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Jams & Jellies - “And the Quangle Wangle said To himself on the Crumpetty Tree, 'Jam; and Jelly; and bread; Are the best of food for me!” -Edward Lear
Valerie, John, and their daughters make their jams and jellies from produce at its peak. These preserves transport you into yesteryear where grandma's kitchen was always warm and welcoming and the aroma of bread baking was ever present. She always had her homemade preserves to spread on that bread. Varieties in stock vary dependent upon how fast they go. Call to see what is on the pantry shelf. Better yet....order a batch of your favorite, to be made when that fruit is perfect for jam/jelly making. Both sweet and savory flavors. Favorites are Cherry Preserves, Farm Market Jam, Aloha (made from Ground Cherries), Blueberry Peach, Peach marmalade, and Jalapeno Cherry. |
Herbs & Herbed Products- “The intense perfumes of the wild herbs as we trod them underfoot made us feel almost drunk” -Jacqueline du Pre
Our theory is that if we tend it and grow it, it had better be useful. While some flowers fit that bill, herbs certainly do! We grow and dry our own herbs for use in the kitchen, soaps, colorings, personal care, and home remedies.
So wonderful on our fresh-from-the-garden salads are herbed vinegars. Healthy and zesty!
Many combinations while supplies last. Call to see what is available or to order yours. Try Tarragon Balsamic Vinegar to flavor that chicken. OR, the Italian Blend Vinegar on your sandwich instead of mayo. How about a nice herbal tea blend to refresh? |
 Eggs & Garden Produce - "You CAN make an omelet without breaking the egg. It's just a really bad omelet." - Steven ColbertHave I mentioned that we have chickens? Valerie can often be seen with a flock of her "girls" following her about the lawns. These are spoiled little free range ladies and they produce a wide variety of healthy eggs. Blue, brown, white. They range in size from large to fairy. They are gathered twice daily (so they are never all in the same basket), washed and refridgerated.
As seasonal harvests out produce us, we often sell the over abundance. Call to discover what is available. We are pretty sure there is always zucchini! ;) |
 Candles & Textiles - "Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." - BuddhaHand made candles using beeswax, parafin and tallow just as our grandmother did. We spend about three hours on each bath of tapers, hand-dipping into a vat over open flame. Every candle is unique. Natural ingredients are used for coloring like ground herbs and spices steeped in liguid (hot) tallow.
Daughter Jessica makes wonderful crocheted items; shawls, scarves, afghans.
Valerie's mother, Nancy, makes glorious quilts and purses.
You have to see all to really appreciate the work that goes into these candles and textiles. |
 Soaps & Personal Care - "Anyone's life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air and a happy contented spirit."-Lillie Langtry Our soaps are made from all natural ingredients. No chemical stabilizers or fillers. No dyes. No articifical perfumes. Only natural ingredients.
Color comes from ground herbs, flowers, oil steeped natural clays, and spices. Goats milk is a regular ingredient.
These are lye-based soaps made in the same time honored way as generations ago when making your own soap was part of the household tasks.
Introduced into the soaps are helping ingredients like oatmeal, beer, rosemary, and honey. These types of ingredients help adjust the soap for desired skin types and moisturizing or strong cleansing abilities.
Lotions and balms are coming soon... |
Pies - "Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie" -Jim Davis
Breads - "For less than the cost of a Big Mac, fries and a Coke, you can buy a loaf of fresh bread and some good cheese or roast beef, which you will enjoy much more."- Steve Albini
Muffins & Cakes - “Let's just say you may regret that second piece of cake.'
Cookies & Scones -"I've never felt like I was in the cookie business. I've always been in a feel good feeling business. My job is to sell joy. My job is to sell happiness. My job is to sell an experience." - Debbi Fields
