Gooseberry Patch

Headed to the Fair this Week!

The Ohio State Fair is going on right now, as well as several local county fairs in our area. This time of year is filled with these hometown celebrations and whether you love the animals, the midway or the people-watching, one thing we all love is the FOOD! This week,... Read more →

6 of Mom's Favorites!

This week's Menu of the Week comes from a cookbook that was inspired by the first cook most of us looked up to...MOM! Mom's Favorite Recipes is packed with comfort food recipes that don't take all day in the kitchen, unless they're simmering away in the slow cooker. Whether you're... Read more →

Our Garden-Goodies Winners!

GARDEN-GOODIES WINNERS FROM OUR RECIPE ROUND-UP! 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... Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Flour Me With Love Tomato Pie with Buttermilk Biscuit... Read more →

A Sizzling Friday Free Goodie!

Another chapter in our Circle of Friends cookbook, 25 Burgers, is now available as a FREE eBOOK, for a limited time only! (NOW through Sunday, July 29, 2012!) Just in case you missed the link on our Page on Facebook, click the image below to visit the landing page on... Read more →

What's Growing in YOUR Garden?

If you've been a diligent waterer this year, you may have been rewarded with homegrown goodies from your garden! We love the fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, herbs and more that are so abundant in the summertime and we're sure that you're growing lots of goodies of your own. So, tell... Read more →

Christmas in July?

It's been so sweltering recently, we thought we have a little fun with this week's Menu of the Week...how about a little Christmas in July? No matter what time of year, welcoming family & friends to our kitchens is one of our favorite things about the holidays, and even without... Read more →

Our Beat-the-Heat Winners!

BEAT-THE-HEAT WINNERS FROM OUR RECIPE ROUND-UP! 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... Tomato & Spinach Pasta Salad from Hot Eats and Cool Reads Crunchy Broccoli & Bacon Salad... Read more →

New Cookbook Badges for YOU!

Were YOU published in one of our most recent cookbooks? We couldn't create our cookbooks without the generous cooks all across the country who continue to share recipes with us. As another way to say thanks, we're excited to share our latest Cookbook Badges with you today. You can use... Read more →

Recipes to Beat the Heat!

We've had so many HOT days in the high nineties that we've lost count, and we know that many of YOU in the south and west have had more than your fair share of summer here lately too! Whether it's salads, sandwiches, grilled goodies or ice cream for dinner, how... Read more →

Menu of the Week from One-Pot Meals!

We just love the cozy feeling to sitting down with our family to enjoy a home-cooked dinner. It's even better when dinner is cooked in just one pot or pan, isn't it? If you're looking for a way to relax with loved ones while a full-of-flavor dinner simmers away, our... Read more →

Winners from our Stovetop Round-Up!

STOVETOP WINNERS FROM OUR RECIPE ROUND-UP! 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... Eezy Peezy Mediterranean Chicken Penne from Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen Bananas Foster Quesadillas with Caramel-Rum Sauce... Read more →

Dress Up Your Desktop!

Looking for a slice of summertime to jazz up your computer desktop? Enjoy this free downloadable wallpaper! Click above to view larger! To save it as your desktop wallpaper or background, just click on the image above and then, when the window pops up, right-click or control-click on that image... Read more →

What's Simmering on YOUR Stovetop?

In the summertime, we love recipes that don't heat up the kitchen, don't you? Our slow cookers and grills really get a workout these days, but another simple way to cook dinner is to pull out one of our favorite one-pot stovetop recipes! We all have a few mix-it-up-and-simmer dishes... Read more →

Come On Over for our Menu of the Week!

This time of year is perfect for gathering with family & friends...our latest Menu of the Week is filled with recipes you'll love to share at your upcoming get-togethers, no matter how casual or formal. Come On Over makes it easy to turn simple meals into something special and also... Read more →

2013 Calendars are HERE!

It may be the middle of summer, but it's not too soon to think about a brand new year of cheer! Our 2013 calendars have only been available for a few weeks, but they're already flying off the shelves. Whether you like the wall calendar in the kitchen, the appointment... Read more →

Full-size Cookbook for Less than a Buck!

Full-size cookbook for less than a buck -- now thru 7/8/12! Earlier this week, we announced that our full-size cookbook, Farmers' Market Favorites, would be available as a 99-cent eBook for a limited time only! Just in case you missed the link on our Page on Facebook, click the book... Read more →

Home-Cooked Taste, Without the Work!

One of our greatest pleasures is sitting down to a cozy, home-cooked meal with family & friends. In today's fast-paced world, though, it can be such a challenge to make it all from scratch! With the recipes we're sharing in our Menu of the Week, from Almost Homemade, you can... Read more →

Latest Recipe Round-Up Winners!

WINNING 4th OF JULY FAVORITES FROM OUR RECIPE ROUND-UP! 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... Blueberries & Cream Cake from Flour Me With Love Strawberry Shortbread Trifle ALSO... Read more →