Heirloom Tomato Jam

Hi friends, it’s been too long, I know!! I had started a post earlier in the summer to share some of my garden with you, but what can I say, life got busy.  As you might know, I have become an enthusiastic heirloom gardener, which in and of itself is still shocking to an old “brown thumb “ like me. However, knowledge is power and I love learning. The day I stop learning is the day my time on this earth is through. I hope! 

As you can imagine, I’ve been harvesting tons of tomatoes! While I love to eat, share, roast, and bake all that I can, I’m always trying new ways of enjoying my harvest. One of those newer ways is Tomato Jam.

Raisin Bran Muffins (Six Week Muffins) Yes! I Said Six Weeks!

Hi friends ! I’m popping back in, quickly, between gardening and baking duties to share one of my family’s favorite recipes. I know, back again so soon? I’ve actually been trying to get this recipe up for awhile but really wanted to finish it up for you now, because this is the perfect weather for these muffins. 

This is an adaptation of a recipe from my Mother’s church Ladies guild!  They all got together, about 40 years ago and put together a fundraising cookbook of their favorite, tried and true recipes. Isn’t that awesome?!  Big win all the way around

A Belated Happy 2024 and What’s Been Keeping Me Busy

 Hi friends! Happy New Year. I have missed you all so much. I couldn’t let January go by without wishing you all a very happy New Year and sharing a little bit about my life since we last met.  Life has been very busy, but there has also been plenty of Joy. I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday season and are looking forward to this New Year that we are in. I will never get used to us being in the 2000s! 

A Little Announcement and A Lot of Gratitude

 Hello sweet friends. I’m so grateful for each and everyone of you that have joined me, here, over the years for a recipe, a little DIY, life stories or to link up at one of the wonderful parties I’ve been Blessed to be a part of hosting over the years.

My most sincere gratitude.

Happy 4th of July!

Believe it or not, friends, before our next party we, in the USA, will have already celebrated the Fourth of July! So, on that note, I wish you all a safe and wonderful holiday! On with the party! 8 Festive Patriotic DIY Ideas

….stay tuned (Happy Summer)

Happy Summer!!

Sorry, friends, I’m crazy busy trying to finish getting a cake decorated for a party this morning! My sincerest apologies for not having things more together sooner. 

Please link up, join the party, and visit each other! I promise to get back with your features as soon as I can! 

Make sure and check Last week’s party to see if you were featured! 

Mini Blueberry Galettes from Thistle Key Lane. LOVE!

Mid June Inspirations (TFT Party)

Good morning friends! Happy Thursday. I’m so glad you’re here. Today, is all about you! Thank you all so much for coming every week and making this party what it is, a seriously awesome place to get information and inspiration! Thank you for all your kind comments and words of encouragement and kindness over the years. I appreciate you all more than you’ll ever know.  With that, let’s get onto some more of your incredible offerings from last week! 

Truly Inspirational musings from Katherine, in her post The Question. If you haven’t had a chance, it’s a wonderful read.

The Garden’s Coming Alive and the TFT Party

Good morning friends and welcome back. Before we get on with the party I just have to share!  If you’ve ever worked on growing a garden from seed from late January to Spring, you’ll understand my excitement and pride in sharing this photo with you all!

My first fruit of the season! This specific one is a Barry’s Crazy Cherry heirloom tomato and there are at least 20 more!

When they come in fully, they look like this!

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Okay, now that I’ve shared my excitement, let’s look at some of what you shared last week.