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Simple Herb Syrups

Here’s the thing about summer. It’s busy. Crazy, stupid busy. There’s no such thing as summer vacation around here. We have the mowing and the garden and the berries and the mowing and the building and the working and the mowing and the garden and the canning and the jams and the garden and the…
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rurification

My Favorite Freezer Meal

Since I have been reading on Farm Bell about some various freezer meals, I decided that I would share my family’s favorite freezer meal. I don’t do a whole lot of freezer cooking, although there are a couple dishes that I like to keep in the freezer. Having a meal that is already prepared comes…
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tsmith

Oranges & Lemon Day

Tomorrow is Oranges & Lemon Day. From Hallmark’s Bizarre Holidays—‘ ”Oranges and lemons”, say the bells of St. Clement’s. You can recite the old poem as much as you like today, or if you want, eat loads of oranges and lemons. Make an orange smoothie or a lemon tart and celebrate these important citrus fruits…
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cindyp

Micro Greens

Do you ever feel bad about pulling out all of those seedlings from your early crops? I do. I call it environmental guilt. I don’t have critters that will eat them so they generally go to waste. I noticed how cute the radishes were and the arugula was looking at me, too! Fancy restaurants grow…
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kbrenna

“Living History” in the Kitchen

When we think about our kitchens, many people dream of having a stainless steel kitchen with all the latest and greatest time saving gadgets. Many of us who read Suzanne’s site on a regular basis do like to save time, but we also have a great appreciation for the simpler way of life. We love…
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screamingsardine

A Thanksgiving Surprise!

Okay, I’m going to be right up front and tell you that I have no recipe to share. Nope, the pumpkin bread I baked came from a – gasp – box purchased at Walmart! Well, hey, Pillsbury has a real good mix, if I do say so. I bought that blue box off the shelf,…
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MSG free substitute for bouillon or granules used in cooking

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Marshmallows

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Fuitcake Cookies

My MIL made the only thing I actually liked using the old fashioned citron fruit mix – a very soft cookie. Not a bar, just a regular cookie. Not particularly spicy, and more sponge cake like than a normal cookie. For some reason, the citron tasted good in this particular cookie. Other than in this...
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Sweet Pickled Crab Apples

When I was a kid, my aunt used to can crab apples that I loved. Never thought to ask her for the recipe when she was alive, but a friend has a crab apple tree so loaded with crab apples, that some of the branches are touching the ground. When she told me that I...
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