Gooseberry Patch

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The Merry Month of May!

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A Market-Fresh Recipe Round-Up!

Here in Ohio, we're just getting starting to get veggie starts in the ground, but we know the days of homegrown tomatoes, zucchini and cucumbers aren't too far away. These fresh veggies and fruits have inspired some of our best-loved recipes...we know you must have a few winners stashed away too!

 So tell us...

What are YOUR favorite FRESH VEGGIE & FRUIT recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

 

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Here's one of our favorites from Farmers' Market Favorites..visit our
Menu of the Week for 6 MORE recipes from this cookbook.

Bruschetta Pizza
Madonna Alexander of Chicago, Illinois shared this recipe with us. She writes, "If you can, prepare the bruschetta mix early in the day. The longer the flavors blend, the better it tastes. You'll have some left over but that's okay. I made an omelet wtih this mix and it was awesome!" We love this recipe as a main dish, but cut your pieces smaller and it would make a tasty appetizer to share too.

10 roma tomatoes, chopped
5 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. fresh basil, chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. plus 1 T. olive oil, divided
1/2 t. pepper
1/4 t. garlic salt
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
13.8-oz. tube refrigerated pizza crust dough
1/2 c. pizza sauce
8-oz. pkg. shredded Italian-blend cheese
dried oregano to taste

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, onion, 1/4 cup oil, pepper, garlic salt and vinegar. Stir to blend; drain. Place pizza crust dough on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pizza sauce. Top with 1-1/2 to 2 cups tomato mixture. Sprinkle on cheese and oregano. Drizzle remaining oil over top. Bake according to pizza crust dough package directions. Serves 6.

 

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Thinking Spring Yet?

We're not sure how the weather is in your neck of the woods, but our "springtime" has turned mighty cold here in Ohio...there were actually snow flurries yesterday in the northern part of the state! Brrr...

BUT, we know that warmer days are right around the corner, and we're sure that you're looking forward to them just as much as we are. So today, even though it doesn't feel much like Spring, we're hoping that your recipes will put us in a warmer state of mind.

 So tell us...

What are YOUR favorite SPRINGTIME SUPPER recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

 

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Here's a light salad that you'll love, from our cookbook, Dinners on a Dime! Check out our Menu of the Week for 6 MORE recipes from this bestseller.

Dilly Cucumber Salad
This recipe was shared with us by Debra Holme, all the way from Victoria, Australia! She writes, "When I moved here to Australia, I brought along my Gooseberry Patch books. I absolutely love your books. They make me a bit homesick, but they are comforting to look at and read. I’ve introduced them to some of my new Aussie neighbors. I am happy to share this recipe with you." We love the recipe, Debra, and we're glad we could bring you a little flavor of home!

4 c. cucumbers, peeled
    and thinly sliced
3/4 c. sour cream
1 T. oil
1 t. sugar
1/2 t. garlic salt
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. white vinegar
1/4 t. dill weed

Place cucumbers in a serving bowl. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients except dill weed; add to cucumbers and toss to coat. Sprinkle dill weed over salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Mix lightly before serving. Makes 5 to 6 servings.

 

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Top 5 Leftover Ham Recipes

Enjoying Easter Ham tomorrow?

Here are 5 yummy recipes that'll make
short work of any leftovers!

 

Ham & Swiss Cheese Rolls
Enjoy this recipe from 101 Christmas Recipes...Janet Stewart from Owensboro, Kentucky shared this recipe with us and it's one of our very favorites!

3/4 c. margarine
1-1/2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t. dry mustard
1-1/2 t. poppy seed
2 t. dried, minced onion
2 12-ct. pkgs. Hawaiian rolls
1 lb. thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 lb. sliced Swiss cheese

Combine margarine, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, poppy seed and onion in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove from heat. Slice individual rolls in half. Make sandwiches using bread, ham and cheese. Place sandwiches on an ungreased 15"x10" jelly-roll pan. Spoon margarine mixture over sandwiches. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 12 servings.

 

Cheesy Ham & Vegetable Bake
Jackie Flood from Geneseo, New York shared this recipe with us...you can find it in our cookbook, 101 Easy Everyday Recipes.

1-1/2 c. rotini pasta, uncooked
16-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli,
    carrots and cauliflower blend
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
    cheese, divided
1-1/2 c. cooked ham, chopped
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. croutons, crushed

Cook pasta according to package directions; add frozen vegetables to cooking water just to thaw. Drain; place mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Mix sour cream, milk, one cup cheese, ham, onion and garlic; stir into pasta mixture in dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese during last 5 minutes of baking. Serves 6. 

 

Macaroni & Cheese Chowder
Enjoy this recipe from 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches...it's from Jo Ann's kitchen.

14-oz. can chicken broth
1 c. water
1 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked
8-oz. pkg. pasteurized process
    cheese spread
1 c. cooked ham, diced
1 c. frozen corn
1 c. milk

Bring broth and water to boil over medium heat. Add macaroni and cook until tender, approximately 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer and stir until cheese is melted. Makes 4 servings. 

 

Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
This hearty recipe appears in 101 Homestyle Favorites and was shared by Lisa Quick from Clarksburg, Maryland.

2 T. onion, chopped
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. dry mustard
1 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
1-1/2 c. milk
2 c. shredded Cheddar
    cheese, divided
6 c. potatoes, peeled, cooked
    and sliced
1/2 lb. cooked ham, cubed

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in butter; blend in flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened; mix in 1-1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat; add potatoes and toss to coat. Spoon into a greased 13"x9" baking pan; arrange ham and remaining cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serves 6.

 

Giant Stuffed Sandwich
You can use your leftover ham in place of the deli ham in this recipe from 101 Easy Entertaining Recipes. Thanks to Helen Williams from Heath, Ohio, who shared it with us.

1/2 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1/2 c. boiling water
2 T. butter
16-oz. pkg. hot roll mix
3/4 c. very warm water
    (110 to 115 degrees)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. coarse mustard
9-oz. pkg. sliced deli honey ham
6-oz. pkg. sliced deli roast turkey
6-oz. pkg. sliced deli roast chicken
1 to 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
8 slices Cheddar cheese
Garnish: shredded lettuce

Combine oats, boiling water and butter in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Dissolve yeast from roll mix in warm water; add to oat mixture. Stir well; mix in eggs. Add flour from roll mix; blend well. Form into a 10-inch circle on a greased 12" pizza pan. Cover; let rise for 25 minutes, until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; cut in half horizontally. Whisk together mayo and mustard; spread over cut sides. Assemble sandwich and cut into wedges. Serves 8 to 12.

 

 

 

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Gathering Up Easter Favorites!

Easter always meant a big family meal at Grandma's house. Her best dishes and lace tablecloth would set the table and there were always a few extra chairs pulled up for special guests. We loved getting together with aunts, uncles and cousins...maybe there'd even be an egg hunt in the backyard!

What were the recipes that were must-haves at Easter dinner for your family? For us, it was a sweet glazed ham, fluffy mashed potatoes and Grandma's Ambrosia salad. We'd love to hear about your traditions in the comments and have your recipes linked up below.

 So tell us...

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

 

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Here's one that reminds us of Grandma's...it's from our book, 101 Homestyle Favorites and was originally shared by Rachel Ripley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thanks, Rachel! 

Sweet Ambrosia Salad

 10-oz. can pineapple chunks,
    drained
14-1/2 oz. jar maraschino
    cherries, drained
11-oz. can mandarin oranges,
    drained
8-oz. container sour cream
10-1/2 oz. pkg. pastel mini
    marshmallows
1/2 c. sweetened flaked coconut

Combine fruit in a large bowl; stir in sour cream until coated. Fold in marshmallows and coconut; cover and chil overnight. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

 

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Well, Hello There April!

 

(Okay, we know it's not Friday but wouldn't it be nice if it was? Besides, "middle of the day Tuesday goodie" doesn't have quite the same ring.)

The birds are singing, flowers are in bloom and we couldn't be happier! Add some spring cheer to your computer's desktop with a brand new wallpaper for April...enjoy!
 

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Calling All Cakes & Pies!

Who doesn't love dessert? We sure do and we'll always have a soft spot for those family-favorite recipes that we've enjoyed for years. There's just no substitute for Mom's fudgy birthday cake and good old-fashioned cherry pie, still warm from the oven. Remember that impossibly high carrot cake or that perfect made-from-scratch lemon meringue? 

Whether they're recipes passed on from Mom or Grandma or whether they're your own creations, these blue-ribbon-worthy cakes & pies are what we're rounding up today.

 So tell us...

What are YOUR favorite CAKE AND PIE recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

 

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  Here's one of our favorites from Sunday Dinner at Grandma's !

Strawberry Layer Cake
This blue-ribbon cake recipe was shared by Steven Wilson of Chesterfield, Virginia. He writes, "Spring was always a wonderful time of year growing up in North Carolina...it meant strawberry time. I remember going with Grandma to the strawberry farm to pick those huge, luscious red berries, often
eating as many as we put in the basket! She always used some of the fresh berries to make one of her delicious cakes to take to the Sunday night church social."

6-oz. pkg. strawberry gelatin mix
1/2 c. hot water
18-1/2 oz. pkg. white cake mix
2 T. all-purpose flour
1 c. strawberries, hulled and chopped
4 eggs

In a large bowl, dissolve dry gelatin mix in hot water; cool. Add dry cake mix, flour and strawberries; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating slightly after each one. Pour batter into 3 greased 8" round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until cake tests done. Cool; assemble cake layers with Strawberry Frosting. Serves 12.

Strawberry Frosting:

1/4 c. butter, softened
3-3/4 to 5 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. strawberries, hulled and finely chopped

Blend butter and powdered sugar together, adding sugar to desired consistency. Add strawberries; blend thoroughly.

 

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Easter Memories!

Remember when Easter was all about a new dress, matching purse and those little white gloves? We do! With the holiday just a few weeks away, we wanted to share a few pictures from those days that were all about the baskets...and the candy!

(Who are we kidding? It's still about the candy sometimes!)

Can you spot Jo Ann in this photo? She's the one in the sweet bonnet holding her little purse. She remembers spending holidays with the whole family, including cousins pictured here.

(Click the photos to see them up close!)

 

"It took forever for Mom to get us all ready for church on Easter Sunday. When we got home, we always celebrated with a big family brunch. It was a lot of excitement and lots of fun too...including an egg hunt in the backyard!"

 

Vickie's in the photo on the right...surrounded by all her baskets!

"I was almost 5 when this photo was snapped. I don't even remember where all the baskets came from but I do remember feeling
really special with all my goodies and my
new dress!"

 

 

Have a photo you'd like to share?
Post it on our Page on Facebook...we'd love to hear about your Easter memories or what you're most looking forward to celebrating!

 

We're linking up with Hershey's Bunny Trail today...it's a super-fun collection of Easter memories, traditions and more! Click over
today to see who else is on the Bunny Trail.

 

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St. Patrick's Day Winners!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY WINNERS!

In this week's Recipe Round-Up, we asked you to vote for your favorite links shared. Here are the recipes that received the most Likes as of Friday afternoon!

Grasshopper Cake from The Country Cook

 

Creamed Cucumbers ALSO from The Country Cook

 

Corned Beef & Cabbage from SusieQTPies Scraps of Life

 

Lucky St. Patrick's Day Brownies
ALSO from SusieQTPies Scraps of Life

 

Spanokopita Pie from Angie's BIG Love of Food

 

Thanks to EVERYONE who linked up this week and all of you
who voted. 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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A Round-Up for St. Patrick's Day!

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, we know SOME of you are planning to serve up something special on Saturday. We've found so much inspiration on Pinterest and have even started our own Luck O' the Irish board there...what are you planning?

(If you need a Pinterest invite, drop us a note and we'll send you one!)

Even if you're not fixing anything Irish-inspired on Saturday, we know you have a green recipe on your blog, be it salad, beans, spinach or maybe even your own Shamrock Shake! So tell us...

What are YOUR favorite ST. PATRICK'S DAY recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

 

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Here's one of our favorites from
101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes!

 

 

Emerald Isle Cupcakes
Shared by Jackie Smulski of Lyons, Illinois, these lucky little cakes are perfect for celebrating with your little leprechauns. Jackie writes, "These cupcakes are not only good for St. Patrick's Day but are also a refreshing treat to welcome the first day of spring!"

1-3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. sugar
3.4-oz. pkg. instant pistachio
    pudding mix
1-1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1-1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. oil
1/2 t. vanilla extract
few drops green food coloring
16-oz. container cream
    cheese frosting
Garnish: candy sprinkles

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, dry pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix until well blended. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick tests clean. Cool in tin on a wire rack. Add a few drops of food coloring to the frosting and frost the cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles. Makes 1-1/2 dozen.

 

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Welcome March!

 

Here's a brand new (FREE!) desktop wallpaper,
just in time to welcome March! We hope it inspires
you to bake up some new memories in your kitchen.
 

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Inspired by Old-Fashioned Get-Togethers...

Remember enjoying church suppers on sunny Sunday afternoons? These get-togethers were filled with family & friends and some of the best-tasting meals we've ever had.

Recipe cards would be passed from one family to the next but there was always someone's chicken-salad secret that wasn't shared. What WAS the ingredient you could never guess in Maryann's meatball sauce?

These sought-after recipes and all the others we remember enjoying after Sunday service were the inspiration for our Cookbook of the Week!

If it's not already part of your collection,
say hello to Church Suppers!

Doesn't that cover take you back to your own get-togethers? We love all of our cookbook covers, but this one really shines.

Let's take a look at the chapters inside...

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Pancake Breakfasts,  Soup Suppers & Chili Cookoffs and Ice Cream Socials & Bake Sales remind us of all the different times we'd gather to enjoy a meal together. No matter what the occasion - or for no occasion at all! - you're sure to find a recipe your family will love.

 

Ladies Lunch is filled with potluck favorites, chicken-salad secrets and a few punch recipes too! Throughout the book, the tips at the bottom of each page inspire you to make your get-togethers even more special. You'll find ideas for recipe swaps, clever serving suggestions and tablesetting tips as well.

 

In Summertime Socials, Food for a Crowd, Election Day Dinners and sprinkled throughout the other chapters, you'll find recipes to make for more than just your family. These will come in handy for family reunions, parties, potlucks and of course, church suppers!

 

Ice Cream Socials & Bake Sales isn't the only spot in Church Suppers you'll find desserts, but it's a delicious collection nonetheless! We've also included some packaging ideas in this chapter so you'll be ready to wow your bake-sale customers...these tips make it easy to give sweet treats to friends as well.

 

All this talk of bake sales and ice cream socials makes us want to share something sweet with YOU! Enjoy this recipe from Church Suppers.

Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake
Shared by Kathi Rostash of Nevada, Ohio, she writes, "I made this for a church get-together and had many requests for the recipe...so will you!" We're not surprised, Kathi. Thanks again for sharing!

2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
1 c. butter
1 c. water
1/4 c. creamy peanut butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 c. buttermilk

Sift together flour, sugar, salt and baking soda in a large bowl; set aside. Combine butter, water and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add to flour mixture and mix well; set aside. Combine eggs, vanilla and buttermilk; add to peanut butter mixture. Spread into a greased 15"x10" jelly-roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until it springs back when gently touched. Spread Peanut Butter Icing over warm cake. Makes 15 to 20 servings.

Peanut Butter Icing:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. creamy peanut butter
1/3 c. plus 1 T. milk
16-oz. pkg. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla extract

Combine butter, peanut butter and milk in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and vanilla to a spreading consistency.

Can we toot the Church Suppers horn a little more?
Here are some reviews of the book from longtime collectors.

Overall:
Lori from Stephenville, Texas
Date Posted: 10/16/2008 09:34:07

Church Suppers

I have been collecting Gooseberry Cookbooks for over 10 years now! I love every one of them but when I saw Church Suppers I fell in love with it. The cover is beautiful! I love church potlucks outside under the big oak trees and this book is perfect. The tips on Lady's Luncheons and Summertime Socials are amazing. It brings back so many memories of bringing families and friends together! Thank you.

 

Overall:
Rose from Platte City, MO
Date Posted: 11/07/2008 12:47:41

My new favorite

I have several (at least 10) Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, and this one quickly became my new favorite. I love making recipes from this book. They are new to me, but have the taste of old-time goodness. I also love having recipes to feed a crowd...with a growing family and a busy social life, this cookbook is very useful. It would also make a great gift!

Click here to read all the reviews for this book!

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Welcome May!

The merry month of May is here...
celebrate with a new desktop wallpaper!

 

 

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Take a Tour of Bloggers!

With Springtime in full swing in most places and Easter coming up in a few days, we thought it'd be fun to take a little tour of some of our past Featured Friday bloggers and see what they're up to these days. Here's to finding inspiration wherever you look...enjoy!

 

 

Want to fix something special for breakfast? Try Anna's caramel rolls...they're a Gooseberry Patch recipe!

 

 

 

If you're more in the mood for a savory breakfast on Easter Sunday, give Leah's make-ahead breakfast scramble a try and you can just pop it in the oven in the morning!

 

 

 

Tina's Bunny Buns would be a fun treat for little folks Easter morning! These little treats were the inspiration behind this post. Thanks Tina!

 

 

 

Traditional Easter dinner at Carmen's house always includes Ham and Popeye...puffy little noodle-dumplin's sounds good to us!

 

 

 

 

Kristin whipped up this marinated veggie salad and we think it'd be a great side dish.

 

 

 

Mix up Cris's quick & easy baked beans...they'd be just right alongside your ham!

 

 

 

 

Tina also shared her recipe for classic deviled eggs! It's just not Easter dinner without these, right?

 

 

 

 

Looking for a must-share appetizer to serve? Jen posted that she'll be whipping up some of our quick Reuben Dip...yum!

 

 

 

Gail recently posted Claudia's Famous Wing Dip and we think it'd be a great addition too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jackie has created a whole page of Easter dinner deliciousness on her blog, including some sweet little Easter basket cupcakes!

 

 

 

 

For the dessert table, there are so many goodies out there...Cora's cookies capture so much of the meaning behind this special day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carmen's Resurrection Rolls do too...bonus photos of cute helpers in this post!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kim is sharing her recipe for Luscious Lime Cheesecake...cool and refreshing!

 

 

 

 

She also whipped up this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie that you could serve this weekend. Looks like a magazine, doesn't it?

 

 

 

Try Carrie's Easy Homemade Cherry Jelly or Jewish Sweet Challah Bread and add something really special to your celebration.

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of cherries, we don't think anyone would say no to this classic cherry cobbler Jodi posted recently. It's from our cookbook, Quick & Easy Autumn!

 

 

 

 

 

Check out this cute idea that Susie's sharing...Easter in a Jar! Note to other bloggers: this is a blog hop so be sure to link up too.

 

 

 

 

Oh, and if you happen to have some ham left over, Leah's ham sandwiches look amazing...we're really looking forward to trying these!

 

 

 

 

Tina found some beautiful marble eggs...you can't eat 'em but she'll enjoy them year after year. Aren't they pretty?

 

 

 

We hope you found something yummy to try here or some inspiration as we head into a weekend filled with celebration. Enjoy every moment...and if you're making something tasty, share a link in the comments! We'd love to hear about it.

Free Goodie...Just in Time for Spring!

With Easter right around the corner, chances are you'll be getting together with family soon. For lots of us, that'll involve a big dinner where everyone brings something to share. If you're lucky, you'll try something new (and delicious!) and you'll just HAVE to have the recipe...that's where this week's Friday Free Goodie comes in!

Download and print a few of our Springtime Recipe Cards and you'll be ready to jot down all those dinner discoveries!

There are THREE designs in all...scroll through them by clicking the arrows in the lower right-hand corner.
Gooseberry Patch Spring Recipe Cards

 

To Download: Click the little cloud button at the bottom. You'll go to Scribd where you can download and print.

To Share: Click the button with a square and an arrow. They're free to share on Facebook and Twitter...you can even embed them on your blog for your readers to enjoy.

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Finding great recipes and then sharing 'em with your friends & family...it's what Gooseberry Patch is all about!

Friday's Free Goodie

No foolin'!
Today's Free Goodie is a brand new wallpaper
to celebrate a brand new month...enjoy!

 

Click here to visit our download page!

 

 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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This Friday is for the Birds!

Want to make a cozy home for all those birds hopping around your backyard? It's easy to craft your own country house from a gourd and invite a 'tweet' little family to move in! We love how these look hanging from a tree or even on a shepherd's hook.

Photo: Home Made Simple
Click the link above for more helpful tips!

Gourd Birdhouse
This idea can be found in our book Celebrate the Seasons.

Dried gourd, 8" or larger
Warm, soapy water
Sharp knife, fine-toothed
    craft saw or drill
Raffia or ribbon
Paint, if desired

Wash gourd in soapy water to remove dirt and mold; let dry. Using a knife, saw or drill, cut a hole in the gourd's side 1" to 1-1/2" in diameter. The size of the hole will determine which birds will "rent" your house. Remove seeds and any remaining pulp and clean inside with soapy water. Cut or drill a few holes in the bottom for drainage. Add another pair of holes near the top of the gourd; thread ribbon or raffia through to hang your new birdhouse. Paint a few pretty flowers around the door or just leave plain...the birds will love it!

Want to make this birdhouse but don't want to dry your own gourd?

Check local craft stores, nurseries or order online...they don't cost much!
Click here to order your pre-cleaned and dried gourd from Amish Gourds, crafted in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

Share this idea with a friend...it's easy!