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Blackberry Season at a Close

The berries are finished for the season.  A big “Thank You” from Quarter Amish to all who made this year a success. Thank you for stopping by and we hope to see you again next season.  We sold many pounds … Continue reading

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Homemade Tomato Sauce is Easier than you Think!!

What can you do with these?  Roma tomatoes are great to eat fresh like apples, slice onto sandwiches, toss into salads, saute with garlic and olive oil and maybe a few other veggies, or prepare and preserve to use throughout … Continue reading

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Easy Sandwich Spread made fresh from the Garden

I have an abundance of onions, cucumbers and tomatoes in my garden now.  After searching for a way to use them, I found a great recipe for a sandwich spread in my copy of Amish Country Cookbook, Vol I . … Continue reading

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Thornless Blackberry Season Opening

Blackberry U-Pick Season opens at Quarteramish farm on July 17th.  Hours  7:30-7:00 daily.  Closed July 19th. Pre-picked berries are available with reservation.  Bring your own containers or we will provide picking trays.  Children are welcome to pick with adult supervision. … Continue reading

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Fantastic Blueberry/Raspberry Jam Made Easy

Jam is easy to make, and oh so ever rewarding.  Jam has many uses  in the kitchen and brings culinary Shangrilah during winter months when produce is out of season.  I hear frequently from people they are afraid to try, … Continue reading

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Red Raspberries are the Taste of Summer

We just finished the rush of our county 4H fair!  I love fair week; and I’m glad it’s over till next year. When we finally got back to tending the farm, we discovered the red raspberries beginning to ripen.  Looks … Continue reading

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Natural Homemade Cleaning Products are Easy to Make; Spring Cleaning Part Two

  Green cleaning is all the rage these days.  It seems everyone is talking about cleaning the green & natural way;  and for good reason.  I’ve been a green cleaner for many years; mostly in part to the birth of … Continue reading

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Spring Means Cleaning, the Natural Way!

Every spring I get the urge to clean, clean, clean!  Winter in Indiana means spending too much time indoors, tracking in mud, snow, dirt, and dealing with dust from the furnace running all the time.  As soon as there is … Continue reading

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Yummy Make Ahead Italian Meatball Recipe

Meatballs are not one of my favorite things to make, so when I do,  I make plenty to freeze for later use.   I always mix the meat and ingredients with my hands.  I don’t like the texture or the coldness … Continue reading

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Grains make a Wonderful Comfort Chowder

I made a great tasting chowder today and want to share it with others that love grains as much as I do!  It’s a one-pot soup that takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to prepare.  The ingredients are simple … Continue reading

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