Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Bees

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Crock-Pot Pumpkin Bread

Carolyn and Gieselle have been asked by the Missouri Dept. of Ag. to cook at the State Fair, August 13. No oven and limited cook top. We want the recipe to be related to the Patch. Been working on this and SUCCESS! Crockpot Pumpkin Bread.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

The Bees are "dancing". They travel from one flower to the next, moving pollen ... hopefully making baby pumpkins.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Dia de los Muertos ... Celebrate the Family Generations!


Dia de los Muertos

November 1, 200910 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This year, Carolyn's Country Cousins is extending our season to include November 1, and joining our friends and the Hispanic community in the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

This celebration dates back more than 3,000 years to the indigenous people of Mexico, who viewed death not as the end of life, but as the continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake.

Dia de los Muertos is truly a day of celebration. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died with much dancing, food, and laughter. Dancers are common in the celebration, as well as alters adorned with small items of memory indicating a celebration of the continuation of a loved family member’s life.

Family celebration is very much who we are and what we do. This will be a great time to learn, share and celebrate family and friends. We are proud to have this opportunity to partner with Reyes Media ( La Gran D 1340 AM Radio, Ke Buena 1480 AM Radio, and Dos Mundos Newspaper).

Monday, July 20, 2009

Hy Vee Soybean Maze



This is Grandpa Gene working in the Hy Vee Soybean Maze. I get confused! But he cleans out the weeds in the Hy Vee Maze and all the corners in the BIG corn maze. He takes pride in making the property look fantastic for all who visit. He really does a nice job.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Job Fair Aug. 21 & 22

Job Fair for Carolyn’s Country Cousins and Liberty Corn Maze
17607 NE 52nd Street
Liberty, Missouri

Friday, August 21, 2009 4:00 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, August 22, 2009 8:00 am to Noon
Applications are available from the website
and may be filled out before arrival.


We will be hiring approximately 60 persons.
Seasonal Positions are range from café duties, bakers, customer service,
cashiers, retail sales, and tour guides, to name a few.

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking persons with a
smile and sense of humor. Must be able to adapt in a fast pace environment.

Great job for Mothers with School Children and Retirees, and Students!
We believe in flexible hours.


Pumpkin Patch season is from September 19 to November1.
Corn Maze season is weekends from Sept. 4 to October 31.


Pluses:
Clay County Food Handlers Certificate or
Kansas City Missouri Food Handlers Certificate


Requirements:
Must be over 16 years of age.
Must commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week.

Starting Salary: $ 7.50

Benefits:
Family Employee Pass to Carolyn’s Country Cousins
Family Employee Pass to Liberty Corn Maze
Store Discounts
Food Discounts

Other Information:
http://www.carolynscountrycousins.com/
816.781.9196

Friday, July 17, 2009

Pumpkins are blooming!




Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair

Charlie took several animals to the Carroll County 4H-FFA Fair, yesterday. Did quite well! Elvis and Priscilla (geese) Blue, Bantam Rooster - blue, Bantam Pullet - Reserve Grand Champion, The Girls (red hens) - Blue, Rabbits - blue, and Big Lop (rabbit) - Grand Champion Buck.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Powell Gardens

Powell Garden is having a Sweet Corn Fest! It will be totally awesome .... they are serving Carolyn's Sweet Corn.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

As promised

CAROLYN’S FAMOUS
SWEET ONION CASSEROLE

Heat Oven to 350. SautĂ© 4 lg. sweet onions (finely sliced) in ¼ c. butter about 20 minutes. Mix ¼ c. melted butter & 6 oz. crushed Ritz crackers, together. Reserve ¼ crumb mixture, set aside. Layer remaining crumbs on the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. Spread onions. Top w/ 8 oz shredded cheese. Combine 3 lg eggs, 1 c. milk, pepper to taste, paprika to taste & pour over. Top w/ crumb mix. Bake until brown about 30 min.

Friday, July 10, 2009

2009 Recipient of Recycling Grant

We are the recipient of a recycling grant from Mid America Regional Council, Solid waste Management District and Missouri Department of Natural Resources. We are pleased. This will help us with a nagging problem that we didn't have a good answer for. Plastic Pop Bottles. Over 9,000 Plastic Pop Bottles, in our short season!

We have a plan and will have blue recycling units for collection. The cool part ... the units are made from about 350 recycled milk jugs. MAX-r claims that per every recycled plastic bottle, it saves enough energy to power a 60 watt light bulb for 3 hrs.

New Event - November 1, 2009 10 am - 7 pm

Dia de los Muertos
November 1, 200910 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This year, Carolyn's Country Cousins is extending our season to include November 1, and joining our friends and the Hispanic community in the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

This celebration dates back more than 3,000 years to the indigeneous people of Mexico, who viewed death not as the end of life, but as the continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake.

Dia de los Muertos is truly a day of celebration.The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died with much dancing, food, and laughter. Dancers will skull masks are common in the celebration, as well as alters adorned with small, edible sugar skulls. The skulls are named for deceased loved ones, and eaten in celebration of the continuation of their life.

We are excited that this event is partnered with Reyes Media. Reyes Media includes Dos Mundos, LaGran D, and Ke Buena.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Recent Article

Carolyn pointed out an interesting article today.

It said that today's children are spending dramatically less time in unstructured outdoor play than past generations. When children get to interact with nature they enjoy formative experiences that challenge their minds, bodies and spririts and help all three grow. It further went on to say that the many benefits of outdoor play and nature activities include: improved thinking skills and creativity; better motor skills and physical fitness; and less psychological stress.

When kids "unplug" and go outside it's a different level of interation and experience than they get anywhere else.

Very interesting article!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

SWEET CORN !


Liberty (Mo.) Farmer's Market - Wed.: Crowley Furnature Parking Lot and Saturday: SE corner Liberty Historic Square. "Ugly Temptation" ... It's a yellow and white sweet corn. Called "ugly" because the ears did not pollinate to the end. Look for Carolyn's Truck !!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally corn season.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Parking Lot



Parking Lot recycled. To create a firm base the grass is allowed to grow. It is then rolled, moved, and transformed to become the big hay maze.