http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com Life in the country isn't what it used to be. Forty years ago when I was growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin, I would walk around the buildings yelling for my father. I'd wait for an answering "Hi!" and then I would go in that direction. D... http://www.a1articles.com/article_46984_27.html 25th April 2006 Cinnamon Roll Muffins ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you love cinnamon rolls but do not have the time or the inclination to make traditional cinnamon rolls with dough that has to raise twice before the cinnamon rolls are baked, try this easy variation. 1 c... http://www.a1articles.com/article_44449_26.html 16th April 2006 Book Excerpt: A Dream Come True (A True Story About Horses from the book, "Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam") From the book: "Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam" by LeAnn R. Ralph (trade paperback; October 2004; 190 pages; $13.95; FREE! ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_41330_27.html 03rd April 2006 This nut bread goes great with a cup of coffee or tea or a glass of milk. The canola oil, walnuts, sunflower seeds and flaxseed make it a heart-healthy choice. Plus -- it's an easy recipe! 1/2 cup canola oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups of mil... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29302_26.html 15th February 2006 Book Excerpt: A Dream Come True (A True Story About Horses from the book, "Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam") From the book: "Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam" by LeAnn R. Ralph (trade paperback; October 2004; 190 pages; $13.95; FREE! ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_28530_58.html 11th February 2006 With a Grain of Salt (Because You Can't Believe Everything You Hear or Read) © LeAnn R. Ralph 2006 670 words I always wonder if the 'experts' who appear on the morning shows (The Today Show; Good Morning America; CBS Morning Show) have any idea t... http://www.a1articles.com/article_28528_15.html 11th February 2006 Pete and Ole From the book: "Cream of the Crop (More True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm)" by LeAnn R. Ralph (trade paperback; October 2005; 190 pages; $13.95; FREE! shipping) -- http://ruralroute2.com "Highly recommended reading" -- The Midwest Book... http://www.a1articles.com/article_28277_54.html 09th February 2006 Baked Oatmeal Supreme by LeAnn R. Ralph Made with oatmeal, raisins, walnuts and milk, Baked Oatmeal Supreme is a heart-healthy -- and delicious! -- way to start your day (makes an excellent in between meals snack, too). 2 cups dry oatmeal (I like... http://www.a1articles.com/article_28276_26.html 09th February 2006 Old Habits Die Hard (A True Story About Animals) From the book: "Cream of the Crop (More True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm)" by LeAnn R. Ralph (trade paperback; October 2005; 190 pages; $13.95; FREE! shipping) -- http://ruralroute2.com "Highly reco... http://www.a1articles.com/article_27716_58.html 07th February 2006 An Exercise in Advertising by LeAnn R. Ralph copyright: LeAnn R. Ralph 2006 I recently read an article about writing "ad copy" for your website. According to the author of the article, to achieve maximum success and to generate sales beyond your wild... http://www.a1articles.com/article_25132_15.html 25th January 2006 Taco Pie ~~~~~~~ This is an easy recipe that also allows you to make use of those crumbs that accumulate in the bottom of the taco chip bags! (My husband really loves taco chips, so maybe we end up with more crumbs than your average household. . .) ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_24824_26.html 20th January 2006 How to Remove Sticky Labels from New Clothing (Quickly and Easily!) by LeAnn R. Ralph I recently acquired three new pairs of jeans. This particular brand (Field & Forest) came with a long label pasted down the back of one leg. I tried and tried t... http://www.a1articles.com/article_23557_34.html 14th January 2006 I am going to have to write to the big-wigs at Sears. Or call them. What's the idea, anyway? What kind of a message is that to send during the holiday season? Wish big? But that's exactly what the Sears television commercials are suggesting -- wish... http://www.a1articles.com/article_17572_27.html 29th November 2005 Announcing the Third Book in the Rural Route 2 Series: Cream of the Crop COLFAX, WIS. — "When I was a kid growing up on our dairy farm in west central Wisconsin forty years ago, we didn't give it a second thought if we went out to the milkhouse at le... http://www.a1articles.com/article_15554_27.html 14th November 2005 Use your imagination to fill these hot sandwiches. The recipe makes 15 or 16 sandwiches. Leftovers can be used for snacks and to take to work for lunch. Sandwich Pouches ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 package dry yeast (or 2 teaspoons bulk y... http://www.a1articles.com/article_13902_26.html 01st November 2005 COLFAX, WIS. — "When I was a kid growing up on our dairy farm in west central Wisconsin 40 years ago, we didn't give it a second thought when we went out to the milkhouse at least a couple of times a month to get some cream to make whipped cream," said L... http://www.a1articles.com/article_13113_23.html 23rd October 2005 Quick Bread Mix (with recipes for pancakes, biscuits and muffins) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (copyright 2005; LeAnn R. Ralph) 10 cups flour 1/3 cup baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 cups vegetable shortening C... http://www.a1articles.com/article_12830_37.html 21st October 2005