Gooseberry Patch

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: Pumpkin Spice Candle

Pumpkin spice sure is nice! When the air gets a little colder, the leaves start changing into magnificent colors and a sweet smell floats through the air. Cinnamon, spice, pumpkin...just about everything nice. Why not bring the fabulous scents of fall indoors? This long-burning pumpkin spice candle from Our Own... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: The Complete Canning Kit

Sure you can...this kit is here to help! Buried under bushels of green beans or cucumbers? Grow a mountain of zucchini? Backyard full of fruit? Let's put all that fresh produce to good use and stash away a little bit of summer. Canning is making a comeback, and this all-in-one... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: Our Newest Grilling Book!

From Cookouts to Campfires Our newest cookbook has you covered Whether you're cooking over the campfire, roasting hot dogs and s'mores or flipping steaks on the grill, our newest cookbook has you covered. The fresh-air recipes in Grilling & Campfire Cooking can be cooked inside too, just in case the... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: Gooseberry Patch Dinnerware

Have us over for dinner We'll do the dishes! It's finally arrived! We're so very proud to present our new kitchenware collection. From plates, platters and bowls to roomy mugs and kitchen textiles, you can now celebrate every day the Gooseberry Patch way. Love our classic gingham? We've got lots.... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: Cherry Apron from Flirty Aprons

Tied with a bow Our favorite apron just for you Once we found this amazing apron, we couldn't wait to share it with you. You may have seen us in a few of these in our video recipes on YouTube...now you can own your own! We love the little details... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: Red Fluted Pie Dish

Dish it up Our favorite fluted pie dish (Hover over the image to pin!) Did you know that February is Great American Pie Month? It's true...and we know just how to celebrate too! We don't need a special month to bake up juicy, flaky, delicious pies, but it's the perfect... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorites: Peace Joy Love Flameless Candle

Set the holiday mood A flameless candle full of Christmas spirit There's nothing like the warm glow of candlelight to set the holiday mood. Switch on this flameless wonder and you'll get the best of a candle without the mess! With a sparkly exterior that reminds us of new-fallen snow,... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorites: Elf on the Shelf Bubble Nightlight

What a bubbly personality An elf on the shelf you don't have to move Christmas is full of traditions, and the Elf on the Shelf is one of our favorites. He's keeping tabs on everyone and reporting back to the big guy up north...will you make the nice list this... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorites: Lodge Cast Iron Skillets

Ready to bake, sizzle and pop No seasoning required! Some things we just know for sure. Grandma's biscuits made breakfasts extra-special. Mom's fried chicken was the best in three counties. Lodge does and will always make the best cast iron. Since 1896, Lodge has produced the gold standard in skillets,... Read more →

Listen to Vickie & Jo Ann on the Radio!

We had so much fun chatting with Heather of Basilmomma last Thursday on her radio show, Around the Kitchen Sink. Each week, she invites a guest and talks about food, family and fun. We even talked about some kitchen FLOPS while we were there! We were delighted to be a... Read more →

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... Read more →

We're in Where Women Cook!

We're thrilled to be a part of one of our favorite magazines, Where Women Cook! Here's a sneak peek at the feature... You can get this current issue online or wherever you buy your favorite magazines, and really, it's so much MORE than a magazine. Each is packed with dozens... Read more →

An Oldie Filled with Goodies!

This week, our spotlight is shining on one of our first books, Old-Fashioned Country Cookies! First published way back in 1994, Old-Fashioned Country Cookies was only the third book we ever created. We thought we'd share how this book came about and what we remembered from those days. Jo Ann:... Read more →

Look Inside our Keepsake Binder!

In case you missed the email, here's a closer look at our Keepsake Cookbook binder, available now at Amazon! Enjoy one of JoAnn's recipes from inside, just for our blog readers! Italian Meatloaf Sandwiches 14-oz. loaf French bread 4 (1-inch-thick) slices cold meatloaf 1 c. marinara or spaghetti sauce 8-oz.... Read more →

Have you ever wondered how Gooseberry Patch cookbooks got their start?

Those are just a few of the many questions we've received over the past 25 years. This video tells the REAL story of Gooseberry Patch! Are you a trivia fanatic? Do you like being "In the Know"? If your answer is "Yes!", then visit Our Page on Facebook every Tuesday,... Read more →

Easter Memories

Remember when Easter was all about a new dress, matching purse and those little white gloves? We do! As the holiday approaches, 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!)... Read more →

What's New in 2010?

Happy New Year! We have always loved the start of a brand new year. Hopes are high, dreams are cast...and everyone gets a fresh start. It’s a new year for Gooseberry Patch, too. We're welcoming it with a little video...click below to see it! We’ve been growing our community of... Read more →

Do You Make Resolutions?

We go back and forth every year...should we make resolutions or let the year unfold as it may? This year, we decided to go ahead and make them, even if they're just hopes for the new year! This year, I'm taking my usual "exercise more" resolution to the next level...I'm... Read more →

Our Favorite Gifts!

We got such a kick out of reading about YOUR first gifts last week on our Page on Facebook, we decided to share a few photos from way back when...first up is Vickie. At the ripe old age of 8, all I wanted for Christmas was a Fort Apache play... Read more →

Baking Up Memories!

Making Christmas cookies with the kids are some of my very favorite holiday memories. Starting way back when Kyle was just a little guy, we've all looked forward to at least one day of baking together every year. Here's a photo from back in the early days...isn't he as sweet... Read more →