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Category Archives: Life’s Simple Pleasures
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
Posted in activities, creativity, DIY, food preservation, gardening, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, PYO berries, Recipe, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Tagged blueberries, diy, DIY wedding favor, food preservation, great gift idea, how to preserve fresh berries, jam, quick & easy, recipe, red raspberries, sauce maker, seasonal sweet, water-bath canning
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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
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
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
Posted in activities, DIY, Health, Household, Life's Simple Pleasures, motivation, Organization, Recipe, Seasonal
Tagged baking soda, borax, ceiling to floor cleaning model, cleaning organization, cleaning supplies, essential oils, herbs, lemon juice, natural and safe cleaning, Spring cleaning, washing soda, white vinegar
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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
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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