Friday, September 30, 2011

Opening Day on Kelsay Farms

It all started back in 2007 (officially!)...

We have been giving tours on our farm for probably over 30 years; but a few years ago, I had the opportunity to form Kelsay Farm Tours, LLC and make it official! The truth of the matter is that this has been a dream come true for me!! I feel so blessed that the rest of the family has allowed me to live this out!

We started with a lot of ideas, a little money, 6 employees, a business plan, 1 and 3 year old daughters, a used milkshake machine, a cow corn maze, very little advertising, and LOTS of  'want to'!!!

Here are some photos from our 1st year...

My partner in business (and in life!!)

Miss Bug

Gooseberry Patch Homemade Harvest Cookbook Winner


And the winner for the Gooseberry Patch Homemade Harvest Cookbook is........

Comment  #20!! Martha from the Kitchen Cookie!!! Congratulations!!





Martha said...
Love love love my Moms Pumpkin Custard Pie!




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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

The past 5 years...

Wow - here we are - celebrating our 5th season of Experience the Farm at our place! The past 5 years have been challenging at times but also SO rewarding! As I reflect on them, I thought it would be fun to share some highlights from our farm:

2007 - the year it all began...
I cut my first corn maze - thanks to lots of help! Thought I could do this one on my own and learned the hard way that I definitely needed help!!!


I got to go up with our friend to see the maze from the air! I think I hurt his ears when I screamed in the headphones "look, look - there it is!!" Will never forget that moment - OR our hayfield take off and landing!

2008 - the addition of the Moo Choo Express




I cannot even begin to say the hours that we spent on this project! We found the old fuel tanks sitting around the farm but spent hours and hours getting them ready to roll!

AND - the most significant addition in 2008 - My Little Man!
(He came along just 3 weeks after we closed up at the end of October that year)


2009 - up to 14 employees, thousands of children for school tours and the addition of Dairyoke!!



And a Fairy in a Dairy...



2010 - this year brought sunny skies, crazy crowds :) and the first annual Dairy Days Fall Festival...






And, LOTS of face paint!!





2011 - stay tuned...

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Monday, September 26, 2011

Peach Pecan Upside-Down Pancake - 2 Maids a Baking Linky


Watch out chocolate there's a new king in town!!

I almost always put chocolate chips in my pancakes.... don't judge!! 

But lately I must have a new love... a peach and maple combination love!! 

If you remember I recently posted a recipe, Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce and now I present you with a Peach Pecan Upside-Down Pancake with maple syrup!!

Don't worry chocolate, I will be back soon, promise!! 

Anyhoo, this recipe would be great when you have people over because it is something different, quick to make and super yummy! 


Start by spraying your pie pan with a nonstick spray. Pour melted butter into pie pan. 



Sprinkle on brown sugar


and maple syrup.


Place peach slices in single layer.


Sprinkle with pecans and set aside. 


Whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla. 


Stir in biscuit baking mix (I used Bisquick)


until just combined. 


Pour batter over peaches. 


Bake at 350 for 15 - 20 minutes or so until lightly browned and firm to the touch. 


Double check and make sure the pancake is done in the middle!


Let cool 1 minute. Run knife around edges. Invert pancake onto serving plate. Serve immediately with additional maple syrup.  


So what have you baked up lately? Be sure to link your recipes below!


Peach Pecan Upside-Down Pancake 
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 package (1 pound) frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed
2 to 3 tablespoons pecan pieces
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup biscuit baking mix
Additional maple syrup (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray 8 or 0 inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour butter into pie pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and maple syrup. Place peach slices in single layer on top in a decorative circle. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside. Whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla in medium bowl. Stir in baking mix until just combined. Pour batter over peaches. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned and firm to the touch. Remove from oven. Cool 1 minute. Run knife around outer edge. Invert pancake onto serving plate. Serve immediately with additional maple syrup.

Linked to:
Cast Party Wednesday at Lady Behind the Curtain

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Friday, September 23, 2011

French Bread



I love a great loaf of bread.

Especially if it is still warm from the oven!!


I keep yeast in the freezer at all times, it helps it stay fresh. 


10 Recipes Perfect for Fall and a Gooseberry Patch Cookbook Giveaway!!

It is time to giveaway a copy of the Gooseberry Patch Homemade Harvest cookbook!!

Can I hear a Woot Woot?!!


I thought it would be fun to recap all 10 recipes!! So here it goes!!























And a Bonus Recipe!! Pumpkin Cheeseball



Now that you you are super hungry here is how you can win your very own copy of Homemade Harvest! Please lease a separate comment for each entry. 

1. Leave a comment with your favorite fall recipe.
2. Follow Two Maids a Milking through Google Friend Connect, RSS, or email and leave a comment letting us know. 
3. Follow Real Farmwives of America & Friends as well as Gooseberry Patch through Google Friend Connect. Leave a comment on each of their blogs while you are there and let them know you are new and Two Maids a Milking sent you! 
4. Become a fan of Kelsay Farm Tours, Two Maids a Milking, The Real Farmwives of America and Gooseberry Patch on facebook and leave a comment on their wall letting them know Two Maids a Milking sent you! Leave a separate comment for for each entry.

You can enter until midnight on September 29, 2011. Winner will be announced Friday, September 30, 2011.

Good Luck!! 

Special thanks to Gooseberry Patch for providing me with this great cookbook to try and share with you. If you would like to purchase this or other cookbooks, please visit their store. If you would like to see other great recipes, check out www.realfarmwivesofamerica.com .

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