Category Archives: Recipes

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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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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Is It Hot Outside? Cool Off With Peach Ice Cream

At the end of last summer I purchased and ice cream maker, but we never used it!  I have always wanted one and after taking a class with Sally Fallon Morell – I really wanted to make ice cream from … Continue reading

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Blueberries Overflowing, Blueberry Buckle Time

Along with putting up peaches – I have about 34 pounds of blueberries to put up. I will mostly freeze the blueberries for use over the fall, winter and spring until next blueberry season.  We LOVE blueberries in our house … Continue reading

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The Easiest Peach Cobbler

I have been putting up peaches for the past couple of days and I am ready to stop being sticky!   I am down the last bunch and it feels good!   As I putting up some more peaches yesterday I thought … Continue reading

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How To Make A Cake From A Watermelon

I saw a picture of a cake made from a watermelon and had to try it.  How cool a cake that under the frosting is watermelon – FUN!  Of  course when I tried to remember where I saw the photo … Continue reading

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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

I was invited to my first pot luck in our new home town.  I love get-togethers, but they also give me some anxiety.  When you are new to area and you are getting to know the community and new people … Continue reading

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Garlic Scape Pesto – Wonderful

I recently received in my weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) a bunch of garlic scapes.  I love garlic scapes, but am a fairly newbie to them.  I came across them about 2 years ago and my local farmer’s market and … Continue reading

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Cherry Cobbler Crisp – Divine!

A friend of mine emailed and said he had gone cherry picking – well my interest was peaked!  Being new to the area – I am having to learn all the places to pick fruits.  I was given the name … Continue reading

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