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Tag Archives: food
Is your Garden awake?
In my part of the country, the last frost date has past and I am anxiously waiting to get my seedlings and seeds into the ground. Rain continues to come at regular intervals so the ground is too wet to … 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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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
Reliable Home-made Yogurt!
I own two Salton yogurt makers: a 5 cup and a 5 pint. I have tried more recipes than I care to admit with little or no success. Inevitably every recipe came out too runny for my palate. I … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Health, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe, Uncategorized
Tagged accurate thermometer, breakfast, food, home-made yogurt, mason jars, mason jars to make yogurt, No fail yogurt recipe, probiotic, Salton yogurt maker, simple pleasure, yogurt maker, yogurt makers, yogurt making equipment, yogurt recipe
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The Perfect Summer Dessert: Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake is a wonderful summer dessert! It is a good choice for health conscious folks, is light, and can be dressed up in a variety of ways. My kids love it so much that for years it has … Continue reading
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