BrownAcres, Author at Brown Acres Custom Harvesting

Minot KMOT Ag Expo

We attended the KMOT Ag Expo in Minot, ND on Friday. The boys had a blast checking out all the new equipment. Brett had to ‘drive’ all the combines. We walked around the arena visiting with various vendors. We looked at the new gadgets, tools, supplies and equipment. It’s amazing to see all the new technology available.

The new Gleaner S88 combine in black.

The butler Caterpillar room.

Checking out the Kubota tractor. Brett found one just his size.

This is the one we like. The new John Deere combine. John Deere has a very nice cab design.

The exterior of the John Deere combine.

Checking out the limited edition New Holland. This is the special limited edition Maserati blue color with lots of sparkles.

Our boys shared a rare moment of affection.

The sunset as we headed for home.

Crock-pot Beef Stew

I have a heart-warming stew recipe for this cold winter day. It’s -8°F here today! Brrr! This is one of our favorite recipes for the field. It works great to throw together in the morning for supper or even at noon to have ready for supper. It’s also thick enough to serve on a plate. The guys really enjoy it on a cold harvest evening.

Crock-pot Beef Stew

Author: Brown Acres

Ingredients

2 pounds stew beef or round steak
3 bouillon cubes or 1 Tbsp beef stock
1 12 oz. can tomato juice
1 15 oz can tomatoes, diced or stewed
2-3 Carrots
4-6 Potatoes
1 Onion if desired
Salt & Pepper
2 Tbsp Corn starch mixed in 6 ounces cold water

Instructions

Place carrots on bottom of crock-pot. Add beef and remaining ingredients. Sprinkle with Salt & pepper. Stir corn starch mixture into liquids.
Cook on low 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.

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January #catchthemoment Week #4

It was another cold week in North Dakota. We celebrated Brett’s 3rd birthday on a blizzard day.

Our trees have frost every few days this year.

A blizzard sunrise.

Chevy would rather be outside playing instead of nice and warm inside.

Our Brett turned 3! We love him so much! The only thing he wanted for his birthday was a “Dusty” cake. He loves the Disney Planes movie so much – I think he has watched it at least once everyday in January. He runs through the house with his arms out for wings then he makes loud airplane noises as his ’plane’ ascends and descends.

Mick sanded & polished up our propeller and spinner for the plane while it was in getting its annual done. The other side of the prop is painted flat black with white stripes as a requirement to prevent glares from the sun.

Some days the only time we see the sun is when it rises and sets. This was one of those days.

I am making my first paper-pieced quilt in the Feathers Quilt Along. It has been such a great learning experience. I love how the paper-piecing method produces perfect lines.If you would like more info please read more on Nurse Loves Farmer:http://www.nurselovesfarmer.com/catch-moment-365/