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Author Archives: beiersdo
Panna Cotta: Quick, Easy, and Delicious Dessert!
I never tried to make Panna Cotta at home until recently, and now wish I’d made the leap a long time ago! Not the usual gelatin dessert; this dish transports you to fine-dining cuisine. Smooth and creamy but not overly … Continue reading
Posted in activities, DIY, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe
Tagged almond, almond milk, beautiful, blackberry syrup, cream, creamy, dessert, easy, fruit, honey, Milk, Panna Cotta, quick, smooth, unflavored gelatin
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Great Way to Get Your Greens: Kale Chips
My garden is ready for old-man winter, except for the brussell sprouts and kale. It’s nice to see something green and growing at this time of year. I had an abundance of kale this year and tried a new way … Continue reading
Homemade Cheese Crackers; too good not to try!
Too good to be true?; Not really! Making these flaky and flavorful cheese crackers at home is quick, easy and a great activity to do with your children. You only need 6 ingredients … Continue reading
The Joys of Blackberry Jam
Quarter Amish is in the midst of blackberry season and the plants are being quite generous! Customers share they enjoy the picking experience, but many don’t know quite what to do with the berries they just picked. Berries are one … Continue reading
Posted in activities, DIY, food preservation, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, PYO berries, Recipe
Tagged blackberry jam, breakfast, crushed berries, food, freezing berries, gel point, home canning, jam making equipment, making jam, making seedless jam, Quarter Amish berries, vegetarian
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Taking Reservations for blackberry picking slots
The sun has come out and the berries are ripening at a quicker pace. Quarter Amish is now taking reservations for blackberry picking slots for the week of July 15-20th. If you are interested in reserving an appointment please contact … Continue reading
Posted in activities, DIY, for purchase, PYO berries, Seasonal
Tagged blackberries, pick your own blackberries, picking reservations, Sunman IN
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DIY Conditioning Hair Rinse
I experimented making my own bath and beauty products as a teenager and never seemed to tired of it. Recently I started using cider vinegar as a hair rinse and love the simplicity. It makes my hair soft, manageable and … Continue reading
Posted in activities, bath and body products, creativity, DIY, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe, Uncategorized
Tagged argan oil, bath and beauty products, bath and body, cider vinegar, diy, hair conditioning rinse, hair rinse, peppermint oil, simple pleasure, support women initiatives, vegetarian, water
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Heavenly Raspberry Shortcake!
Red Raspberries are one of our favorite family fruits. This year our harvest is limited, and treasured. What do you do with 2 quarts of fresh red raspberries? They could be frozen individually on a cookie sheet and then stored … Continue reading
Pick Your Own Blackberries!
Last year began an adventure on our farm. My husband, the horticulturist, built a high-tunnel greenhouse and together we planted two hundred thorn-less blackberry plants along with some red raspberries. We tended and nurtured the plants, and with great anticipation, … Continue reading
Posted in activities, DIY, for purchase, Life's Simple Pleasures, PYO berries, Seasonal
Tagged berry picking, blackberries, farm visits, pick your own, red raspberries, U-Pick
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Simple Summer Pleasure: Yogurt
I am so glad I discovered the trick to making great yogurt at home!! I find summer heat can upset my digestion and a cool bowl of home-made yogurt with fresh fruit or agave sweetener, or a smoothie made with … Continue reading
Posted in activities, bath and body products, DIY, Household, Recipe, Seasonal
Tagged agave sweetener, cheese cloth, facial cleansor, greek yogurt, home-made yogurt, plain culture, plain yogurt, smoothie recipe, summer recipe, yogurt and fruit, yogurt cup, yogurt maker, yogurt recipe
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Starting Seeds
It’s mid-March in the Midwest and time to start thinking about the garden. Like most serious gardeners, my husband and I start seeds in my greenhouse giving plants a head start on the growing season. In January I spent hours … Continue reading
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