Author Archives: simply0637

Crispy Cucumbers

We were in Charlotte a couple of weekends ago and my aunt served these wonderful cucumbers with dinner.  I had to ask for the recipe.  I made a batch at home and they were gone in 1 evening – Stella … Continue reading

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Bread and Butter Pickles

Stella loves pickles – I mean she really LOVES them.  She could easily eat a whole jar in one sitting!  While she was away I decided I would try my hand at making some bread and butter pickles for her … Continue reading

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Knitted Ear Warmer – Headband

I have been getting my knitting fix throughout the spring and summer with washcloths.  I also am trying my hand at another metal knitting project and I did a knitted ear warmer.  Sometimes I needed to take a break from … Continue reading

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Peanut, Peanut Butter..Jelly, Grape Jelly That Is!

Now that you have made your fresh grape juice – you are ready to make some grape jelly!  We were so in the groove as we were making the grape jelly that I forgot to take many pictures – but … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Grape Juice

I thought the process of making grape juice would be more complicated than it actually was.  I am not a huge fan of grape juice or juice for that matter – but every once in awhile I do enjoy a … Continue reading

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Make Your Own FloorCloth

When moving into a new home and making the space your own – there is always something or many somethings that you just “need” to have to make that room, space – just right!  Even though we all collect stuff … Continue reading

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Pickled Grapes?

As I mentioned in an earlier blog post – a friend needed to clean out her freezer of a past grape harvest – and we were looking for other things to do with the grapes besides juice and jam (those … Continue reading

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Brownies Made With Black Beans

I was sent this recipe from a friend and after the success and many asks for my chocolate cake made with garbanzo beans – figured I had to try this one.  Wasn’t quite sure how it would turn out – … Continue reading

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Reaping The Harvest, Mustardy Beet Salad

I love it when you go to someone’s house and they serve something you have never had before and it is wonderful.  Even better is when they are willing to share the recipe with you.  That is how I came … Continue reading

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Life On The Property

Life is not dull or boring when you are homesteading and trying to get as much done as possible before the cold weather sets in!  Most nights I am outside working until 8:30 or when it gets a little harder … Continue reading

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