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Author Archives: beiersdo
World Community Cook Books
I have two World Community Cook Books that I think everyone would benefit by using. The books were commissioned by Mennonite Central Committee to promote global understanding. Simply in Season, (Lind & Hockman-Wert) promotes understanding of how the food choices … Continue reading
Posted in food preservation, Organization, Recipe
Tagged cook book, More with Less, seasonal foods, world cultures
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Garden A Plenty!
Garden veggies are in full swing in Southern Indiana. In my garden, green beans, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, summer squash and cucumbers are producing rampantly. The tomatoes and peppers are just ripening a few at a time and okra is just … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, food preservation, gardening, gift ideas, Recipe
Tagged garden, gift idea, pickle recipe, vegetable preservation
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Blueberries for the whole year long
Blueberries are such a delight. They taste great, are really good for you, and are one of the easiest fruits to preserve in order to eat all year long. Early July is blueberry season in southeast Indiana. To find out … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, food preservation, Recipe
Tagged blueberry preservation, crepe recipe, healthy smoothies, muffins, pie filling, vinegar
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4H… a great youth organization
The past two weeks of my life have been focused on helping our youngest son complete participation in the 4H program for the year. He took 4 goats and 2 quail for exhibition, as well as, recycling science and soybean … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Care, bath and body products, DIY, Organization
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Vermiculture
My son and I have been writing a report for a recycling project and thought you might find it interesting. The worm project has been fun, economical, easy and very do-able for my Down Syndrome son. This is a great … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, gardening, Uncategorized
Tagged composting, educational project, vermiculture, worm composting, worm farm
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The Garden Paradise
I have spent the better part of the past week working in my garden and flower beds. The spring was very wet and some of the seeds successfully planted did not successfully germinate. The weather turned cool and wet after … Continue reading
Family Recipes for Homemade Candy
My parents had a family friend who was a professional candy maker. His name was Mr. Finn and he passed on his recipe for Caramels to my mother, who shared it with me when I was a teen in the … Continue reading
Seitan, the Wheat Meat….
I am not a vegetarian but I love many meatless dishes. I love anything with beans and even enjoy a “Morning Star” Veggy burger upon occasion. A friend of mine suggested I try a wheat gluten alternative called seitan. I … Continue reading
Garden Planting Tips
The weather in southeast Indiana has been very wet this spring. Wet weather means wet ground, which means frustrated gardeners. I know because I was one until Friday, May 13th. How unlikely is it that Friday the 13th turned out … Continue reading
Quarter Amish 