It's getting that time of year again. Our grapes are turning that gorgeous shade of purple and are about ready for harvesting. When yours are ready, here's all you need to do to make up a great batch of grape jelly with Pomona Pectin. 4 lbs grapes1/2 cup … [Read more...] about Grape Jelly
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Heritage Recipe: Shaker Pickles
(This picture depicts two different stages in the pickle process. The one on the left is already in the sugaring stage. The one on the right, is in the vinegar stage) For years my family has been making this recipe for pickles. They are a yummy sweet pickle that is crazy easy, … [Read more...] about Heritage Recipe: Shaker Pickles
Baby Stitching
I wish I could tell you that it was my babe, but it's not. This is for a family member who's sweet one was born just Saturday on my Dumplin's special day. Carlie Jean turned 9 and her baby cousin Eva (pronounced E-va) was born that morning in Brussels!I wanted it to be … [Read more...] about Baby Stitching
Hot. Fresh. Doughnuts!
Doughnuts... Is there anything more yummy than a plate of hot, fresh, doughnuts?I have been trying to cut our family down to sweet treats only on weekends, it's a process... we are getting there. And this week we waited! There is an old adage, I know you have heard of … [Read more...] about Hot. Fresh. Doughnuts!
Blueberry Calfoutis
I adore French Food. The cream, the butter, the cheese... it's very in-line with my view on whole foods eating and WAP (Weston A. Price) food choices. It's pretty easy. Eat real food. Plain and simple.Michael Pollan had a good way of putting it. If it comes from a plant, eat it. … [Read more...] about Blueberry Calfoutis
