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A New Start and a New Year

Typically, the end of the year/beginning of the new year is a time for me to reflect on what worked well the year before and what I would like to improve on. This year we had so much busyness in … Continue reading

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Ham Cheddar Chowder Recipe

There’s something about extremely cold weather that makes me yearn for a warm, hearty bowl of soup.  A favorite soup at our house is Ham Cheddar Chowder. Filled with ham, potatoes, carrots and just the right amount of cheddar cheese; … Continue reading

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Canning Peaches

Our family loves to eat peaches, so each year I try to can as many peaches as possible. This year we were able to get 4 – 25 pound boxes of peaches that were locally grown. Of course, as is … Continue reading

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Canning Blueberry Pie Filling

This week, I was able to pick up two 10 pound boxes of blueberries for $19.99 each. A few weeks ago, I had bought a box from the same bulk food store and they were $31.00 so I was extremely … Continue reading

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Beef Stew Recipe

Beef Stew Ingredients to make 7 quarts: 4-5 pounds of roast (cut in chunks) or stew meat 12 cups chopped potatoes 8 cups sliced carrots 3 cups chopped onion 3 cups chopped celery-optional (I don’t include this because several in … Continue reading

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