Gooseberry Patch

We're in Where Women Cook!

We're thrilled to be a part of one of our
favorite magazines, Where Women Cook!

Here's a sneak peek at the feature...

You can get this current issue online or wherever you buy your favorite magazines, and really, it's so much MORE than a magazine.

Each is packed with dozens of interviews and features, hundreds of beautiful photos and of course, the recipes - we counted 30 in this issue alone! These quarterly issues are more like softcover books that you'll want to save on your shelf. With 160 pages each and featuring such pretty spine colors, they're definitely keepers!

We shared some Behind the Scenes photos in our holiday edition of Feather Your Nest...click the images below to take a peek at a few more!

We had so much fun chatting between takes
with everyone who came for the shoot!

 

There's Jo Packham, the creator and editor-in-chief of Where Women Cook, sampling the delicious Crustless Pumpkin Pie shared in the magazine.

 

Getting all the ingredients ready for Vickie's Tomato Pie...mmmm!

 

Setting up the plate for our photographer, Lauren Byrdy to snap!

 

Want a slice? YUM!

 

This collection of blackbird pie birds is one of Jo Ann's favorites.

 

Posing with Jo...thanks so much for coming!

 

Vickie & Jo Ann caught sampling Robert's Corn Dip,
one of our all-time favorites!

 

There it is...we'd love a scoop right now. Wouldn't you?

 

Thanks for letting us toot our Gooseberry Patch horn today
and remember, if you can't find Where Women Cook where
YOUR favorite magazines are sold, you can always
order the issue (or a subscription!) online.

 

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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!

Catch Us On TV tomorrow!

If you're in the central Ohio area, tune into tomorrow's Good Day Columbus on Fox 28. The show runs from 7am to 9am and we're loosely scheduled to be on around 8:30am. We'll be sharing this recipe from our new book, Homemade Harvest, and giving you three fun ways to make it for gameday or your fall celebrations!

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Carey Neblett of Pleasant View, Tennessee, shared this recipe with us.
She writes, "I made this at my very first Halloween party…it looks just
like a real pumpkin!"

2  8-oz. pkgs. extra sharp
    Cheddar cheese
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
    softened
8-oz. container chive and onion
    cream cheese, softened
2 t. paprika
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1 stalk broccoli, top removed
assorted crackers

Combine all ingredients except broccoli and crackers. Shape mixture to resemble a pumpkin. Trim broccoli stalk, if needed, and press lightly into the top of the pumpkin for a stem. Use a knife to make vertical lines down the sides of the cheese ball. Serve with crackers. Serves 10 to 15.

Can't watch it live? Check our Page on Facebook for a link to the video tomorrow afternoon...we'll post it there as soon as it's available!

The Countdown is On!

We're thrilled to be part of this year's Country Living Fair, coming up in just a few weeks! We hope you can join us for a weekend of shopping, live music, delicious food and so much more.

Check out our Events tab on our Page on Facebook
for all the details...see you there!

Where can you meet Vickie & Jo Ann for our next book signing?

  The annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival in Nappanee, Indiana!

Where: Amish Acres, 1600 West Market Street,
Nappanee, Indiana
When: Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 9:00 am through
Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Show hours: 9 am to 7 pm Thursday through Saturday and
10 am to 5 pm on Sunday

Book signings are scheduled for
Thursday from 2 to 4 pm and
Friday 10 am to 12 pm

Wear your comfiest clothes, because this festival is held on the grounds of Amish Acres, an 80-acre historic farm restoration. You'll find nearly 300 artists and crafters, folk singers, square dancers, strolling musicians and more!

Love country-style fair food? You'll find mouthwatering treats including pork barbecue, sweet corn, fried vegetables, strawberry shortcake, onion rings, fresh-baked bread and iced sassafras tea. There's also a family-style restaurant, meat & cheese shop, an antique soda fountain, fudge shop, lunch grill and bakery!

For even more information, click here: www.amishacres.com

Want to see where we’re headed next? Be sure to click the Events Tab on our Page on Facebook! It’s the best place to find all the details so you can plan to meet us when we’re in your neighborhood!

Video from Springfield!

After all the fun & excitement of last weekend, we wanted to share a little video we made at the show...enjoy!

Don't forget...special Springfield cookbook pricing won't last long!
Check out the sale collection today!

Sharing Some Photos from Springfield!

As we wrapped up day two of the Springfield Extravaganza, we thought we'd
pop over and share some photos with you. It's been so much fun meeting new friends (and some old ones too!) and sampling all the great food...oh, and there's shopping too!

These lovely ladies were first in line to get their cookbooks signed...
thanks for stopping by! 

The line kept us pretty busy throughout both days of book signing but we had a little time for fun too...












These kitchy guitars were made of vintage license plates...love that big birdhouse too!





Look at this shabby chic hutch we ran across...the chippy paint on the wooden doors and the porcelain enamel countertop were just perfect.









Loved these sweet little doll chairs...not sure how we'd put them to use but their size was irresistible.





Shopping all these great booths makes a girl hungry...check out these cream puffs! They're a must-have for Springfield and made locally by Schmidt's. YUM!



Thanks for taking a little tour of our time here in Springfield...Sunday's the last day of the market and we hope to see you there!

Enjoy!

P.S. Want to see even more photos from the market? Check out our Page on Facebook!

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The Fun Starts Tomorrow!

It's almost here and we're all abuzz with excitement!

We're packing up TONS of cookbooks, our aprons and
our very best book-signing pens...can't wait to meet YOU there!

Be sure to dress in layers so you'll be comfortable in the cool morning and stay cool in the afternoon that may heat up. Comfy shoes that you can walk around and around in are a must...with over two thousand vendors, it's sure to be a full day.  Have a pocket-size umbrella? Tuck it into your bag...you never know what Ohio weather holds!

Here's a handy list of other market must-haves...

• Your shopping list! Keep it general...costume jewelry for crafting, a nightstand for the guest room, a new pitcher for summertime. You'll be surprised how much it'll help keep you focused while you're browsing!
• Tape measure and room measurements so you'll know your bargain will fit once you get it home.
• Paint chips or fabric swatches you're trying to match.
• A small notebook to jot down measurements and dealer information...don't forget a pen!
• Digital camera to take snapshots of items (or booths!) to revisit before leaving for the day.
• A tote bag roomy enough to hold small finds or a wheeled cart to hold the heavier items.
• Bungee cords to secure items for the ride home and bubble wrap for breakables.
• In your backpack, tote a bottle of water, snacks, hand wipes, your cell phone to keep up with shopping buddies and CASH...most dealers prefer it!

What else do you seasoned shoppers recommend?

See you there!

 

P.S.  Did you see that the 20 finalists have been selected for the Preview Party contest? Click over to our Page on Facebook to see who'll be sharing recipes from Slow Cookers, Casseroles & Skillets!

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Coming This Weekend!

Today's also your LAST DAY to enter our Preview Party contest on Facebook...click the promotions tab to find out how you could be one of TWENTY winners!

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Great for Mothers' Day brunch!

This Sunday, we'll all be celebrating with moms, sisters, daughters, friends. Why not whip up this deliciously tropical take on chicken salad from our book, 5 Ingredients or Less and enjoy brunch with YOUR very favorite moms!

Island Chicken Salad

This recipe was shared by one of our most frequent contributors, Carol Hickman of Kingsport, Tennessee... thanks again, Carol!

10-oz. can chicken breasts,
   drained
8-oz. can crushed pineapple,
    drained
2 stalks celery, diced
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
    softened
2 T. mayonnaise

Mix all ingredients together until well blended; chill. Makes 4 servings.

Don't forget...it's coming up!

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Snapshots, stories and great news!

You'd think that after 25 years of reading your letters and cards, we would have been prepared for the whirlwind of well-wishes last weekend at the Country Living Fair.

Believe it or not, we were still bowled over by all your smiling faces...and the LINE of people waiting to get their books signed! Talking to many of you, we were truly amazed how many traveled from states away just to meet up with us...heartwarming doesn't begin to describe it.

A big THANK YOU to Country Living Magazine for putting on such a great event and allowing us the opportunity to meet up with so many Gooseberry Patch friends...it felt like a big reunion!






One of the reasons we were looking forward to being a part of the 2009 Country Living Fair was that we'd had such a great time shopping in years past! This year did not disappoint...so many great artisans, designers and craftspeople were in attendance this year. From vintage barkcloth pillows to this little weathered house, we found inspiration wherever we looked.

Fall colors were everywhere and we loved how many variations there were! From traditional painted wood to amazing carved gourds...these soft chenille pumpkins and felt pillows really captured the whimsical spirit of the season.

  

The warmth of everyone who stopped by combined with beautiful blue skies, a nice breeze and warm sun...we really couldn't have asked for a better weekend. Speaking of inspiration, we snapped a photo of this super-fun bike at Home Girl, whose booth was one of our favorites at the fair.

Another favorite spot of ours to visit (along with The Vintage Barn, pictured here) was Findings, where we loved all of Joanna's one-of-a-kind jewelry made from vintage buttons, charms and more. Really neat stuff!

We made lots of new friends while walking around including our fair neighbors, Woolly Bugger, who not only provided us with the best iced tea but the delicious smell of freshly roasted coffee all weekend too. Thanks, Darrell & Kathi!

Thanks again to everyone who stopped by the booth, admired our books & polka-dotted aprons and shared your day with us. We're already looking forward to next year and hope to see you there!

P.S.
As a special perk to those of you who didn't get to shop at our special fair prices, we've extended our sale through today...click here to shop the specials! It's not too early to stock up for the holidays so, even if you already have the titles on sale, they make great gifts too. Visit our page on Facebook for more details.

Oh, and if you enter the code FACEBOOK in the special promotion field when you're checking out, we'll autograph one of your books...it'll be just like being at the fair!