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My Gooseberry Patch cookbook collection continues to grow! My
husband claims I’m addicted to buying your books...to that I say,
“You're right, and I’m proud of it.” At last count, I have over 50 of
your books. I simply love, love, love every single book and use them
constantly. My only problem is finding space to keep them all in easy
reach! After a busy day, one of my most favorite ways to relax is to
just sit and look through a Gooseberry Patch cookbook to search
for fun new recipes.
Karen Sampson
Waymart, PA
I love Gooseberry Patch! I have followed you almost from your
beginning. I have several of your cookbooks, have downloaded your
free recipes and ebooks online and now I’m following you on
Pinterest too. Your recipes and artwork have been with me whether
I’m in the Midwest or in the South, as I am now...they have helped
me through many a holiday. You have made homemaking fun again!
Thanks for the opportunity to say, “Great job!” to you for what you
have accomplished.
Lori Eddings
Fort Walton Beach, FL
I recently bought a set of three of your Gooseberry Patch
cookbooks that includes 101 Homestyle Favorites. Just wanted to
let you know how much I am enjoying cooking these new recipes!
Every recipe I have tried has come out soooooo good, and easy too.
I have tons of cookbooks, but it seems I am using yours all the time
now. I can’t wait to buy more of your books since these have
been so great!
Norene Verolini
South Royalston, MA
Dear Friend,
There’s something magical about
autumn in our hometowns! Gorgeous
fall leaves, high school homecomings,
evenings at the county fair and of
course, Thanksgiving dinner at
Grandma’s. Can’t you just smell the
turkey roasting?
With Hometown Harvest, we’ve captured all those fond fall
memories for you to enjoy no matter where you are. Wake up for an
early-morning leaf walk and whip up stacks of Perfect Pumpkin
Pancakes. Chase away the chill afterwards with bowls of Autumn
Vegetable Soup and hearty slices of Joan’s Cranberry Nut Bread.
Gather family & friends to watch the big game while snacking
on Buffalo Chicken Sliders...sure to be a show-stopping favorite!
Coco’s Herbed Roast Turkey and Holiday Stuffing Balls are perfect
for Thanksgiving, topped off with generous slices of Maple Custard
Pie. Short on time? There’s a whole chapter dedicated to quick-fix
slow-cooker recipes.
You’ll love the nostalgic memories of autumn past...perfect
paired with a warm cup of tea and your coziest chair. Come with us
as we celebrate harvest in our hometowns!
Home is where the heart is,
Jo Ann & Vickie
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Check out our cooking videos
on YouTube!
Scan this code with your smartphone or tablet...it takes you
right to our YouTube playlist of cooking videos for Hometown
Harvest. While there, you can also view our entire collection
of Gooseberry Patch cooking videos!
If you spot this icon next to a recipe name, it means we
created a video for it. You'll find it at www.youtube.com/
gooseberrypatchcom.
Hometown Pancake
Breakfast 5
Church Social Soup Supper 35
Thanksgiving Dinner to
Remember 67
Game Day Get-Together 99
Pumpkin Patch Sweets 129
Slow-Cooker Potluck
Pleasers 161
Over the River & Through
the Woods 193
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with a cup of hot cider.
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us...we owe this book to you.
Perfectly Pumpkin Pancakes
Amy Bradsher
Roxboro, NC
My son Luke loves pumpkin! In the fall, we make our own fresh
pumpkin purée together. Although he’s only four, he loves scooping out
the insides and running them through the food mill. These pancakes
keep him full of energy!
3 c. whole-wheat flour 1/8 t. ground ginger
2 T. brown sugar, packed 15-oz. can pumpkin
2 t. baking soda 2 c. buttermilk
3/4 t. kosher salt 1/2 c. milk
1 t. cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten
In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt
and spices. Add remaining ingredients and stir until just moistened.
Let stand for several minutes to allow batter to rise. Pour batter by
1/4 cupfuls onto a hot buttered griddle over medium heat. When edges
are golden, turn and cook other side. Pancakes will be very thick and
may need to be turned a third time to make sure the centers are done.
Makes 8 to 10 pancakes.
The air is brisk and the leaves are turning...it’s autumn! Invite
family & friends to a cozy brunch, then take everyone to a
nearby park for a leaf hike. It’s a wonderful time for food and fun.
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German Apple Pancake
Gail Blain Prather
Hastings, NE
This German breakfast treat is sometimes called a Puff Pancake or
Dutch Baby...whatever you call it, it’s a fall staple at our house!
It’s yummy served with a side of crisp thick-sliced bacon.
3 to 4 T. butter 6 eggs, beaten
6 Granny Smith apples, cored 1 c. milk
and thinly sliced 1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/3 c. sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour
nutmeg to taste Garnish: warm maple syrup
In an 8" cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté apple
slices. Sprinkle with sugar and nutmeg; cook until sugar is dissolved
and apples begin to soften. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla
and flour; pour mixture over apples. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake,
uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, until puffed and set in
the center. Cut into wedges; serve warm with syrup. Serves 6.
A hearty breakfast for the chilliest morning! Cook up
diced potatoes in a cast-iron skillet, then make six wells with the
back of a spoon. Break an egg into each well, cover and cook
for a few minutes more, until eggs are set. Serve piping hot,
right from the skillet.
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