. I’m so glad you decided to keep it… wish I had a barn!

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