Category Archives: Vegetables

Side Dishes, Vegetables

Hot summer days and extended family gatherings

 It’s another hot day with high humidity here in Michigan. Every day the temperature has been in the 90’s. Yesterday afternoon we did get a much-needed rain shower. We would have needed to start watering the garden, so the rain was much appreciated. Because our house is surrounded by shade trees and a wraparound porch, … Continue Reading ››
Vegetables

Sewing, doctor’s appointments, and sweet and sour cabbage

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Greetings from Michigan! Son Kevin just left for school. The sky is starting to lighten up. Thermometer is at the 59-degree mark. Son Joseph left for work at 4:30 a.m. My husband Joe is fishing with a few other men from our church. I think fishing is one of his biggest stress relievers. It will be … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins, Vegetables

Late summer garden harvest and tomato bread recipe

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Last week I wrote about how chilly it was, and now this week we are wishing we had some of that cool air. It has been a warm muggy week. We had a thunderstorm and quite a bit of rain during the night. Maybe this rain will cool it down. It seems it’s human nature … Continue Reading ››
Side Dishes, Vegetables

Cool mornings, wedding invitations, and seasoned red potatoes

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It’s a cool morning with the mercury on the thermometer almost down to the 50-degree mark. The redness from the sunrise is so bright, promising a beautiful day with the sun warming up the outside world. I have a few gas lights on to warm up the house for baby Ryan. Son-in-law Mose dropped daughter Susan … Continue Reading ››
Canning and Freezing, Vegetables

A grandmother’s wonderful news

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We have entered the month of August and the sun is shining this morning as I sit writing at the desk. I am by the east window, but the wraparound porch keeps the sun from shining in the windows. It makes nice sleeping with the cool evenings. First of all I want to share our wonderful … Continue Reading ››
Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Vegetables

The garden’s bounty begins

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We are having great weather this week. It cools down at night for making sleeping comfortable. Very pleasant days so far. Mornings are actually chilly, with temperatures in the upper 50s. It sure beats the heat from last week. Yesterday we canned pickles. Cucumbers and dill from … Continue Reading ››
Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables

Grandchildren add fun and happiness

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We have entered the month of July. The year 2019 is halfway in the past. July 1 was daughter Loretta’s birthday. She turned 19 years old. Son Benjamin is also 19, until his birthday on July 14. It always brings back memories from that year they were born. My dad passed away at age 69 six weeks before … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Vegetables

So much sewing keeps Lovina busy

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Saturday our family assisted daughter Elizabeth and Tim with their work. Church services will be held at their house next so lots of cleaning is getting done. A big tent will be set up for the services to be held under that day. My husband Joe has most of the gardens filled now. Everything is getting … Continue Reading ››