Gooseberry Patch

Makin' Muffins on Fox Today!

We made another trip over to our local Fox28 tv studio this morning and mixed up some grab & go muffins with our friends at Good Day Columbus. Who says a muffin has to be sweet? Not us! These muffins are a meal on the move and perfect for brunch... Read more →

Recipe Round-Up...Join the Fun!

Last week's was so much fun, we decided to host another Recipe Round-Up today! This time around, we're looking for your recipes using fresh veggies & fruit... here's a recipe to get you started! Cherry Tomato Poppers At the summertime farmers' markets, cherry tomatoes are at their peak of sweetness... Read more →

Keeping it Simple this Week!

This week's, our kitchen spotlight is shining on a cookbook filled with some of the easiest recipes in our collection...each one has just 5 or less ingredients! For those days that you want to keep things simple, this cookbook is sure to be the first one you pull off the... Read more →

Over a Dozen Free Recipes!

We've been having so much fun being a part of Good Day Columbus on our local Fox28 TV station, but if you're not in the Central Ohio viewing area, you may have missed these segments and the yummy recipes that go along with them! Click the links below each video... Read more →

Heading South This Friday!

Ever run across a blog and within reading a few posts, you feel like you really know someone? It happens sometimes when someone writes so clearly in their own voice that, for a minute, you can almost imagine have a conversation. Today's Featured Friday blogger is just like that. A... Read more →

Wanted: Your Quick & Easy Links!

Whenever we're clicking from blog to blog, we're always amazed at how MANY great recipes are out there. You guys are always cooking up something yummy! Linking to all the goodies we find is kind of impossible but wouldn't it be fun to have all those links in one place?... Read more →

Tick-Tock...It's That Time Again!

As much as we all like spending time creating delicious meals for our families, sometimes you just can't spend as much time in the kitchen...too many other things are calling our names, right? Well, it was those run-here-and-there days that inspired this week's Cookbook of the Week. Filled with over... Read more →

Slow-Cooker Recipes Bonus Pages!

Not only is Slow-Cooker Recipes full of tasty recipes that cook while you go about your day, our Cookbook of the Week also features menu inspiration in the back! Click the image to view larger. Each of these menus is made up of recipes you can find in the book,... Read more →

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:... Read more →

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Here are two recipes to celebrate the luck of the Irish today...enjoy! Mom’s Mini Reubens Found in Slow-Cookers, Casseroles & Skillets, this recipe was shared by Cheryl Breeden of North Platte, Nebraska...thanks, Cheryl! 2 16-oz. pkgs. shredded Swiss cheese 8-oz. bottle Thousand Island salad dressing 32-oz. pkg. refrigerated sauerkraut, drained... Read more →

What Are You Making Tomorrow?

Want to make dinner with an Irish flair tomorrow? Try this recipe from Slow-Cooker Recipes, this week's Cookbook of the Week! Pop this tasty take on traditional corned beef in the slow cooker in the morning and enjoy it at dinnertime...your family will love it. Jackie’s Apple Corned Beef Mary... Read more →

Celebrate Slow Cooking This Week!

Almost any busy family will tell you that their favorite secret weapon in the kitchen is their trusty slow cooker. This week's Cookbook of the Week is filled with over 200 recipes, ALL made in the slow cooker! If it's not already in your collection, you'll want to add... Slow-Cooker... Read more →

A Party Perfect Recipe...and a Video!

Today's recipe from 101 Easy Entertaining Recipes, our Cookbook of the Week, is one you might not want to wait for a party to fix...kids and grow-ups alike will love Mac & Cheese Nuggets! Mac & Cheese Nuggets Shared with us by Liz Plotnick-Snay from here at Gooseberry Patch, we... Read more →

Free Gifty Goodie for YOU!

Know someone who could use a little pampering? Here's an easy recipe that they'll love, especially in these dry winter months. Whip up a little scrub and then save and print the gift tag below! Vanilla-Brown Sugar Scrub You can find this recipe in our book, Recipes for Kindness. Made... Read more →

Are You a Gooseberry Expert?

If so, we need YOU! Whether you've been collecting our cookbooks for years or have just discovered Gooseberry Patch, we'd LOVE to hear what you think! When you look at your collection of Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, which one is the one you use the most? Which is the one that... Read more →

Last Day to Enter our Contest!

Have YOU shared your best idea yet? We've had over 400 comments so far but today's your LAST CHANCE to enter our Homestyle in a Hurry contest. It couldn't be easier! See details below. When writing the tips in Homestyle in a Hurry, one question was our inspiration... To enter,... Read more →

A Celebration Must-Have!

We love getting together with family & friends no matter what the occasion and one of the best parts of planning a party is deciding what you'll serve your guests! Whether it's little bites to munch while mingling, something special to sip, an extra-tasty treat to enjoy with friends, we... Read more →

Hoping to Hurry Spring Along

Though the birds are chirping and the sun is peeking out from behind the clouds, the calendar says it's still winter. But that won't stop us from thinking spring! Since March is National Craft Month, we're sharing a springtime recipe with a crafty spin. Springtime Pea Soup Mix From our... Read more →

An Irresistible Treat this Friday

Okay, this is somewhere between a Link We Love and a Free Goodie but since you can't actual EAT this post, we're calling it a Link We Love and we found it at... We're new to Picky Palate but we love it already! Jenny is the voice behind this blog... Read more →

Share an Idea...You Could Win!

Did you get your March edition of Feather Your Nest yet? If you haven't received it yet - and you're signed up! - you'll get it soon! Inside, you'll find out about a new contest that starts TODAY, right here on the blog. This month's eLetter features lots of goodies... Read more →