Gooseberry Patch

A Menu for Your Slow Cooker!

Whether you're busy driving kids back and forth to school and after-school activities, have your hands full with preserving the last of your summer garden or would rather spend your time decorating for fall, you'll be especially glad to see this Menu of the Week!

Selected from our cookbook, Slow-Cooker Recipes, it's a half-dozen recipes that all cook while you're away. We've included mostly mains that you can try throughout the week, but we've also thrown in a tasty dessert that your family will love. It's so easy to surprise them with something special, thanks to our best friend in the kitchen, the slow cooker!

As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find plenty more to sample from Slow-Cooker Recipes there!

 

Click the links below to view recipes...click the book below
to learn even more about it or add it to your collection!

 

Fiesta Chicken Pronto

Honey Mustard Short-Ribs

Oh-So-Easy Lasagna

Herb-Roasted Turkey

Hearty Red Beans & Rice

Cozy Apple Bread Pudding

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8 Featured Apple Recipes!

 

WE LOVED YOUR APPLE RECIPES! 

 

In this week's Recipe Round-Up, we asked you to share your favorite recipes made with apples and you definitely delivered...over 70 recipes from bloggers all over!

Be sure to click over and check out their recipes...leave a comment and let them know where you found them too. If you try any of these apple-licious recipes a try, let us know. We'd love to hear what you thought!

Here are some that looked especially tasty to us...let's start with breakfast!

 

Apple-Banana Smoothie
from Jodie Fitz

 

Apple Pancake Rings (with an apple slice inside!)
from Flavors by Four

 

Freezer-friendly Apple-Pumpkin Pancakes
from Don't Waste the Crumbs

 

Apples for dinner...why not?

Brown Sugar Kielbasa with Apples & Onions
from Chin Deep

 

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon, Apple & Avocado
from Hot Eats and Cool Reads

 

And DEFINITELY for dessert too!

Apple Fritters
from It's not just about the recipe....

 

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dessert Dip
from Couponing & Cooking

 

Apple Cider Doughnuts
from Inside BruCrew Life

 

Thanks to EVERYONE who linked up this week. One of the reasons we love hosting is because it gives us a chance to discover NEW blogs and see what you're all cooking up!

Join us next Wednesday for another Recipe Round-Up...join in with a link to YOUR blog and you could be featured too!

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If YOU shared a recipe in this week's Round-Up,
we'd love for you to share it on our website too!  

We're always looking for winners and, if yours is selected for publication, you'll receive a FREE copy of the cookbook!

 

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A Bushel and a Peck...

It's officially September and that always means a trip to the orchard for us...Lynd Fruit Farm is a favorite desitination of ours. Where's your favorite apple-picking spot?

No matter which farm you visit, there's just something magical about pulling your own from the tree, taking them back to the car and eating a few along the way. Do it on a perfect blue-sky day when it's cool enough for a sweater and it's just heavenly.  

Once home, we love to make homemade applesauce with lots of cinnamon and there's always a pie, crisp or dumpling for dessert that night. This week, we're rounding up YOUR best recipes - savory or sweet! - for enjoying fall's favorite fruit. 

So, tell us...

What are your favorite APPLE recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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We love a sweet & salty combination and this apple recipe fits the bill. It's an unexpected way to enjoy your fresh-picked apples and you'll find it in our cookbook, 101 Homestyle Favorites.  

Goalpost Apple Slaw
Mary Romack of Ann Arbor, Michigan originally shared this recipe with us. The sweet crunch of the apples pairs perfectly with the tangy dressing...you'll love it!

2-1/4 c. red apples,
    cored and cubed
2-1/4 c. green apples,
    cored and cubed
1 c. coleslaw mix
1/3 c. sweetened dried
    cranberries
1/3 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. sour cream
3 T. lemon juice
1 to 2 T. vinegar
1 T. sugar
1 T. poppy seed
3/4 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper

Lightly toss ingredients in a large bowl until well mixed. Chill for at least one hour before serving. Serves 6 to 8.

 

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6 Recipes for YOUR Harvest Table!

As the weather cools down, we can't help but look forward to all the fall celebrations and, of course, the time-tested recipes that go along with them. Our newest cookbook, The Harvest Table, features plenty of recipes to inspire you during this season, and all year long!

This week's Menu of the Week features a sampling of recipes for you to try from this cookbook. Whether it's a tailgate party rooting on your favorite team, a homecoming gathering with friends or Thanksgiving dinner with the whole family, you're sure to find an occasion to enjoy them!

As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find plenty more to sample from The Harvest Table there!

 

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to learn even more about it or add it to your collection!

Brown Sugar Muffins

Pineapple Cheese Ball 

Easy Stuffed Manicotti

Creamy Chicken & Broccoli

Family Favorite Mac & Cheese

Autumn Pumpkin Bars

 

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Shh...We're Early!

 

We just couldn't wait until tomorrow to share our September
desktop wallpaper with you...enjoy these perfect blue-sky days
with family & friends!

Click above to view larger! 

 

To save it as your desktop wallpaper or background, just click on the image above and then, when the window pops up, right-click or control-click on that image and then save it...easy!

You can also download it in a few different sizes
from our website.

Click here to visit our download page!

 

If you're downloading from our website, you can follow these instructions to install Gooseberry Patch Desktop Wallpaper on your computer:

PC users: Click on the image size you want for your desktop and wait for the image to load. Right click on the image and select "Set as background." Now you can enjoy your new Gooseberry Patch wallpaper!

Mac users: Click on the image size you want for your desktop and wait for the image to load. Control Click on the image and select “Save Image” and save to your desktop or wherever you would like the file to be kept. From your System Preferences click on “Desktop & Screen Saver” and navigate to choose your wallpaper file. Now you can enjoy your new Gooseberry Patch wallpaper!

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Back to School Winners!

WINNERS IN OUR BACK TO SCHOOL
RECIPE ROUND-UP!

In this week's Recipe Round-Up, we asked you to vote for your favorite links shared. We received a record number of votes and so we decided to feature more recipes than usual.

(We didn't think you'd mind!)

Here are the recipes that received
the most Likes as of Friday afternoon.

 

Almond Joy Brownie Bites
from Flour Me With Love

 

Jello Krispie Apples
from Flour Me With Love

 

Mexican Mac & Cheese
from Pocket Change Gourmet

 

Strawberry Cupcakes with Cheesecake Filling
from Flour Me With Love

 

Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Slow-Cooker Casserole
from The Country Cook

 

Honorable Mentions

 Cookie Dough Cupcakes
from Flour Me With Love

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crockpot Chicken & Noodles
from Crystal & Co.

 

 

 

 

 

Slow-Cooker Honey Balsamic
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
from Hot Eats, Cool Reads

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hidden Treasure Cookies
from Flour Me With Love

 

 

 

 

Thanks to EVERYONE who linked up this week and all of you who voted. One of the reasons we love hosting is because it gives us a chance to discover NEW blogs and see what you're all cooking up!

Be sure to browse the blogs who joined in the fun. You're bound to find something yummy and then come visit us next Wednesday for another Recipe Round-Up...join in with a link to YOUR blog and you could be featured too!

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If YOU shared a recipe in this week's Round-Up,
we'd love for you to share it on our website too!  

We're always looking for winners and, if yours is selected for publication, you'll receive a FREE copy of the cookbook!

 

Click the button above and add "Recipe Round-Up" to the
Special Code field...we'll keep an eye out for it when
selecting for upcoming cookbooks.

 

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Best Back to School Recipes from YOU!

While back-to-school is an exciting time for families, the schedule changes can be challenging. We all want to feed them something hot & hearty but, between homework and earlier bedtimes, we don't have as much time as we like for prep and cooking.

That's where those never-fail, ready-in-a-snap recipes come in handy...don't forget the slow-cooker favorites too! Whether you can make it ahead, simmer it while you're away or whip it up in a flash, we're looking for the dinnertime recipes you turn to at this time of year.

So, tell us...

What are YOUR favorite BACK TO SCHOOL recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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This recipe simmers all day while the kids are in school and it's easy to serve up between homework and bedtime! It appears in our cookbook,
101 Homestyle Favorites.

Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes
This recipe comes from Denise Oravecz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She writes, "Start this in the morning, then relax...dinner will be ready when you are!" Even if you don't have school-aged kids, everyone loves sloppy joes.

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c. catsup
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. water
1 T. brown sugar, packed
2 T. mustard
2 T. vinegar
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 t. chili powder
6 to 8 hamburger buns, toasted
Optional: pickle slices

In a skillet over medium heat, brown beef, onion and garlic; drain and set aside. Combine remaining  ingredients except buns and pickle slices in a slow cooker; stir in beef mixture. Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours. Spoon onto buns; garnish with pickle slices, if desired. Serves 6 to 8.

 

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Headed to the Country Living Fair!

The Country Living Fair starts today at the Ohio Historical Village and we're headed over to eat some yummy fair food,
shop the booths and meet some friends!

We'll be signing books Friday & Saturday,
from 1pm to 3pm...stop by and say hi! 

Even if you can't join us there, you can take
advantage of our special prices...just click below
to shop this special fair collection!

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Our Country Living Fair Scrapbook

Our whirlwind weekend at the Country Living Fair is behind us and boy, was it fun. We really enjoyed talking with everyone, signing books and of course, doing a little treasure hunting! Here are some of our favorite things from the fair...

Happy jack-'o-lanterns in lots of colors...love the purple!

We love imagining all the grandmas and moms who've used these pins.

Sweet Annie smells so good, doesn't it?

See another shot of the pumpkin tower here!

An amazing selection of cheery oilcloth at Modern June!

 

This little green piano was so dear.

So many smiling faces this weekend!
(See yourself here? Leave us a comment with your name!)

 

 

Some of our neighbors at the fair...

Decadent and delectable...Sundae's Best Hot Fudge Sauce!

Say hi to Melissa at La Crema Coffee Company!

 

Cooke Tavern Soups was simmering yummy-smelling soup all day!

Thanks again to everyone who stopped by and, if you want to see even more photos, check out the entire album on our Page on Facebook!

Fun at the Fair!

We had such a great time at the Country Living Fair yesterday and we still have two fun-filled days ahead of us. We hope you'll enjoy these photos...click to see them bigger!

Can't find us at the fair? Look for the polka-dot aprons!

We met so many friendly folks at today's book signing...

...our pens were flying!

13 titles to choose from!

Hope to see you today or Sunday if you're in the area!

Click here to view more photos on our Page on Facebook!