Rationing, Recipes, and Teaching Real Life We all want to teach our kids about real life. And there are so many ways to do that. For instance, just going to a grocery store and learning to prepare simple meals are life skills we can teach our kids. Even though going grocery shopping and cooking during… [Continue Reading]
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A Summer Cookie Recipe
During the summer my kids are like little mice–always in the kitchen scurrying around to find a snack. They especially love a sweet summer treat. Of course, chocolate chip cookies are a favorite for us so I thought I’d share a cookie recipe guest post from Lathe Weymouth. It’s one that is a sure winner… [Continue Reading]
Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy … and Love It!
With ten kids (and eight at home) it seems I’m always in the kitchen. As a mom I want my kids to eat as healthy as possible, but at the same time I don’t want to spent all day, every day in the kitchen! I’ve discovered that taking time to prep makes all the difference…. [Continue Reading]
The Essential Amish Cookbook
The Essential Amish Cookbook Taste the goodness of Amish life. Bestselling cookbook author and food columnist Lovina Eicher brings together the best of Amish cooking in The Essential Amish Cookbook: Everyday Recipes from Farm and Pantry. Join Eicher as she shares traditional Amish recipes along with her own kitchen tips and secrets. Growing up, Eicher… [Continue Reading]
Cooking + Audiobooks = Unexpected Me Time {+ Recipe and a Giveaway}
*Note: This first appeared as an eblast. To read first and for more exclusive giveaways, be sure that you are subscribed to my mailing list! One of my favorite things is cooking dinner. It’s a good thing that I like it because I cook for 11 people every night. I like to try new recipes,… [Continue Reading]
7 Amish Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table
In search of a recipe for your Thanksgiving celebration? Look no further! Here are a few of my favorite good old-fashioned family and Amish recipes: Banana Sour Cream Bread Come again? Banana bread made with sour cream!? Don’t worry—I was skeptical when I first saw the recipe, but trust me, it’s the best. The sour… [Continue Reading]
Shortcake For Fresh Strawberries
Happy day! The latest book in the Pinecraft Pie Shop series releases TODAY!! To celebrate I’m sharing a delicious recipe for strawberry shortcake from my co-author, Sherry Gore. Check out Sewn with Joy and the other books in the series for more Amish recipes. Shortcake For Fresh Strawberries 1 cup butter 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated… [Continue Reading]
Planted with Hope Release Day!
Happy day! Planted with Hope, book two of The Pinecraft Pie Shop series, releases TODAY! Here’s a little bit about the book: When Hope Miller is offered the plot of land behind the Me, Myself, and Pie shop to start a garden, she jumps at the chance. Finally—some space away from her four sisters! But everyone… [Continue Reading]
Healthy Recipes & Tips for Teen Moms-to-Be
Healthy Recipes & Tips for Teen Moms-to-Be {by Marie Dittmer} Nutrition is always important, but it is super important during pregnancy. How and what you eat and drink affects the outcome of your pregnancy and the health of both you and your baby. A nourishing diet that provides adequate calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals… [Continue Reading]
Must-Try Recipe: Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie
With the holidays coming up, you can never have enough pie recipes on hand. One of my new favorites is the old-fashioned buttermilk pie recipe from Made With Love! Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie 4 eggs 1 cup of sugar 3 tablespoons of flour 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract… [Continue Reading]
Must-Try Recipe: Banana Sour Cream Bread
You’ll never need another banana bread recipe again. One of the things I love about writing the Pinecraft Pieshop Series is all the wonderful food that finds itself withing the pages of these novels. Here is a recipe for Banana Sour Cream Banana bread. Can you say? YUM! Banana Sour Cream Bread ¼ cup sugar… [Continue Reading]