Wednesday, February 5, 2014

For Love

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To show my love for all you precious people being patient with me as my blogging has slowed (it's only temporary!), I wanted to give you a gift.  I wish I could give you each one.
all cookbooks now have a clear, protective plastic cover!

So today, I'm offering a copy of my cookbook (signed, if you like) to one reader.  To enter, please leave me a comment, letting me know which recipe of mine you've tried and enjoyed (many are posted right here).  Do you have a favorite?  If you haven't tried any, you can just be honest and tell me that and you'll still be entered. Just one entry per household and please leave me your first name or initials which will help me identify you if you win.

This will be a quick one- the winner will be randomly drawn this Friday afternoon!

Best of luck to all of you and thank you, thank you, thank you for your kindness via comments and personal emails.  Each one is precious to me- you all are so dear!

Love,
Jane

all these recipes found in the cookbook
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111 comments:

  1. I love your baked oatmeal and grandma's pickled eggs. Yum!!!

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  2. i love your string bean casserole and the brunswick stew!

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  3. If your applesauce is in the cookbook, I canned 35 jars this past fall…so good!
    I would LOVE to win your book…it looks so informative.
    kim

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  4. I made a Gingerbread cake with pears. So delicious!

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  5. I've tried many of your recipes. The peanut butter and jelly bars are by far my families favorite!!

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  6. I haven't yet, but this would be the perfect excuse. I remember how great your birthday celebration cake sounded and we've got one coming up. My boys would love it.

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  7. My family and friends love when I make your sweet potato pie.

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  8. I made your upside down pear gingerbread and my family LOVED it! Heather S.

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  9. I made your pesto torte...it.was.amazing!!!
    Aurelie P

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  10. Pickled Beets! I grew beets I my garden and was surprised at how much I liked them. I also got the idea from you to make my tomato sauce with the skins on, and freeze my spinach without blanching it. Huge timesavers!

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  11. I love your 5 minute bread. Quick, delicious and easy!

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  12. I found your blog via the Concord grape pie. It was wonderful.
    Sharelle

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  13. I just came across your blog from wonderfullifefarm and was interested in your quiche making pie day and also the copy cat Cinnabon recipe. How exciting!

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  14. I just read about your cookbook and the concept sounds wonderful. I often wonder how to turn what I grow and preserve. into something yummy for my family. There are 3 little butter nut still in the pantry, we will see how they taste in a pie. Shirley

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  15. Hi! I've only recently found your blog and haven't tried any recipes yet-- I have my eye on the Baked Oatmeal though! It seems perfect for this time of year!

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  16. I Just discovered your website, and I'm loving it! Reading about your sunflowers made me wish we had more land... :) Looking forward to trying some of your recipes soon. I've got the calzones bookmarked. Hope I win!

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  17. The first recipe of yours that I tried was the tomato soup. My family loves it! I've been canning multiple batches for the last 3 summers.

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  18. I'm a new reader and haven't had a chance to try any of your recipes but I'd love to try them!

    Sarah S

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  19. I have not tried any yet but would definitely pick one to make if I get the cookbook!

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  20. I have been enjoying your blog for a number of years and drooled over many a recipe but have yet to try one! I do love to cook and bake and would love to have your book on my shelf! Jolene

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  21. We LOVE your zucchini bread recipe. Have regular and chocolate chip. We stocked the freezer last summer with it after a huge zucchini harvest. Our boys love it when I thaw one out for breakfast.

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  22. My favorite is your zucchini bread with the chocolate chips. my family doesn't even know there is zucchini in it.

    Mona

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  23. I think I actually found your blog originally because I was looking for a cream of something soup substitute. We've also enjoyed zucchini casserole and cilantro sauce!

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  24. I have not tried any recipes yet but I liked your honest assessment about tattler lids and would love your cookbook

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  25. I've tried so many of your recipes but the canned tomato soup is my favorite. It was SO easy and we have it about once a week at my house now. Thank you!

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  26. I have not tried any of your recipes yet but I am sure I will. Please keep blogging as I really enjoy reading your posts. I hope to retire from my day job some day and be able to do all you do with the gardening, canning, bees and chickens. What a great life. Cindy T.

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  27. Tried your Brunswick stew. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. I am making Brunswick stew tonight for our family meal! I would love to win your cookbook.
    Peggy L

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  29. Haven't tried any YET but will if I win a copy! Thanks for the chance!
    Star Fond

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  30. I have yet to try a recipe, but I so enjoy your blog. Thank you for the chance to win. Jenn

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  31. Oh goodness... just one? First ever recipes I tried of yours were the Baked Oatmeal and also Grandma's Granola... but we love your Veggie Burrito Bake, your pesto, the Southern Style Cobbler, Tomato Pie... sigh. Typing these have me so excited for gardening season again! :) Thanks for all you do.

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  32. I just tried the Brunswick Stew. Our family enjoyed it but my Dad who was here for dinner loved it! He told my Mom to get the recipe. I've been wanting to get your cookbook for months, thank you for the chance to win one!

    Sara caskrichardson at hotmail dot com

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  33. I love making the baked oatmeal, it is a family favorite

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  34. I have enjoyed your blog, but have only used your basic tomato sauce recipe to can so far. Would like to get the recipe book!

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  35. Yummmm, zucchini bread with blueberries .....and I've added other fruits like pear, raspberries & apple.

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  36. I actually haven't tried one yet -- mainly because life gets so hectic and I tend to use old favorites. But I would love to try one! :)

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  37. Tomato Pie! And I followed your directions for freezing fresh spinach!
    Faith G.

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  38. I haven't tried any, but in looking at the list we will be trying Ultimate Zucchini Cookies, we had a great year for zucchini last year so the freezer is full of it. Thanks!

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  39. I haven't tried any of your recipes as of yet but, I plan on giving Grammie's peanut butter pie a whirl for my son-in-law's birthday! (I have a Grammie too) :) I love your stories about the bees and the lovely pictures of your life.

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  40. We love your lemon bars! Along with many others!!

    Holly H.

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  41. I haven't tried anything yet. I do have several bookmarked. I've been eyeing the cookbook! Amy

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  42. I have tried several of your recipes including the Pasta with Asparagus and White Beans. I have a long list of others that I have written down inside the front cover that I want to try!
    Becka

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  43. Last year it was starting to get cold and I still had lots of green tomatoes. Found your recipe for Curried Green Tomato Sauce (page 159) and it was not only delicious, but a great way to use all those tomatoes before the frost got them. I liked the idea of freezing the extra for a quick addition to a meal. My family also loves the Wacky Cake (page 111). It's quick and easy and has even been requested for birthdays. I've referred to the preserving section many times and love that the instructions direct me to the recipes. Great cookbook with simple, tasty and inexpensive recipes.

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  44. I haven't tried any yet, but reading everyone's comments has made my mouth water and I would enjoy making anyone of the recipes your book!:) very sweet giveaway!

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  45. Hi Jane,

    I have adopted your idea of making pie crusts ahead of time and storing them in the freezer. I LOVE having crusts all ready to go for meat pies, fruit pies, cream pies. Thanks for the most helpful tip! I already have your fabulous cookbook, but would love to give one to my sister!

    Blessings,

    Katie

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  46. Just discovered your blogsite and am enjoying the articles you post. Would love to read your cookbook's info concerning canning. Thank you!

    Melissa

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  47. Have not yet tried the recipes yet. Would love to get a copy of the cookbook! Just starting out to can and freezer cook and love it.

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  48. I reference your page quite often as I've been canning for only the past 4 years. This year for Christmas my husband got me a strainer similar to yours for apple-sauce making...I cannot wait to use it!! :) In addition to canning, I recently tried your ham pot-pie (was searching for a recipe to use leftover ham) which we really enjoyed! A.L.R.

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  49. Your zucchini bread is definitely a family favorite around here!! I have had your cookbook on my wishlist for a while now...here's hoping :)

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  50. Love your blog! We have the baked oatmeal at least weekly.

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  51. I have not tried one of your recipes yet, but I was tempted to try the Easter egg recipe from one of your blog postings. They are beautiful!

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  52. We have tried and loved your bean enchiladas. We make them often (with our own adaptions).
    They are a staple in our house.
    Pat

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  53. I came across your blog not to long ago, and haven't tried your recipes.
    I'm looking forward to try several. Please register me in your cookbook give-away.
    Thanks,
    Sandy L

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  54. I haven't tried any, but love your blog and would love to win . .

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  55. I haven't tried any of your recipes just yet. But... I am thinking that I will have to try the Cherry Vanilla Ricotta Muffins first!

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  56. I have tried several of you recipes......all wonderful! I have especially enjoyed the Pumpkin Streusel Bread, Grandma's Granola and the Sloppy Joe's (which I made w/ cooked ground beef and it was great!). I was blessed w/ a copy of your cookbook for Christmas (thanks Mom & Dad!), but I would love to win one for a dear friend. :-) Thank you!

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  57. I'm also a fan of the bean enchiladas - YUM! Thanks for your dedication to blogging - I enjoy reading!
    Leah

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  58. I love your baked oatmeal recipe. I have never liked oatmeal for breakfast because of the texture, but your baked version is super! We make it with frozen fruit (blueberries, peaches, or strawberries) in winter and fresh fruit in summer. Really good!

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  59. I tried your peanut butter cookie recipe.They are just too fabulously delicious!!! We couldn't leave them alone and they disappeared too quickly. Shirl ~ PA

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  60. I have tried a lot of your recipes. Whenever I am looking for something new I first check your cookbook :). I've tried your pie crust and quiche recipe, peanut butter vegetable soup, classic tomato soup, ice cream sandwich cake (the official birthday cake for my seven year old) and others. If I won a cookbook I would gift it to a friend!

    Judi :)

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  61. We love Mexican food so the salsa recipe is one I would try. Thank you for this offer!

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  62. I have tried several things, but the meatballs with sausage were a hit here. I have made my own tomato sauce for years, but loved your canning tips which I added to my arsenal. Having tomato sauce on hand is so helpful to me, but since I have carnivore's in my home, in the form of my husband and two teenage boys, and actually my little 7 year old girl too, it sure is nice to make a fast meal and all I have to do is cook pasta, and heat some frozen meatballs! Love it! I work from my home as a computer tech, and running a household of 6, a chicken flock of 20, a huge garden and a concord grape vineyard is a lot to do, so managing all that a girl needs some time savers at meal time! You have given me loads of ideas to keep things simple so we can focus on the important things in life! Thank you! PS I ordered 2 cookbooks for Christmas gifts, big hits!

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  63. The one I use the most is your white bean enchiladas - but my favourite is Curried Chicken Pot Pie - I'm in Australia though so feel free to not include me in the competition - I'll buy a cookbook soon anyway.

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  64. I've use quite a few of your recipes, and they've all been good except...the Mrs. Davey Funk Cake!!! But that was my fault. I misread the recipe and kept aside 3/4 of the dry mix to use as strudel, instead of only 3/4 CUP of it! Funnily enough, we still ate the cake, even though the texture was weird. It was very yummy with marmalade drizzled all over. I look forward to getting it right. Thanks for all that you share here! God Bless!
    Ashley Dunham

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  65. The pesto torte always gets compliments and I just made the crock- pot venison sloppy joes.
    Krista P.

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  66. I love the roasted tomato recipe. I "used" to like sun dried tomatoes, but now I am officially addicted to the roasted tomatoes. We have a 99 cent only store that has had some wonderful tomatoes that end up spending the night in my oven! I love your blog and pray for you often. Keep up the good work and God bless!

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  67. We like your granola - and can't wait until spring for more garden posts. But enjoy the snow in the meantime.
    Melanie F in Hamilton

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  68. I canned your tomato soup recipe this past fall. My daughter who hates soup loves it! We also enjoy the brownie/peanut butter oat bars.

    Thanks, LeeAnn

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  69. Our favorite is Classic Tomato Soup. We had it for lunch today!

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  70. The gingerbread cake with pears was soooo amazingly delicious! I made it when my family was visiting and it was a hit with everyone.

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  71. I love trying new recipes, but I'm not sure I've tried any of yours yet. I've been eyeing up your cookbook for a while now. I would love to win it!

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  72. Haven't made any of your recipes, though many sound wonderful! Kelley R

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  73. Well, I came to your blog to write down the recipe you recently gave for venison sloppy joes, but I've made several other recipes from your site. I use one of your stew recipes most, but I also like one that has beans and rice and spinach in it.

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  74. The veggie burrito bake—hands-down, one of my favorite meals! My mom made it, and we have since made it many times.
    Brea L.

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  75. I have wanted to make some of your recipes, but I have not yet done so. More time comes in the summer.

    Monica

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  76. I confess I have not tried any recipes, BUT, I did hint (broadly!) to my husband that your cookbook would be a lovely Christmas present. Alas, no book was found under the tree, but then it's not all about the gifts, is it? I still hope to get one, especially before canning season. Love your blog! Laura R.

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  77. Oooohhhh....I'd love to win! (I can even give a US address to you to keep things simple if I do.) :) I tried your Calzones and they were a hit all around. I so appreciate you my friend. Hugs, Camille

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  78. I made your zucchini pumpkin bread and it was YUMMY! I would love, love, love a cookbook :)

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  79. Haven't made any yet, but would LOVE your cookbook. Thanks! Heidi D.

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  80. I canned your pasta sauce and am going to try growing stevia this year with the help from your posts about it! Brooke W

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  81. We regularly make your zucchini casserole and your tomato soup too. Good, warm comfort food that the whole family enjoys! Sarah G

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  82. We LOVE the chicken chimichangas.

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  83. We love your cilantro pesto. I think I made six batches last year and its long gone. My husband's favorite bars are the lemon bars.
    Crystal H.

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  84. I've enjoyed trying a handful of your recipes so far and I have requests from my oldest girls for what to try next. A favorite around here is your upside down pear gingerbread. We pop it into the oven when we sit down for dinner and then eat it warm after clearing the dinner dishes. Every time we have guests for dinner my husband asks if we are having that gingerbread. And the leftovers (if there are any) are my treat for being the first one up. So yummy with a cup of tea or coffee. Thanks for the chance to win your cookbook! It has been on my wish list for a little while now. Andrea M.

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  85. We make your sweet potato pie regularly- it's delicious!

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  86. I haven't gotten to try any recipes yet. But there are many that I thought would be quite tasty!-Marja

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  87. The zucchini bread is a fave! In the summer, we are swimming in it, and baking and freezing the zucchini bread provides a treat all winter-long. ~ Maranda D

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  88. My husband and I make your quiche nearly once a week, and then have it as leftover lunches for two days. We put lots of our veggies from our freezer in it! Zucchini, sweet corn, broccoli, chard, snap peas, whatever we feel like!

    It is SO yummy. I would love a copy of your cookbook. It's on my wish list!

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  89. I haven't tried any of your recipes yet - I'm rather new to your blog - but I actually came here today looking for recipes and inspiration for a meal I need to serve to visitors tomorrow evening.

    - Mary Beth

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  90. Our favorite recipe is the quiche. In fact, last night I asked my husband if he wouldn't mind making it because I was working late. It smelled, looked, and tasted delicious. It is also very easy to make and a perfect recipe utilizing our hens' eggs.
    Debbie N.

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  91. The White Bean Enchiladas were a big hit with my family. -Becky R.

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  92. I haven't used any of your recipes yet, but read very carefully your canning info. I am hoping to try tattler lids this year. I have a pressure canner still in the box that I haven't tried yet ... maybe this will be the year for that adventure. Farm mom 100

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  93. I would love to win your cookbook! I have tried your tomato sauce last fall and have been enjoying it all winter. Thanks!

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  94. My favorite recipe is your Apple Bread; yum!! Love reading your blog, by the way! -Shannon J.

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  95. I just recently discovered your blog, so I haven't tried any of your recipes yet. But I'd love to have the book!

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  96. This week, I made the {Much-More-Exciting-Than-it-Sounds} Rice, Bean, and Spinach Salad and LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it! It is very similar to an Afghan dish my sister makes, only she uses roast beef... so I'm going to try that with your recipe the next time. It was great leftover too, cold or warm! I've also appreciated your Basic Tomato Sauce recipe in the summer!

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  97. I have been home on maternity leave for the last 2 months and am now addicted to yours and Mavis' blogs, all those late night feedings with my new addition (also Sadie like yours!). I love the granola, and have your pumpkin bread marked to do tomorrow. I appreciate your mission, that you are frugal with a purpose, as we strive to be. May God continue to bless you and your family. Amber

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  98. The apple bread and applesauce are both favourites of ours. MaryW

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  99. I haven't tried any, actually. But you certainly have a large variety of ones to choose from! Thanks. :)

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  100. I do not have your book (yet) but I see there is a recipe for Sour Cherry Pie. That is my favorite pie. I grew up in NJ with a sour cherry tree in my yard. It never really produced enough for a pie but my mother would make a sauce for vanilla ice cream with them. They are hard to find here in Alabama and I always seem to get to NJ before or after sour cherry season (it is short). I am on a quest to get my hands on some sour cherries and make this pie.

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  101. I have not tried any of your recipes yet. I just found your blog thru Mavis at One Hundred Dollars a Month, and browsing through, it looks like a great blog! I would love to try your recipes!

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  102. I haven't tried any recipes yet, but would love to make Deb's Soft Pretzels! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  103. Three of your recipes have become family favorites of ours- Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili; Sausage and Lentils Stuffed Peppers; Honey Mustard Balsamic Vinaigrette. Janet S

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  104. We love baked oatmeal,classic blueberry muffins, and lentil coconut curry, yum! Freya

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  105. I'm new to your blog so I haven't tried any recipes (yet)! I've enjoyed what I've read since Christmas and would love a new cookbook!

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  106. I am making one of my favorites today- white bean enchiladas.

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  107. I just found your blog from Mavis Butterfield at $100 a Month. From the pictures above they look delicious!

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