When The Lights Go Out
Kathy Harrison
June 20, 2016
Spend a few minutes today checking over your emergency supplies. You never know when you might be very glad you did.
Family Activities
The Ultimate Campfire French Toast
MarkPendl
June 16, 2016
Orange zest French Toast topped with rum-flavored golden raisins, Brie cheese, powdered sugar and real maple syrup … try this “cowboy gourmet” breakfast at your next campout, or in your cast iron skillet at home!
Little Lessons From Anna’s House
Sarah Nussbaum
June 13, 2016
Anna belongs to one of the strictest orders of the Amish, so I expected her house to be very bare, almost austere. But I was wrong.
Homemade Farm-Fresh Butter: 2 Ways
admin
June 1, 2016
Making fresh, creamy, preservative-free homemade butter is simpler than you think! All you need are a couple easy-to-find ingredients, the right tools and a little bit of time.
Whip Up Some Sweet Strawberry Spongecake
Matt Gerstenslager
May 30, 2016
When my mom was growing up on the farm, grandma would make this strawberry shortcake for dinner and that was all they ate. They loved it.
Spring Picnics: Simple tips for fun and safety
Melinda Hill
May 27, 2016
Graduation parties, spring picnics and holiday cookouts are here! Make sure everyone has no regrets later with these very important food safety guidelines.
Teenage Gardener Shares Tips for First-Time Growers
AllisonErvin
May 25, 2016
You can have the oh-so-satisfying experience of harvesting your own vegetables and how it feels to eat something you grew yourself. You’ll love the taste even more.
Dutch Oven Cooking: History and How-To
doug smith
May 13, 2016
Cast iron cooking opens up a whole new world of mastering the cook fire for stews, soups, breads, biscuits, breakfast dishes and desserts.
Made for Mom, with love and fingerprints.
admin
May 6, 2016
Here are a few photos of some classic “homemade-for-Mom” treasures from our employees. Because that’s what they are, aren’t they: treasures. What are your favorite memories of Mother’s Day gifts, both given and received?
Ascension Day in Amish Country
Sarah Nussbaum
May 4, 2016
Here in Ohio’s Amish country, the Amish still faithfully celebrate Ascension Day. Amish-owned businesses are closed and Amish employees of non-Amish businesses do not go to work.
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