Monthly Archives: July 2011

Apple Cider Press

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Jennifer

This time of year starts me thinking about apples.  Until last year, we had been able to take our apples to our friends’ house and he would press all our apples into wonderful cider and afterwards I would be able … Continue reading →

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Blackberries

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Jennifer

Blackberry picking is at it’s best here right now.  Just one problem, I have not found very many wild blackberries to pick. After searching and searching I finally found one patch.  Where I grew up in northern Missouri, we had … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Squash and Chicken Stir-Fry

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jennifer

I have several spaghetti squash to use and was looking for a new way to fix them.  I stumbled across a recipe for spaghetti squash and pork stir-fry and decided to try tweaking it for chicken.  It turned out wonderfully!  … Continue reading →

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Canning season is in full swing now

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Jennifer

This week I have been busy canning and freezing produce.  So far I’ve been able to can sliced peaches, peach honey, peach pie filling, and Mountain Berry pie filling (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries)  I also froze strawberries, blueberries and sweet corn.  … Continue reading →

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Introduction

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Jennifer

My idea is to use this blog to connect with family and friends and to also be a written record of our progress in our journey of life. We are a Christian homeschooling family who has been more blessed by … Continue reading →

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