Season's Greetings from Hidden Springs Farms!

     We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and was able to spend time with family and friends.  Thanksgiving was wonderful at Hidden Springs Farms.  Lots of food, lots of family, and loads of FUN!  We had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, hot-fresh rolls, and more.  After enjoying our meal, I do believe that everyone was ready for a long nap.  My favorite part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers.  Is there anything better than that?

    It's hard to believe that Christmas will be here soon.  The time just slips by so quickly.  Next week we will be starting our Christmas baking.  Each year we spend several days baking cookies & breads and making candy.  Then we wrap everything up and treat our neighbors and friends to some homemade goodies.  It's become a family tradition.  If you'd like to try one of our favorite recipes, we've included it here:

Mom's Chocolate Candy  (this is one that is very easy, BUT probably a million calories per bite.  Then again, it's Christmas so those calories don't count!!)

1 pound butter

2 Cups Brown Sugar

2 Giant Chocolate Bars or 12 regular-size (I use Hersey's)

Nuts (Optional)

Melt butter in a saucepan and add brown sugar and boil to the hard-cracked stage.  Pour into a buttered 13X9 pan.  Break chocolate bars over the top of the hot butter mixture and sprinkle with nuts (if desired)

Place into frig overnight.  In the morning, turnover onto counter and break into bite-size pieces using a hammer or mallet.  Store in frig.

     We had our first snowfall this week although it didn't stick, it was fun to watch it coming down.  The horses have their wooly winter coats on and the boer goats are enjoying their shelter.  The Angora goats, on the other hand, are LOV'IN the cool weather.  I suppose if we all had on fabulous mohair coats, we'd be warm too! In just 4 short months, we will have new kids on the ground.  We can't wait to see what our new Angora does, Betty & Megan, will bring us.

    If you are looking for a special gift for someone (or maybe yourself), don't forget about our dired herb products.  We have homemade soaps, dream pillow kits, bath teas, and more.  Most are listed on the e-commerce portion of our site, but if you are looking for something special, just send us an email and we will let you know what we have available.  These items make wonderful gifts.

   In closing, we want to wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas.  We hope that you enjoy every moment and are able to spend some wonderful time with family and friends.  We are looking forward to having you visit us in the New Year!

   MERRY CHRISTMAS!

The Staff of Hidden Springs Farm