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I recently had the pleasure to read Melissa Norris’ new book  “Hand Made: The Modern Guide to Made from Scratch Living”.  So much more than just a recipe book, Melissa really invites you into her life, sharing personal stories from her childhood and family life intertwined with some seriously delicious recipes, handmade gift ideas and …

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Who doesn’t love a fresh grown garden tomato?  We grow 9-10 plants of different varieties every year.  I like to include cherry tomatoes for snacking, big slicing tomatoes and of course paste tomatoes for making fresh sauce.  The problem with a lot of canning recipes is the HUGE amount of tomatoes you need to make …

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I love cheese! Hard cheese, soft cheese, melted cheese – it’s all so good!  As much as I love cheese I have never tried my hand at making it myself. When I was given the chance to review Gianaclis Caldwell’s amazing book “Mastering Basic Cheesemaking” I was super excited!  I have to admit the process …

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Summer is such an exciting time of year – not only is my garden bursting with fresh fruits and veggies, but local farmers markets are full of colorful vegetables, fragrant fruits and so much more!  I love wandering the aisle of a farmers market checking out what everyone is harvesting. Sometimes I see things that …

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I admit it, I have a major cheesecake weakness.  It’s definitely my favorite dessert.  Because of that, I have tried A LOT of cheesecake recipes.  My favorite kind of cheesecake is a nice, creamy NY style cheesecake and this recipe never disappoints.  You can add your favorite topping (I like fresh strawberries) but it is …

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