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Dandelion Jelly

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Dandelion Jelly

Dandelion Jelly This jelly is very good and tastes a bit like honey, plus has a consistency of honey. I was out in the pasture collecting dandelions, the neighbor that was o ...

Dandelion Jelly This jelly is very good and tastes a bit like honey, plus has a consistency of honey. I was out in the pasture collecting dandelions, the neighbor that was out changing his irrigation came over to the fence and said he didn’t want to be nosy “but what the h ...

Apple Fritters (mini)

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Apple Fritters (mini)

1 1/2 cups diced apples, peeled (2-3 apples)1 cup flour1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/3 cup milk1 egg2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon cinnamonOil for frying In bowl, ...

1 1/2 cups diced apples, peeled (2-3 apples)1 cup flour1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/3 cup milk1 egg2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon cinnamonOil for frying In bowl, mix flour, sugar and baking powderIn a glass, mix milk and egg then add it into dry ingredients and ...

Large batch strawberry jam

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Large batch strawberry jam

10 cups prepared fruit (about 4 qt. fully ripe strawberries) 2 boxes SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin 1 tsp. butter or margarine 14 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl Bring ...

10 cups prepared fruit (about 4 qt. fully ripe strawberries) 2 boxes SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin 1 tsp. butter or margarine 14 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water ...

Raspberry Meltaway Cookies

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Raspberry Meltaway Cookies

Yields ~ about 44  2.5″ cookies• 1 cup butter, softened• 3/4 cup cornstarch• 3/4 cup powdered sugar• 1 1/2 tsp almond extract• 1 cup all-purpose flour• 2-3 TBSP seedless red raspb ...

Yields ~ about 44  2.5″ cookies• 1 cup butter, softened• 3/4 cup cornstarch• 3/4 cup powdered sugar• 1 1/2 tsp almond extract• 1 cup all-purpose flour• 2-3 TBSP seedless red raspberry jam• vanilla glaze {see below} 1. Mix together butter and cornstarch until well combined. Ad ...

Orange Dreamsicle Salad

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Orange Dreamsicle Salad

Ingredients:1 box orange Jell-O1 box instant vanilla pudding1 cup boiling water1/2 cup cold water1 Cool Whip 8 oz.1 can mandarin oranges 14 oz. , drained1 cup mini marshmallows ...

Ingredients:1 box orange Jell-O1 box instant vanilla pudding1 cup boiling water1/2 cup cold water1 Cool Whip 8 oz.1 can mandarin oranges 14 oz. , drained1 cup mini marshmallows Instructions: In a large bowl combine orange Jell-O and boiling water.Whisk until Jell-O is diss ...

Apple Fritters (mini)

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Apple Fritters (mini)

1 1/2 cups diced apples, peeled (2-3 apples)1 cup flour1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/3 cup milk1 egg2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon Oil for frying  ...

1 1/2 cups diced apples, peeled (2-3 apples)1 cup flour1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/3 cup milk1 egg2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon Oil for frying  In bowl, mix flour, sugar and baking powder In a glass, mix milk and egg then add it into dr ...

Zucchini Relish

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Zucchini Relish

10 cups grated zucchini, skin left on4 cups white onion, chopped fine2 large green bell peppers, chopped3/4 cup jalapeño peppers, chopped Mix together in a large bowl. Sprinkle ...

10 cups grated zucchini, skin left on4 cups white onion, chopped fine2 large green bell peppers, chopped3/4 cup jalapeño peppers, chopped Mix together in a large bowl. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons coarse salt over mixture. Refrigerate and let stand overnight.Remove from refrigerato ...

Grassology

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Grassology

Know the Facts BEFORE you Buy You have seen it advertised on TV. I hesitate to call it a scam, BUT there are definitely some red flags to consider. There is no listing on t ...

Know the Facts BEFORE you Buy You have seen it advertised on TV. I hesitate to call it a scam, BUT there are definitely some red flags to consider. There is no listing on their web site listing what type of seed is included in the mix (not all seed works in our area). You ...

Gardens Need a Foundation

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Gardens Need a Foundation

Prepare your Garden for SpringNow is the time to work up those new garden beds you planned throughout the winter. Number one is supplying a good foundation for your plants. I reco ...

Prepare your Garden for SpringNow is the time to work up those new garden beds you planned throughout the winter. Number one is supplying a good foundation for your plants. I recommend 1/2 of a GOOD garden compost and 1/2 of our native soil (remember compost is NOT a fertilizer) ...

Voles / Field Mice Lawn Invasion

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Voles / Field Mice Lawn Invasion

In early spring, when the snow finally melts and we are able to get back out into our yards, some of you may be surprised to find trails and burrows in the lawn.Many of these abov ...

In early spring, when the snow finally melts and we are able to get back out into our yards, some of you may be surprised to find trails and burrows in the lawn.Many of these above ground trails are mistakenly thought to be from moles. Actually in our neck of the woods these tra ...