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Back Pocket Feasts – A New Project

by Jennifer Strobel Posted on 28 April, 2017

So, many years ago, I was placed in a situation where I and another cook had to come up with a shopping list and most of a menu three days before an event in an unfamiliar place with no idea … Continue reading →

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Jam making: Raspberries in two ways and Blackberries with Lavender and Black Walnut

by Jenn Posted on 24 March, 2014

Note: With the weather being so horrible, I wanted to give myself (and everyone else) a taste of spring/summer. This was from one of last year’s jam-making sessions. Raspberries and blackberries came into season and as usual, my family made … Continue reading →

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Dutch Onion Soup – Another Version

by Jenn Posted on 21 March, 2013

I’ve written about this soup before because I’ve been modifying and trying different versions for a number of years. This afternoon I did a version for lunch that was easy and really delicious, so I wanted to share what I … Continue reading →

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Lenten Ration Project Report

by Jenn Posted on 10 March, 2013

During this Lent, we’ve been faced with a number of unique challenges, specifically that we were not only limited through our ration points, but through dietary restrictions. For those of you who missed my earlier entry, we have been doing … Continue reading →

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Ration Recipe: Almond “Custard” Pie

by Jenn Posted on 4 March, 2013

I was itching for something sweet and realized that our sugar ration wasn’t going to last all month if I made cookies or something equally sugar-intensive. So, I did some thinking and assessed the ingredients in the house and came … Continue reading →

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