Gooseberry Patch

25 Recipes to Say Thanks!

WOW! We made it to 125,000 Fans on Facebook
and we couldn't have done it without all of YOU!

To celebrate and say thanks to everyone who joins in the fun there, here's the first chapter in Volume 2 of our Circle of Friends downloadable cookbook...25 of our very favorite brownie & bar recipes!

Feel free to share these with your friends and a special note to other bloggers out there: use the handy embed feature to share with your readers!

25 Brownie & Bar Recipes by Gooseberry Patch

 

Did you miss any of the previous downloadable chapters?
Find them all right here!

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Ready for YOUR Wishlist!

With Mothers' Day coming up this weekend, you may still
want to leave some well-placed tips for gift-giving.
Our Cookbook Collectors Checklist is newly updated
and ready for YOUR wishlist!

 

Gooseberry Patch Cookbook Collectors Checklist

 

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Sharing Spring Recipes?

When you're sharing recipes with friends, it's always nice to have a pretty card on which to jot down the ingredients and instructions. That's where this week's Friday Free Goodie comes in!

Just in time for Spring, our printable recipe cards will add a touch of Gooseberry Patch whimsy to any of your family recipes. Print as many as you like...they make great gift tags for homemade treats too.

Gooseberry Patch Recipe Cards

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Valentine's Day is Coming Up...

Baking up something special this weekend
to treat your Valentine?

Maybe you're making some treats
to take to school or work?

Our Sweet Shoppe Collection of FREE printables
is an easy way to add a finishing touch...
see below for gift tags, treat-toppers
and recipe cards too!

Gooseberry Patch Sweet Shoppe Collection

 

 

Want even more inspiration? Check out our cookbook, 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes shown on the cover of this collection...filled with decadent treat perfect for YOUR sweeties! Tune in Monday for a whole sampling of recipes from this book in our Menu of the Week.

 

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New (Free!) Christmas Tags

Two Fridays in a row with Free Goodies?

We didn't think you'd mind...especially at this time of year when wrapping presents is bound to be on your to-do list!

Click below to download our new set of Christmas Gift Tags!

 

Gooseberry Patch Christmas 2011 Tags

 

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Starting Your Wrapping Yet?

If you're one of those early shoppers who like to wrap it ALL up before Thanksgiving, today's post will come at the perfect time!

We created these tags as a free download...print them onto cardstock
and cut them out to add a little Gooseberry Patch charm
to your loved ones' gifts this year.

 

Gooseberry Patch Christmas Tags

 

Even if you haven't started shopping yet (guilty!) these make great additions
to homemade gifts or treats that you'll be sharing
with teachers, neighbors and friends.

Print 'em out and keep with your wrapping paper
or in the kitchen and you'll be ready!

 

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The Latest FREE Chapter!

Just in case you aren't a fan of our Page on Facebook, you may have missed our latest celebration there. Never fear, we'll get you all caught up!

Thanks so much for all of you who've helped up reach
our goal. Click below to view, download and print the
latest FREE chapter of our Circle of Friends cookbook...
enjoy 25 Savory Pie Recipes!

25 Savory Pie Recipes by Gooseberry Patch

 

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A Holiday Helper, Just for YOU!

Everyone could use a little helper when getting ready for the holidays, right?
As our way of celebrating Quick & Easy Christmas we put together
a FREE downloadable helper just for you!

With a dozen recipes, handy checklists for gift-giving & baking and a handful
of time-saving tips, it's sure to make your holiday season easier than ever...
view it below and download to your computer to print.

 

Gooseberry Patch Holiday Helper 2011

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Can You Believe It?

We recently crossed our next milestone number of Fans on
our Page on Facebook and, to say thanks, we shared the next
chapter of our FREE Circle of Friends cookbook...
it's 25 of our best burger recipes!

If you're not a Fan yet, join us there
for lots more goodies like this!

 

25 Burger Recipes

Not sure if you have them all?
Click here to see all 6 chapters!

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A Cute Kitchen Helper!

We recently ran across a sweet little project that we just had to share. Marie at Make and Takes is always crafting up some fun...have you visited her blog yet? Click below to go!

So much great inspiration to be found there! 

What's the project, you ask?
Well, it's right up our alley and we think you'll like it too...

Isn't that a darling recipe card holder?

Visit Make and Takes for complete instructions on making your own. It only takes a few supplies and you could easily whip it out in under an hour.

These would make a great handcrafted surprise for a new bride or for a housewarming, wouldn't they? Print out our recipe cards and add a few of your family favorites for a thoughtful gift.

Download our cards below!

Gooseberry Patch Recipe Cards

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Brand NEW Free Goodie this Friday!

Potlucks, carry-ins and church socials...these little labels will come in handy the next time you take a covered dish to any gathering! Download from Scribd and print on a sheet of sticker paper or onto these labels and not only will your recipe taste delicious, it'll look extra cute too!

You could even print 'em on cardstock and they'd make great gift tags for your homemade goodies any time of year. Punch a hole in the corner and tie on with a little raffia or ribbon and it'll be all set to give!

Gooseberry Patch Kitchen Labels

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Handpicked for Summertime!

Want to treat yourself to a new cookbook but
aren't sure which one would be best for this time of year?

Present-shopping for a summertime birthday, shower or wedding?

Here's out handpicked perfect-for-summer cookbook checklist...
today's FREE Goodie is just what you were looking for!

 

Summer Cookbook Checklist

 

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BONUS from Best-Ever Cookies!

 

It's been a week of cookie-tastic fun...can you believe there's even MORE to share from Best-Ever Cookies? It's true!

In the back of this week's Cookbook of the Week, there are TWO bonus pages of copy & color tags. Use them for gifting, bake sale-ing or cookie swapping...however you like!

 

 

 

Click the images below to view them at full size.

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you catch our Virtual Cookie Swap on our Page on Facebook this week? If you haven't downloaded your dozen FREE recipes from this cookbook, get clicking on that little cloud button at the bottom!

Oh and if you'd like to share these goodies on Facebook or your blog, it's easy...just use the arrow button to get started.

Best-Ever Cookies Virtual Cookie Swap Recipes

Linking up with Sweet Indulgence Sunday...thanks for hosting, Kim!

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HOORAY! Chapter 4 is Here!

Thanks to all of you who've joined us on our
Page on Facebook...we made it to our next goal!

As our way of saying thanks, here's the next
chapter of our FREE Circle of Friends cookbook!

Click below to download to your computer, print, view on
your screen at full size or share with friends...enjoy!

25 Slow-Cooker Recipes by Gooseberry Patch

 

Did you miss any of the previous downloadable chapters?
Find all FOUR right here!

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Share Your Recipes in Style!

 

For today's Friday Fun, we're continuing to celebrate our brand new cookbook, 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes...up next, another free download!

Next time your very best recipe is requested, share it on one of our fancy new recipe cards...fresh-baked in the Gooseberry Patch Sweet Shoppe!

 

 

Gooseberry Patch Sweet Shoppe Recipe Cards

All week long, we've been celebrating our Cookbook of the Week with free goodies like this one. Think you might have missed one? Click the links below and get them all...

The post that started it all...plus a video!

Super-sweet avatars for you to use anywhere you like!

Gift tags perfect for bake sales or just surprising someone special.

Get the recipe for Key Lime Cupcakes from the book!

Want to spread the word or post a link to our free cards? Just click the button below!

Making a Gift from the Kitchen?

To celebrate this week's Cookbook of the Week, we're sharing a week full of FREE goodies inspired by 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes.

Today, you'll get the Gooseberry Patch Sweet Shoppe Gift Tags, ready to print from right here or you can click download to save them to your computer and print later. Enjoy!

 

Gooseberry Sweet Shoppe Gift Tags

Want to share these tags with someone sweet? You know what to do...

Welcome to our Virtual Open House!

C'mon in...to celebrate our new cookbook, Homemade Christmas, we're hosting a virtual open house. Just as if we all lived close enough to gather together, our virtual open house features a look inside our homes, lots of delicious treats to share and a fun take-home packet
of recipes!

Watch the video below and then download the dozen recipes. (You can also view them right here on the blog.)

These are just the start of our gifts to you this year...check out Homemade Christmas for even more goodies.

 

The very merriest of holiday seasons starts now!

 

Download all twelve recipes from Scribd below or click here to view them all right here on the blog!

 

Homemade Christmas Open House Recipes

 

Thanks for celebrating with us!

Have a blog where you'd like to share the video or our downloadable recipes? Want to post these goodies on Facebook? Use our handy button below!

 

A Sneak Peek into our Next FREE Chapter!

Did you know that we're just a few hundred Facebook fans away from 50,000?

It's true!

And, when we reach the big 5-0, we'll release the next chapter of our FREE downloadable cookbook...25 of our best meatloaf recipes!

Today, we're giving you a sneak peek inside the chapter and reminding you to join in the fun on Facebook, if you haven't already. Tell your friends too! Click the Like button and you'll be signed up for all the inside scoop.

Cornbread & Jalapeño Meatloaf

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 c. cornbread, crumbled
1/4 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. shredded Pepper Jack cheese
3/4 c. frozen corn, thawed
1/2 c. onion, minced
3 to 4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 t. salt
1 t. pepper

Mix beef and pork in a large bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Stir cornbread mixture into meat mixture. Form into a rounded loaf; place in a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Cover loosely with aluminum foil; return to oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

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Just in case you missed the first two chapters, and haven't used the shortcuts in our sidebar, check out the links below!

25 Mac & Cheese Recipes

25 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

See our entire collection here!

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