Gooseberry Patch

Congrats, Shari!

Here's a big Gooseberry Patch congratulations going out to Shari Upchurch of Dearing, Georgia...this sweet-as-can-be photo of her and darling daughter Elizabeth appeared in the McDuffie Mirror, a newspaper in her area! Click here to read the whole article. Her recipe appears in our book, 101 Slow-Cooker Recipes, and it's... Read more →

A Visit to Prairie Flower Farm!

Smack dab in the middle of Kansas (or pretty close anyway!) you'll find a little pocket of goodness called Prairie Flower Farm...lucky for us, Linda is not only a busy wife & mom but she finds time to blog too. No matter where we are, we can visit the farm... Read more →

Just a Little Somethin' Sweet...

Were you curious about those old-fashioned recipes mentioned in Cynthia's review of Dinners on a Dime yesterday? Well, we can't be sure, but we're betting this one will bring back sweet memories for everyone! Sent to us by Darwin McCurry of Pueblo, Colorado, the recipe was originally named for his... Read more →

Have You Reviewed?

So many of you write and let us know what you're enjoying about our cookbooks but did you know that you can let EVERYONE know too? Each cookbook on our website welcomes customer reviews and we love to hear what you're thinking about your new book! Here's one submitted by... Read more →

Want to WIN a Signed Cookbook?

We're starting a NEW contest and, if you can answer that question in 25 words or less, you could WIN! What will you win, you ask? A cookbook of your choice (from the selection available on our site) signed by Vickie & Jo Ann just for you! Here's how you... Read more →

February Snow

Remember back in January when I wanted to snap some photos before all the snow melted? Well, I had no idea what Ohio was in store for this month! Look at all the snow piled up there...that's one chilly crow! Look how the big old pine tree holds onto all... Read more →

Who's Featured This Friday?

It's Homesteaders Heart! We first learned of this blog back in October of last year, when we had our Farmhouse Kitchen cookbook giveaway. To get the cookbook, folks filmed videos of themselves and their Gooseberry goodies. Kim's was so funny...everyone in the office enjoyed it! Click here to watch it... Read more →

Looking for a Speedy Supper?

You've come to the right place! Marla Caldwell of Forest, Indiana sent us this super-easy recipe and it appears in our book, Speedy Suppers. A new twist on fried chicken, it's so tasty even the kids will be asking for seconds! Cut your chicken into tenders or nuggets for an... Read more →

Craft a Cup Cozy!

The days here in Ohio couldn't be snowier and we're all dreaming of curling up with a warm cup of goodness. If you're feeling crafty, this cup cozy is a great way to surprise friends, co-workers, neighbors...sure to be appreciated this time (or any time!) of year. Here's how to... Read more →

We've created our official Circle of Friends so we can gather all of our friends (that's you!) around the table and fill everyone in on the latest scoop at once! Do you... • Love being the FIRST to find out what's going on? • Want to have an influential voice... Read more →

Happy Valentine's Day!

Cupcakes with Sawyer!

For Valentine's day this year, Sawyer and a little buddy made cupcakes...I wanted to share some of the sweet photos from that day. Testing out the icing...yep, it's yummy! Starting to actually put the icing ON the cupcakes... All done...now for the sprinkles! A baker's dozen, ready to enjoy! Want... Read more →

Introducing...Doodles & Company!

It's Featured Friday again and this week, we're shining our spotlight on a blogger you may not be familiar with...yet! This week's blog, Doodles & Co, is written by Chelsie Holste from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Nearly every day she writes about her kitchen adventures, complete with mouthwatering photos & recipes,... Read more →

We Have a Winner...and a Recipe!

Congratulations to Renae Scheiderer... she's the lucky winner of our photo contest! She shared these photos on her blog, Down on the Farm. Be sure to check out Renae's post for her take on the Taco Soup recipe shown here and originally appearing in Family Favorites. She even includes a... Read more →

Calling All Bloggers...Free Cookbook!

Okay blogger friends...you only have ONE DAY LEFT to enter our contest and, so far, ALL of our entries have been on Facebook. We want you guys to get counted too! Here's how it works... Step 1: Make something yummy from one of our cookbooks. Step 2: Before you &... Read more →

Crafty Fun for Friends!

Here in Ohio, we're on a break between snow storms but it's definitely a day to stay warm & cozy on the couch. If you're snowed in, or just want to spend the day creating, whip up some of these sweet bookmarks for your best girlfriends...Valentine's day is just around... Read more →

Decorate Your Desktop

Each month, we share a little of our own Gooseberry Patch artwork in the form of desktop wallpaper. They capture the very best of the season and, even better, they're free! Here are the latest... Click here to get yours...easy instructions included! Already have these? Stay tuned for more in... Read more →

Our Very First Featured Friday!

Happy February, everyone! Since we started our blog, and started reading lots of other blogs, we've really been overwhelmed by the number of folks out there who are talking about Gooseberry Patch. Whether they're sharing love of our cookbooks or talking about making one of our recipes for dinner, it's... Read more →

We Want to Hear from You!

We were overwhelmed by your response to our recent Farmers’ Market Favorites offer! It was our biggest book launch ever so... THANK YOU! Hundreds of you ordered your signed copy and, now that Vickie & Jo Ann have signed the last book and put them all in the mail, we... Read more →

New Contest Starts Tomorrow!

Do you have a family favorite recipe or special occasion dish that comes from one of our cookbooks? Snap a photo between now and next week and you could WIN one of our new cookbooks! Make sure you and the book (plus your dish, of course!) are in the photo... Read more →