"Farm Chicks" in the Barn and Kitchen

Junk Refurbishers Show How They Make Trash Treasure, and Serve Up Their Favorite Dishes on Their Antique Finds

(CBS)  Have you ever tried "junking"? It's the art of rescuing antiquities from dumping grounds and refurbishing them into new objects for your home.

Country Living magazine contributing editors Serena Thompson and Teri Edwards are pros. But they aren’t touching any dumpsters. They’re looking for unique items in old local barns.

Thompson and Edwards, both from rural backgrounds, are self-proclaimed "Farm Chicks." They’ve made their corner of upstate New York into their own treasure trove.

Old canning jars, coffee cans and signs are common finds that they not only refurbish, but redesign for a variety of uses.

A coffee can, for example: Thompson and Edwards converted it into a vase. They gave an old tray a makeover into a stylish bulletin board. They transformed a chicken feeder into craft item container.

However, "junking" isn’t their only hobby. They love to cook and bake, too.

On "The Early Show" Tuesday, Thompson and Edwards, now the authors of "The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen," showed how to whip up some of their favorite recipes -- and they served them up on their own antique barn finds.

Recipes:

Making Mini Pies
Regular pie recipes can easily be adapted to make mini pies. Generally, a regular pie recipe can be turned into three mini pies, each approximately 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Disposable aluminum mini-pie pans can be found on the baking aisle of most grocery stores. Tin or ceramic versions can be found online or at kitchen specialty shops. To make a mini pie, follow your recipe as written to prepare the piecrust and filling; then divide the crust and filling equally among three mini-pie pans. Shorten the baking time by about one-quarter to one-third. For example, if the baking time for the regular pie is 50 minutes, shorten the mini-pie baking time to 33 to 37 minutes.


Cherry Crumble Pie

If you're new to making pies, this is a great recipe to try. The crumb topping is delicious and really a no-fail choice for a top crust. Both our husbands really love this pie.

MAKES 1 NINE-INCH PIE
(ABOUT 8 SERVINGS)
WORKING TIME 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 55 MINUTES

1 29-ounce jar tart pie cherries in water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 Baked Pie Shell

Heat the oven to 425°F. Drain the cherries, and reserve 1/3 cup of the liquid. Stir the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, and reserved cherry liquid together in a medium-size bowl. Toss the flour, brown sugar, oats, walnuts, and cinnamon together in another medium-size bowl. Mix in the butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until a crumbly mixture forms. Pour the cherry mixture into the Baked Pie Shell. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cherries. Bake for 15 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake until the topping is deep golden brown-30 to 35 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition per serving-Protein: 5.1 G; Fat: 19 G; Carbohydrate: 58.6 G; Fiber: 2.3 G; Sodium: 229 MG; Cholesterol: 41 MG; Calories: 417.

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[emmerae]

It was exciting to see the farm chicks this morning on National TV! I think they did great and i cant wait for their next show. Has anyone read their cookbook? It is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[es321]

I totally agree with the first comment! Serena was incredibly rude, although I was excited to see this segment, the farm chicks have no chemistry.

[LisaSouers]

If anyone knows the Farmchicks like we do in Washington State do, we are all so proud of these gals! The Early Show, cooking on National Television is so amazing, we are so proud of Serena and Teri and what they stand for! Congratulations on doing an amazing job!

[jrscrappy]

Terri and serena you did an awesome job today! You are girl's after my own heart! I love everything you do!

[stessielou]

Yes, the first post could not be further from the truth! I've been to the Farm Chicks show in both Fairfield, WA and in Spokane, WA, and have met both of these lovely ladies..have a few pictures of them, etc. They are the most humble, down to earth folks you would ever want to meet. Both looked a bit nervous to me, and who could blame them? National TV! I am a forever fan, and think sunnymeadow should spend some time spreading sunshine, rather than dumping gloom where none is needed.

[farmchicksfan]

The first comment posted is far from anything the Farm Chicks are about. They are truly both great women, business partners, and friends. I didn't think Serena came across and rude at all. Check out their web-site and blog...it gives you a true picture of what they are all about. Congratulations to Teri and Serena on a great job. Looking foward to your next Farm Chicks Show.

[sunnymeadow]

I enjoyed seeing the creative transformations from junk to cool, useful items. However, I think Serena Thompson was extremely rude to her partner, Teri Edwards, when they were being interviewed by Harry Smith. Serena interrupted Teri three or four times, and even answered questions that were posed to Teri! Although Teri was a class act, acting as a true team member, I believe I would have slapped some duct tape on Serena's rude mouth if I'd been in Teri's shoes! Serena needs to grow up and learn some manners. Or maybe Teri needs to find another farm chic to work with? I really couldn't stand 30 seconds with S.T. But you rock, farm chic, Teri!!!

[TheGatheringGal]

You are absolutely wrong! I know both these women personally and they are both a class act! You are incorrect in your assumptions and your comments appear to be somewhat 'RUDE'.