Corn Cob Jelly

This time of year sweet corn is everywhere we look. We're surrounded by corn. Fields of corn or soybeans seem to line every road and highway around. Delicious creamed corn has become a staple on our menu!So, then what to do with all of the leftover cobs (aside from letting the little one play with them)? I saw this recipe for Corn Cob Jelly and just had to give it a try! The result is a delicious jelly that tastes just like honey.I do believe we've...

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Busy Summer Days!

This year Summer has brought with it a new perspective. In years past, Summer has been a time for relaxation, perhaps a vacation or two... This year, Summer is all about gardens and food preservation, and tending to our little farm. It's been busy, oh, delightfully busy! It's also been so filled with wonder, amazement, and rejoicing. When we planted these tiny seeds, we hoped for something to grow, and now, wow! Baskets overflowing with big beautiful...

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Porcupine Meatballs

I promised several friends that I would share my recipe for Porcupine Meatballs. This dish seems to be quickly becoming one of my "signature dishes"!My version is slightly different than the traditional recipe, with an addition of crushed red pepper and a few other things for an added kick of flavor. The uncooked rice gives the meatball a delicious texture. This recipe will feed your average Mennonite family, or a small crowd. :)Ingredients:2 lbs....

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Garden Progress!

This was the garden spot in May. It was so exciting to see the neat rows of baby plants popping up!And now, at the end of June and into July, the plants are huge and starting to produce food! It's so neat to see these little seeds become beautiful plants, and even more exciting to see these plants giving food.I'm excited to see what all will come from the garden. It's so rewarding to see the hard work bearing fruit!In His Lo...

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Faith of a Child

Jacob has been asking a lot of questions about faith lately. Really good questions! He's always been the type to seek knowledge and understanding, even from a very early age. But, lately his questions have been deep and challenging!He loves to listen to the sermon excerpts at the end of the "Home" cd from the the Esh funerals. Wednesday we were listening and the minister said, "If you don't accept the salvation that God provided, you're going to...

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Love Your Enemies

Love your enemies...Returning good for evil... Yes, this is something that I've written about before. Something that I struggle with, and something that I'm determined to live out.God knows my heart. He knows this is not something that comes easily to me. People sometimes assume that because I am "nice", this must come easily to me. It's true, niceness and sweetness does come easily to me, but loving my enemies...well, that's a whole 'nother story!...

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