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Book Review
A Stitch in Crime
by Cathy Elliott
Book Excerpt: Thea James thought working as co-chair for Larkindale’s first quilt show extravag a n z a would be a natural extension of her antique business. But while organizing the busy week’s premiere events would make anyone frayed, she doesn’t expect a complete unraveling! At the opening soirée, local matriarch Mary-Alice Wentworth is knocked unconscious and robbed of her diamond brooch. Soon a rare quilt—the main attraction and a rumored key to great riches—goes missing. Those who signed up to help Thea are strangely no help at all. What more could possibly happen? Amid a cast of colorful characters and a tight schedule of garden galas, tea parties, and televised socials, everything is falling apart at the seams – and nothing is quite what it seems. Can Thea sew everything back together?
Book Critics: "...Fans of inspirational fiction will enjoy the funny, feel-good whodunit." Publishers Weekly Review: “…There is mystery and laughter, and Elliott’s characters are strong, confident and determined to make their mark….Fans will want to add this gem to their keeper shelf.” Romantic Times 4-Star Review Author Biography: Cathy Elliott is a full-time writer in northern California whose cozy mysteries reflect her personal interests from quilting and antique collecting to playing her fiddle with friends. She also leads music at church and cherishes time with h e r grandchildren. C a t hy ’s other plottwisting w o r k s include Medals in the Attic and A Vase of M i s - t a ke n Identity. Want to catch up w i t h Cathy? Here is h o w : Website & Occasional Blog www.cathyelliottbooks.com; Pinterest www.pinterest.com/cathyelliott10/ or Facebook – Author Cathy Elliott
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Cape May ............................... 5 Historic Cold Spring Village Stitch by Stitch Elmer ..................................... 7 Peggy’s Country Gifts Glendora ................................ 7 Cheryl’s Quilts & Crafts Haddon Heights ................... 6 Haddon Heights Fall Festival Morristown .......................... 14 Acorn Hall Mullica Hill ........................... 6 Amelia’s Teas & Holly Creamy Acres Farm Needles & Pins Newton ................................ 15 Wilbur’s Country Craft Fair Wilbur’s Country Store Pedricktown ........................ 11 Heart Felt Designs Red Bank ............................. 14 Antique Center of Red Bank
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Salem ................................... 13 Cawman’s Antique Mall Suse-E-Q’s Cottage Somerset .............................. 14 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Vineland .............................. 12 The Pin Cushion West Creek ......................... 8, 9 KC Creations Woodstown ............................ 7 Pumpkin Show The Scarecrow Factory Delaware Bethany Beach .................... 10 Sea Needles Dagsboro ............................. 10 Serendipity Newark ................................ 10 The Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast Out of State ........................... 4 Web-Based ............................. 4
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Independence Day Celebration - Cold Spring Village, Cape May ................ 5 Craft Fair - Wilbur’s, Newton ........................................................................... 15 Jersey Cape Foodways Weekend - Cold Spring Village, Cape May .............. 5 Celtic Festival - Cold Spring Village, Cape May .............................................. 5 Railroad Days - Cold Spring Village, Cape May .............................................. 5 Hands on History - Cold Spring Village, Cape May ....................................... 5
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Down on the FarmWeekend - Cold Spring Village, Cape May .................... 5 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo, Somerset .............................................................. 14 Classic Car Show - Cold Spring Village, Cape May ........................................ 5 Fall Preview Open House - Heart Felt Designs, Pedricktown ................... 11 Paranormal Pursuits Weekend - Cold Spring Village, Cape May .................. 5 Pirate Invasion - Cold Spring Village, Cape May ............................................ 5
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4th of July Facts • John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the same day: July 4, 1826. They were the only signers of the Declaration of Independence to become President. • James Monroe, our 5th president, died on July 4, 1831
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OUT OF ST ATE AND WEB STA WEB--BASED
Ann’s Lovin’ Ewe
by Ann Stewart
The Bottom of the Bucket List I’m no longer nineteen and sharing Sometimes it takes a long time to check breakfast with my 80-plus-year-old off items from our bucket list. grandparents, listening to their stories, When I was nineteen, my dad made a then writing and TYPING them, and unique investment in my talents and returning to their home to read the future. He offered to pay me the same as manuscript for confirmation. Though I’d make at my summer job, if I’d I’ve lost the ability to fact-check with my interview my grandparents. He believed original sources, I do have the luxury of their story needed to be told and that I information about was the one to do it. Crimea, Hamburg, My maternal Bremerhaven, grandfather and White Army, and grandmother Moscow on the escaped from internet. I have a Russia in the winter ship’s manifest, a of 1929 with their passport, and seven-day-old baby, h a u n t i n g but sadly, they had photographs. With to leave their my grandpa’s toddler behind. The Tagebuch, recorded interviews, and miracles surrounding their immigration manuscripts, I have the resources to to America eighteen months later, complete this goal. demand the story be told as a memoir; to And more than that, I have a special tell it any other way would stretch the inspiration. I know that my Siemens’ boundaries of fiction. family of four were part of the 13,000 And so, one summer after my freshman Germans who flocked to Moscow in the year of college, I added writing their story winter of 1929 to escape persecution. to my bucket list. But since then, a lot of And of the 4,500 who were eventually life has happened. In those intervening relocated instead of killed or banished to 35 years, I graduated college, earned a Siberia, four made it to America: masters, taught junior high, senior high, Grandpa, Grandma, and their two and college, moved across the country, children. That’s the story that needs married, raised two daughters, run a sheep telling. And as I work on it, I’ll also be farm, and published three books. Though fueled by the motivation to honor my I look forward to my novel Stars in the dad’s faith in me. Grass coming out this November, it I commit to completing this bucket list wasn’t my first manuscript. Though I’ve item and put that resolution in writing emptied plenty of buckets scrubbing the here. January 2018--eighteen months kitchen floor or watering the ewes at our from now-- is my target for completion. farm, I haven’t crossed the memoir off What about you? What’s on your bucket my list. list that still needs a check mark? Tell I’ve taken multiple college courses on someone about it, set a goal, then work how to write it, re-written it at least four toward what inspires you. Even if thirtytimes, developed it into a screenplay, and five years have come and gone, it’s never told it to audiences. But I haven’t too late to take another crack at your satisfactorily written the most important bucket list. story I have to tell. –©2016 All rights reserved Used by permission, no reprint without author’s permission.
Stewart’s novel novel Stars Stars in in the the Grass Grass Ann Stewart’s Ann will come come out out November November 2016 2016 will
Fireworks Family gatherings including picnics or barbecues are often held on the Fourth of July. As the food disappears and darkness begins to descend, the kids (and some adults!) begin buzzing around in excitement. Finally! What they’ve been waiting for all day. It is time for fireworks. Whether at a family get together or a public display, fireworks have become to the Fourth of July what presents are to Christmas. When did this tradition start and why? One article I read said we do it “because John Adams wanted us to.” I laughed, but as I read on I learned that he actually envisioned a celebration of our independence that included fireworks before the Declaration of Independence was even signed. Modern fireworks originally came to us from China. At first they were made from repurposed military munitions. Over time they developed into the specialized
by Jo Branham fireworks we see today. On July 4, 1777, one year after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia and Boston held huge Independence Day celebrations. Fireworks played a large part in them. At Philadelphia, they opened and closed the party with 13 rockets, representing the thirteen states in our union. Fireworks have continued to be a large part of our celebrations. I always enjoyed sparklers. For one thing, they were the only fireworks my parents would let me handle. But they were also exciting because of the sizzle and sparks. I knew they weren’t dangerous, but they seemed like they should be. If you’re doing your own fireworks this year, please be safe. Have a happy Fourth of July!
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CAPE MA Y MAY
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July 2-3: Independence Day Celebration July 9-10: Jersey Cape Foodways Weekend July 16-17: 11th Annual Celtic Festival July 23-24: Railroad Days July 30-31: Hands-on History August 6-7: Down on the Farm Weekend August 13-14: Classic Car Show August 20-21: Paranormal Pursuits Weekend August 27-28: Pirate Invasion
An Early American Living History Museum 720 Route 9, Cape May, NJ 3 Miles North of Cape May City Admission Charge (unless noted) - Free Parking
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The Knitting Savant
Become Inspired
By Andrea Springer
Have Project, Will Travel These summer months are great for getting out and exploring new places. Whether we’re going an hour away or traveling around the world, few of us go empty handed because let’s face it, knitters have to knit. Raise your hand if the first items written on your packing list for a trip is the knitting you’ll be taking along. Trust me, you’re not alone. These are times we need a small “grab and go” project, something that can be dropped in a purse or backpack at a moment’s notice. Here are some qualities to look for in a successful “traveler” project. Small Projects – In my experience, if the project is larger than a standard plastic gallon zipper bag it’s not a great “traveler.” Socks, scarves, dishcloths, hats and baby items work well for knitting on the go. So does “swatch” knitting. Have an hour’s car ride ahead? Consider working a few gauge swatches in preparation for a larger project, testing out different yarns and needles and practicing the stitch pattern. Simple Pattern – Choose a project with a pattern you like, but that doesn’t demand your complete attention and concentration to execute. It should be easy enough that you can pick up the needles at any point and know where you are and what to do next. If you do need a printed pattern, keep it to one sheet of paper so it can be easily folded and tucked into the project bag.
Travel Tools – Socks are my favorite “travelers” so I keep a project bag packed and ready to grab when needed. It includes a small pair of scissors, a small tin with a few stitch markers and tapestry needle, a six-inch ruler, a small crochet hook, three 40” circular needles in different sizes, and my favorite sock pattern on a 3 x 5 card. Consider the project you’re traveling with, the knitting tools you use most and put together your own travel kit. The LYS Wild Card – Part of the fun of traveling to new places is exploring local yarn shops along the way. I love seeing what projects other k n i t t i n g communities are working on and the yarns they’re excited about. I like supporting local businesses and make it a point to purchase something at every LYS I visit. It’s also a chance to get inspired by a pattern or yarn, taking me in a new direction and kicking off a brand new travel project en route. As knitters, we’re fortunate to have the thing we love to do be so portable and travel so well. Here’s to a summer full of new adventures, local yarn shops and finished projects! -Andrea Springer blogs at www.knittingsavant.com where she helps folks remember that they have everything they need to be successful in knitting and in life. You can share comments or ideas with her at andrea@knittingsavant.com or follow Knitting Savant on Facebook and Twitter.
By Annice Bradley Rockwell
Decorating, Entertaining and Living in the Early American Style The months of summer, touched with a golden glow of sun, seem to stretch out before us and beckon us to take time to unwind, relax and enjoy the peacefulness that only summer can provide. Spectacular Summer Splendor With our herb and flower gardens in full summer splendor, we feel a sense of true happiness as we gaze upon the deep colors that nature reveals. Our vegetable gardens begin to abound with fresh vegetables that inspire us to try new recipes and we feel a sense of pride knowing the ingredients were grown by our own hand. The bounty of summer can be seen all around us in the outdoors, but it can also be seen in our own homes and quaint shops that entice the summer shopper. Spending Time at a Leisurely Pace With more time to spend at a leisurely pace, the country shopper can explore new shops outside of their local shopping loop. Day trips of antiquing and outdoor adventure can be planned with friends to satisfy the summer desire to wander. From the sense of anticipation of discovering something completely new, to the feeling of elation that comes with finding a great deal, our souls benefit from our summer quest for travels beyond the norm. Splendid Summer Settings Within our home setting, we also tend to want to do things differently in summer. Our fresh picked vegetables
somehow seem even more splendid when eaten outside, enjoyed with friends. Our outdoor spaces can be carefully recreated to provide us with an “outdoor room” with plenty of space for guests. Our favorite outdoor antiques can be placed within our surroundings to achieve an inviting country setting. Sturdy rustic kegs can anchor our space and can become serving areas. Rustic tables with antique chairs look perfectly paired with an iron cauldron ready to provide an evening glow as friends and family begin to gather around the fire after a satisfying summer supper. Our flowers that are all abloom can be gathered and placed in an antique treasure such as a stoneware crock or an ironstone pitcher. This pop of country color complements our outdoor area and is an inviting way to suggest that we should in fact, linger. This summer spend time at a leisurely pace. Feel the happiness that comes with knowing your yearly efforts in the garden have paid off, arrange a day trip filled with friends, finds and fun, or create an outdoor space where summer days and evenings take on a whole new expression. And as you bask in the glow of summer, plan to keep the joy that comes from this height of the year within you all year long. -Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques. She is currently working on her book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com
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ed pand 533 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill x E w Ne NJ 08062 • (856) 218-7467 Area! Shop Hours: Mon - Fri 10-5; Sat & Sun 10-4
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July & August Hours: Mon - Sat 9am-8pm (Closed Sundays)
Ice Cream and Petting Area/Playground BRING THE KIDS! Serving Hand Dipped Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Sundaes & more! While visiting the farm take a walk to our play ground area and right around the corner you can visit our barnyard friends, bunnies, baby “Jersey Cow” calves, goats and much more. Visit our Greenhouse featuring....perennials, herbs and annuals, along with original designed flower combo pots and hanging baskets. Buy local, Eat Fresh...we will have fresh local produce too! Shop our Country Store filled with… country – vintage and urban home and garden décor – beautiful irons and slate inserts, jams, dressing, grillin sauces, mustards, candies, nuts, and other goodies, along with local honey, farm fresh eggs and local produce, featuring heirloom produce.
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Full Lunch Menu ~ Sweet Treats Afternoon Tea Served Daily! Large Selection of Loose Teas Available Tea Gift Sets Including Tea Forte and Davidson’s Organic Teas, Tea Accessories, Books, Tea Sets, Children’s Tea Sets
Row by Row Experience
June 21st through September 6th
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Collecting Serving Bowls I’m not sure how or why I started collecting old bowls but I now have over 50 stacked in my kitchen. I have several stacks of multiple colored and sized bowls sitting in my window sills, on my countertops, in cubbies and any where I can find the space. As I look back and think, it could have all started with the gift of the orange Fire King bowl I received from my husband’s greatgrandmother. I love Fire King and began collecting the yellow and red rectangle left-over bowls after that. As the years have gone by, I would buy here and there, at garage sales and at auctions. Being a farm gal, I am partial to the smaller bowls that have some type of advertisement or farm animal on them. I love the colorful ones that I can coordinate with holidays or special occasions too. I don’t just leave them stacked to collect dust and not touch. I actually use them.
by Tammy Page
When we have company I love to put dips, candies or a special recipe in them. They don’t have to all match. The various sizes, shapes and colors make for an interesting table setting. My friends love to see my bowls and which ones I have acquired since their last visit. They agree they are so cute! I don’t usually pay more than a couple of bucks for them and feel pleased as punch when I come upon a collection where I can dig for treasures. It’s also nice to combine buying a bowl at vacation spots so that they are more special. I know that when I use them, they will bring special memories back to me. I imagine I’ll have to give up collecting them one day when I run out of place to display them. But, until then, I’ll continue to stop at garage sales and flea markets. I might even buy a few bowls. -Tammy Page lives on an Indiana farm .
If you’re a fan of Shop Hops then you will love Row by Row. Rather than trying to visit to numerous shops in one week, Row by Row gives you a little over two months to visit participating shops and collect your patterns. Row by Row began in 2011 with 20 quilt shops in New York state. In 2012 the number increased to 62 shops. Pennsylvania joined in 2013 and there were a total of 138 shops participating from both states. By 2014 over 1250 shops across 34 states and Ontario, Canada had joined; and in 2015 there were 2655 shops in the United States and Canada offering Row by Row. So, is there a prize? Yes. Twenty five fat quarters will be yours if you are the first one to get your quilt to a participating shop. How does Row by Row work? First of all, there are no fees required to participate and no cards to stamp or punch. You must collect eight rows from eight different quilt shops who are participating in Row by Row. And you can’t request them over the phone or online; you have to physically visit the shop yourself. No picking up copies for friends. The patterns are copyrighted, so you can’t make copies for all your friends either. Once you have your eight rows (from eight different shops!), you make your quilt. Whatever pattern or colorway you want, as long as you use your eight rows.
Then you take your completed quilt to a participating shop and see if you are the first one to bring a quilt in. (Completed means: quilted, bound and labeled.) If you are the first one, you will receive the 25 fat quarters (which equals over six yards of fabric). The shop where you turn in your quilt may also have a bonus prize for you if you have used one of their row patterns. Each year there is a different theme; the theme for 2016 is Home Sweet Home. Each shop works the theme into their row pattern. Dates this year are June 21 through September 6, 2016 to collect your patterns. You then have till October 31, 2016 to complete your quilt and get it to a shop to win the prize. Many shops will have kits available for completing their rows, but you are not required to use them. Just like when you’re planning your Shop Hop routes, you might want to call ahead or check out the shops websites to verify their hours. To see a list of participating shops, go to www.rowbyrowexperience.com and click on the state license plate in which you live or where you are traveling. Shops all across the state are listed along with their addresses. A number of our advertisers are involved this year. Don’t forget to let them know you enjoy seeing their ad in The Country Register.
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GLENDORA - WOODSTOWN
The Scarecrow Factory Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Closed Sun
Can’t wait to see our new changes and unique locally-crafted treasures? Come preview our Fall and Christmas items starting in July! 25 East Avenue (Rt. 40), Woodstown, NJ 08098 (856) 769-1050
Cheryl’s Quilts-N-Crafts Custom made for you...handmade by me. Sewing • Quilting • Embroidery • Applique
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UPCOMING SHOWS See Website for Current Listings
13th Annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show
Gearing up for Fall Harvest of Pumpkins! Submitted by Kathryn (Kathy) Wright
The 13th annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show is gearing up for its biggest celebration of the fall harvest this October 7, 8 and 9 hosted at the Salem C o u n t y Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Highway, Woodstown, New Jersey. The event’s theme for 2016 is “ E m b r a c e Autumn’s Glory” and the fairgrounds will be transformed by pumpkins, scarecrows, gourds, cornstalks and hundreds of colorful mums. The South Jersey Pumpkin Show festival was picked by Fodor’s Travel as one of America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals for 2014 and 2015. Pumpkin growers and backyard gardeners from any state are being invited to bring their heaviest pumpkin out to the Pumpkin Show Big Pumpkin Weigh Off on Sunday, October 9th, at noon. If you’re a pumpkin grower this is a great late season opportunity to show off your prize pumpkin and potentially win a portion of the prize money up for grabs. Festival goers visiting this year will enjoy pumpkin desserts, rows and rows of craftsmen, Fall Home & Garden, Farm Expo, fun contests, scarecrows, give-aways, Pumpkin Toss, live bands, wine sampling, festival food court, NJ Largest
Baked Pumpkin Pie, pony rides and haunted hayrides around the fairgrounds. The Pumpkin Show will feature the reading of Sleepy Hollow legend and the arrival of the Headless Horsemen on Friday & Saturday at the graveyard. The giant pumpkin pyramid that holds over 500 pumpkins and mums will be showcased as the center piece of the festival. Kids under ten will enjoy a friendly boo barn, amusement rides, free pumpkins, craft making, trick or treating on Friday night, kids straw garden and Halloween treat bags. The All Breed Fun Dog Parade, Decorated Fall Baby Strollers and Halloween Costume Contests are free to enter and everyone receives a ribbon and goody bag for participating. The best pumpkin desserts, casseroles, soup and appetizers are being sought for the Fun Pumpkin Food contest and free sampling held on Saturday. The Little Miss & Mister Pumpkin Pageant for girls and boys will be held on Sunday at 2pm, for kids ages 4-9 years old from Salem, Camden, Gloucester and Cumberland Counties.
The South Jersey Pumpkin Show is a completely self-supporting festival made possible by the sponsors, exhibitors and parking fee. The event organizers have pledged to keep the festival family friendly, affordable and packed full of harvest fun. The Salem County Fairgrounds Is located in the rich farm lands Salem County and located just a few miles from Delaware Memorial Bridge. The South Jersey Pumpkin Show will always be dedicated to Kathy Wright’s October son, Scott R.W. Bailey, age 15, who succumbed to ATV injuries on May 13, 2010. Kathy's son was a huge part of the festival from
the beginning and will always be remembered by his friends and family. A Scholarship Award is given each year in honor of Scott from the Pumpkin Show proceeds.
Admissions is free, parking $5.00 a carload and good all three days of the festival. Free shopping bags, free trick or treat bags, and free pumpkins/gourds will be given to the first 200 children arriving daily. Visitors that donate a can of pet food at the main entrance will receive a $1.00 off parking. Home & Garden vendors, sponsors, craftsmen, artists and farm markets are being sought for 2016. Visit www.sjpumpkinshow.com for details. Call 856-765-0118. (Photo of the SJPF Giant Pyramid. Holds 600 pumpkins and the Headless Horsemen appears nightly at the South Jersey Pumpkin Show for the reading of the legend of Sleepy Hollow. )
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Summertime Classics Revisited In summers of the past, potato salad wasn’t complete without heaping spoonfuls of mayonnaise. Roasted vegetables always were relegated to a kebob. Deviled eggs couldn’t be seen in public without a generous dusting of paprika. But, oh, how times have changed. Olive oil is now the ingredient du jour in potato salad. Roasted vegetables have found their way into all sorts of summer salads. Deviled eggs have partnered with a multitude of interesting toppings, including olives, pickles, smoked salmon and, of course, shrimp. This summer, add a generous dash of imagination to classic summer dishes. Marinated Potato Salad 2 pounds small red potatoes, boiled and cut into bite-sized pieces ½ cup finely diced red onion ½ cup finely diced celery Generous ½ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 teaspoon celery salt ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup olive oil 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper to taste In large bowl, toss potato pieces, onion, celery and fresh parsley with dill, celery salt, salt and garlic powder. Cover and chill to allow flavors to blend. Before serving, whisk together olive oil, mustard and lemon juice to create dressing. Pour desired amount of dressing over potato mixture and toss to coat. Add freshly ground pepper to taste. Makes 8 generous servings.
Couscous Salad 1 small zucchini squash 1 small yellow summer squash 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced 2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil ¾ teaspoon Greek seasoning 1 cup couscous 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 tomato, seeded and diced Freshly ground pepper 2 ounces (½ cup) crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup slivered, toasted almonds (optional) Olive oil for drizzling
The Fourth of July is everyone’s favorite summer holiday. Family. Food. Fireworks. Everyone know that Independence Day, more commonly called the Fourth of July these days, is the celebration of victory to become our own free nation. Why was that day selected for this celebration of freedom? I always assumed it was either the day the Declaration of Independence was signed or the day the war ended. Not so. Neither was it the day the war started, nor the day the Continental Congress declared our independence.
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by Jo Branham It is actually the day the Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence. That date was then included in the document, I suppose as the date the final and approved copy was prepared. Independence Day has been celebrated since 1777. In 1870 it was included in a bill, with a number of other holidays (including Christmas), to be declared a national holiday. Almost 100 years after the Declaration of Independence was written. I find it amazing that such an important event took so long to become a recognized national holiday.
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Using spoon or small melon scoop, remove pulpy center from squash. Slice squash. Place squash and bell pepper in bowl and toss with oil and Greek seasoning. Transfer to grilling pan and cook on pre-heated grill until vegetables are just tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes depending on temperature of grill. While vegetables are cooling, heat broth to boiling in microwave-proof bowl. Stir in couscous. Cover tightly until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Dice vegetables and add to couscous along with onion and tomato. Season with freshly ground pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Before serving, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with olive oil. Add toasted almonds, if desired. Makes approximately 8 servings.
–A trained journalist, Janette Hess focuses her writing on interesting foods. She is a Master Food Volunteer and enjoys collecting, testing and sharing recipes.
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It’s Party Time with Lesley
by Lesley Nuttall
Picnic Choices for Summer With summer in full swing, it’s the time of the year to take advantage of the warm weather and sunshine. For family time, there’s nothing more fun than a family picnic. Most of us can remember when we were young, the fun time we had with our parents and family at the picnics. Make this a “cell phone/video game” zone free time, and have some good old fashioned fun! A picnic can be an impromptu event, or it can be a celebration event which could include extended family, and of course entail a lot more planning. Either picnic can be fun for both children and adults. There is no need to plan a “long distance” picnic. Check out your local area. Is there a park, picnic area or beach in your area? Choosing the perfect setting is as important as the food you will prepare. There are numerous different kinds of picnic’s you could arrange: A Picnic in the Park: This location would be especially fun for younger children if there are monkey bars, slides, swings and maybe a wading pool. Picnic tables and a restroom are a must too. I have include two cookie recipes that both children and adults enjoy. They are easy to make and would travel well to the picnic site. A Beach Picnic: A combined picnic and beach party would delight both older children and younger children as well as adults that enjoy swimming. There is so much that could be included for fun; such as a beach ball game in the water, building sand castles on the beach, fun throwing frisbees, and bubble blowing for the younger ones. A Fishing picnic: If your family loves fishing, take along a picnic basket and take a break part way through the fishing trip and have a shore lunch. Have everyone get into their life jackets and sail off for a relaxing day of fishing and picnicking. Pack a blanket to put your food on and another one to sit on. Don’t forget to bring along a garbage bag to take home your trash. A Backyard Picnic: Staying at home and planning a backyard picnic and barbecue could also be a fun and relaxing day for the family. This might be a good day to invite some friends or neighbors to join in your fun. A simple menu of hotdogs, salads, a vegetable and/or fruit tray might be all that is needed. If your invited guests offer to bring something, suggest a salad or something for dessert.
Check out the internet for some fun games that everyone can take part in. Whatever type of picnic party you plan, be sure to have lots of cold drinks and ice or ice packs to keep your food cold. It’s also a good idea to have some suntan lotion, insect repellant, and it’s always good to have a first aid kit on standby. Have a great picnic and enjoy the love of family as well as the fresh air and the fragrance of the great outdoors. -Lesley R Nuttall is the Author of Secrets of Party Planning and lives with her husband in Dryden, ON, Can. © 2016, Lesley R. Nuttall Chocolate Haystack Cookies 2 cups sugar ½ cup milk ½ cup butter ½ cup cocoa dash of salt ½ teaspoon vanilla 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts and ½ cup coconut In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, cocoa and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. When it reaches a rolling boil, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla, oats and coconut. Drop quickly by spoonfuls onto wax paper. Let it cool. Yield: 24 cookies Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Mounds 3/4 cup honey 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups Rice Krispies Optional: 1 cup chopped peanuts or walnuts or small chocolate chips Medium size cupcake liners Combine honey and peanut butter in saucepan and heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir in Rice Krispies (and nuts.) Place mounds of mixture into the cupcake liners. Let cool You can also place the mounds on wax paper on a cookie sheet but they look nice in the cupcake liners. Yield: 24 cookies
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Make Some Golden Memories Our windows are open on a summer’s evening and I can hear sounds of children playing in the street drifting in on the breeze. I wonder what they’ll play? Do they even know about the games we played, before the electronic era? I’ve seen evidence of Hopscotch, and there are bikes and kites out there, but what about “Mother May I,” or “Simon Says,” or “Red Light Green Light,” or the indoor rainy day games of “Snakes and Ladders” or “Pick-up Sticks.” Here are some quick ideas for a little more fun on a summer’s day. You can make a larger than life set of pick-up sticks by spray painting a package of bamboo garden stakes in several bright colors, not forgetting the all important white “helper” stick. You can bring out the rickety old 5 step ladder and paint the steps assigning a point value to each one. Then round-up a bunch of dollar store rubber snakes, the more flexible the better, and standing about 6 feet away, see who can get their snake onto the ladder. I once drew a cow’s face on some foam core board, mounted it on 2 tall bamboo garden stakes and, after cutting out dinner plate holes for her eyes, passed out the small hand size Frisbees from the Party store, and said go for it. Oh, but I painted the Frisbees “cow pie brown!”
What about attaching magnets to bamboo stakes with a length of string and filling the wading pool with water and small plastic sharks that have magnets stuck to their fins. Lots of sharks, and maybe only one “Nemo.” You can get peel –n-stick magnets at any dollar store. Then there’s the rolls of colored crepe paper, old playing cards and clothespin standby, for decorating the spokes of the. bikes. Invite the neighborhood to a parade and the kids are creating the “floats” You might need to keep a supply of carrot curls and ‘ants on a log’ on hand for the hungry hoards. And don’t forget some drinking water, remember it’s now considered dangerous to drink from the garden hose! How did we survive? We played outside from morning ‘til night, we ran barefoot through the sprinkler, we rode our bikes everywhere, we hung upside down from the monkey bars, drank from the hose and only went home when we heard our parents yelling for us! Here’s hoping that the kids out in the street tonight make some golden memories too. "Gotta go now, it's hide and seek...OLLYOLLYOXENFREE. –Written and contributed by Celia Benedict. Celia distributes and promotes The Country Register in the Calgary area.
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“What are we going to do this summer” is a driving theme at suppertime in spring. As each day gets longer and daylight shines into the evening, my husband Tray and I are often outside, walking around the garden and thinking about garden projects— moving furniture a r o u n d , freshening potted plants and cleaning up a bit. But when the weather shifts into summer heat, we’ll enjoy the yard from inside and begin plans in earnest for getting away. When we have the time, we love to travel and hunt for treasures. Sometimes, we’ll search the internet for fairs and special events in small towns. We’ll use these events to ground our travels. Then, from those big events, we’ll head out in the van and search for new treasures in towns we’ve never seen before. We love talking to locals and asking what’s cool to see or where’s a good place to eat. We’ve met some of the nicest folks who share a love for hunting and collecting. When the van is full, we head for home. That’s when the real fun begins. Tray will unload and look with pride at all of his projects. He’ll take stock of what needs shoring up, painting or
repurposing. And in those bright summer evenings, he’s happy, tinkering in the garage. Meanwhile, inside, the cleaning and polishing projects spill around the house like the aftermath of Christmas morning. Sometimes, the whole house is a complete mess, overflowing with treasures. It usually takes a few months for us to work through all of the projects and decide what we’ll keep and what will go to our store. It’s always fun to shift things around and change our spaces. When the dust settles and everything is rearranged or moved, the end of summer will be fast approaching. The treasures and travels become props in stories we share with our friends and family. All of our industrious work is, for us, a whole bunch of summertime fun. -Simone Gers began her antiquing journey 35 years ago when she married Tray, an avid collector. They still have the first piece they bought together—a pegged farm table that was so decrepit it was behind the antique store— and they have been upcycling vintage finds ever since. The Gers own Gather A Vintage Market in Tucson, AZ, a monthly market.
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Great Grandma Jo
Her name was Marie Josephsen and she was my Dad’s grandmother on his father’s side. We called her Grandma Jo and she died at age 98 in 1959 when I was 15. So much of what I know of my Great Grandma has left me in wonderment at how different her life was and how she faced it head-on! In 1884, when she was just 23-yearsold, Grandma Jo and Great Granddad left family behind in Illinois and made the trek to Washington in a covered wagon. A daughter, Aunt Alma, was born along the way. The family settled on a homestead in St. John where she raised her daughter and two sons and they lived until the late 1930s when her husband became ill and they moved to Spokane. After Great Granddad passed away in 1942, she remained alone in the huge house on a hill ove rl o o k i n g the city until her death. The house is now gone, replaced by office buildings. I think I am the only one left who remembers her. My earliest memories are traveling to Great Grandma’s house for Sunday dinner. As my sister and I became older, she gave us our first jobs—we mowed her lawns, raked, and picked apples that had fallen from the big apple tree in the back yard and carried them to the kitchen for canning—while dad did little odd jobs around her home. She always gave us a silver dollar before we sat down to a proper dinner at her round oak claw foot table with its beautifully upholstered chairs and the finest crystal, china and silver obtainable. My Great Grandmother liked nice things—she had a parlor and oriental rugs and everything was meticulously polished to a fine shine. We were always on our best behavior. As the daughter of a plantation owner in Illinois, she had learned well and believed things should be done properly and everyone entering her home was expected to follow her rules. I remember that her hair was very long and she wore it in a braid, curled around the top of her head. Grandma Jo created needlepoint, did wonderful crocheted tablecloths and sewed all of her own dresses. She made bed quilts from old curtains, feed sacks and cloth from anywhere she could find it for “those less fortunate,” she said. She also made dishtowels with tiny embroidered roses, which hung from the handle of the wood stove and a wooden rack above the drain board next to the kitchen sink. Although she was wealthy, she pinched every penny. Wonderful smells came from the pots and pans but all meals were cooked on a wood stove. The refrigerator was kept on the back porch and unplugged every winter to save on the electric bill. She sharecropped out the wheat farm and would sit at the red checkered covered kitchen table, airwriting with her finger on the cloth to figure out the price of wheat, the yield and the amount of money she would receive at the end of the harvest.
by Nancy Hartley On Sunday-dinner mornings, Grandma Jo walked to the chicken coop and chose the one that would meet its demise. The chopping block with an axe stuck in the top was brutal looking, covered with the blood of hundreds of chickens. Feathers and “innards” would be thrown into the garden and tilled under for fertilizer for the next year’s crop. Sometimes the smell of the huge lilac bushes did not cover the smell from the garden! The plucked chicken would be brought to the house for frying and Great Grandma would add her homegrown vegetables and freshly made bread along with apple or raspberry cobbler for dessert. The table always held fresh flowers and homemade piccalilli. She was smart and entertaining and stories about her childhood and what her life had been like, the growth of Spokane, her neighbors and upcoming elections flowed. I learned to be attentive since— unlike our meals at home in front of the television with no conversation—her meals lasted for hours while food from the kitchen kept coming. Nothing went to waste. When we butchered a cow every fall, Dad took her stuff for “head cheese”—brains, sweet bread, tails, cow hocks and other things we didn’t eat, things I thought should be thrown to the dogs. Her food always tasted wonderful, but sometimes I wasn’t sure what I was eating. Not allowed to ask, I knew I had to eat it. That’s what you did at Great Grandma’s Sunday dinner. I didn’t appreciate what she did until I was much older. She left a good example. In her 90s, what she did on her own was remarkable. When a local dog damaged the chicken house, Dad found her hammering away, making repairs when she was 95. She kept her own garden, tilled her own flower beds and walked six blocks to the store—summer and winter—carrying groceries and refusing to be driven. She said it all kept her young and she was right. Shoveling her own walks in the winter, pulling her own weeds in the summer and tending her flock of chickens kept her agile. She was nearly100 at her death. I visit her grave in the mausoleum on “Government Way” and think about her often. I thank her for my genes and the memories of when life was simpler in so many ways. I wish I had asked her more questions about why they came west, how she and Great Granddad met and more details about her life. Sadly, that history is lost forever. I would love to talk to Grandma Jo one more time and share just one more Sunday chicken dinner. – © 2016 Nancy Hartley is from Spokane, WA. She describes herself as a jack-of-all-trades whose journey through life still has a lot to teach her. Everything interests her and she loves taking classes to meet new people as well as learn new things. She took on sky diving a few years ago. This relatively new quilter and basket maker is now learning to paint. Nancy just finished her first novel. Perhaps most importantly, she says life is good.
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Red Wagon Coffee Table
I used the bed from a child’s old red wagon for this project. This one still had good graphics (Radio Flyer), so I did not paint over it. I just cleaned it up and sprayed it with clear polyurethane. The dents and rust are what makes it interesting. You will need a base for your table. I had a vanity bench which had seen better days and was just the right size for this wagon. I removed its top and repaired the base, making sure it was nice and sturdy. I cleaned, sanded and painted it. You could use table legs or spindles and build your own base. Look around, you might have something unusual that would work. That’s what salvage style is all about.
For the top, I built a frame that fit snugly into the wagon and was flush with the top. Then I nailed used lathe on it length wise. Again, there are lots of materials that would work for this. After a coat of paint, everything gets screwed together. This one-of-a-kind coffee table is a fun reminder of our childhood days. After all, who didn’t have a little red wagon? –Marla Wilson is the owner of The Rusty Wheel, a gift boutique in Scandia, KS. The shop features her floral designs and repurposed “junk,” as well as kitchen and baby gifts, home decor and fashion accessories. Follow The Rusty Wheel on Facebook, or www.therustywheel.vpweb.com or contact her at stumpy1954@hotmail.com.
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July - So Much to Celebrate July is the first month to be named for a real person. Julius Caesar was born in July. After his death in 44BC, the month was named for him. July is National Blueberry Month, National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month and National AntiBoredom Month. There were a few others, but those are my favorites. Some of the more bizarre holidays you might celebrate this month include: Teddy
by Jo Branham
Bear Picnic Day on the 10th, Tapioca Pudding Day on the 15th or Yellow Pig Day on the 17th. Build a Scarecrow Day is held on the first Sunday of July. Some of the holidays I could really get behind are: Chocolate Day and National Strawberry Sundae Day (7th), National Raspberry Cake Day (19th) and National Cheesecake Day (30th). Enjoy your July celebrations.
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National Raspberry Cream Pie Day (1st), National Watermelon Day (3rd), National S’mores Day (10th), Toasted Marshmallow Day (30th) and National Trail Mix Day (31st). The 7th has four holidays from which you can pick. Celebrate: Friendship Day, International Forgiveness Day, Sister’s Day and/or National Lighthouse Day.
My Journey with Lazarus
By Kerri Habben
Lazarus, rest in peace, friend. There is much I could tell you about Lazarus. First, and most importantly, we have traversed many miles together. We’ve walked back and forth, and throughout the journey, he has been, for the most part, a consistent partner in fulfilling one of life’s responsibilities. Certainly, he has slowed down over the years and at times has preferred a state of rest. Like most of us, he sometimes had to overcome inertia. There were moments he simply wanted to sleep. In short, his engine could hum, but he was beyond his prime. At times, though, a new spark unplugged his former vitality and he would seem years younger. Lazarus also had his stressful moments. On occasion, he would grow tense and react strongly. But it was more a reflex than out of anger. Sometimes his belt slipped down. His cutting edge wasn’t quite as sharp as it once had been. Then early last autumn, Lazarus and I were walking together across the lawn when it happened. He clunked out. I say clunked because Lazarus is, after all, a lawnmower. I have a suspicion that you are reading this pondering two things. Why would a person name their lawnmower and how did it come to be “Lazarus?” I confess that I enjoy bestowing names upon things. Our old printer was “Herr Gutenberg.” The rain barrel is “the Baron.” The composter is the "Madame” due to its resemblance to a long, black skirt worn in more elegant era. The lawnmower did not have a name at all until a couple of years ago. At the end of one summer, it stopped working and we assumed that it was, well, dead. Seasons rolled around to another spring and I was able to start the lawnmower. It seemed the engine was, indeed, alive. Thus, it came to pass that he was called Lazarus.
The last couple of years have been difficult ones for Lazarus but he has been mowing our lawn for about fourteen years. We all have the right to grow weary. It evolved that, when I went down to the shed (which does not have a name), I would express a hope as I left the porch. “Well, let me go see if I can wake up Lazarus.” There were times Lazarus struck a nerve, literally. The starter cord would retract and snap back to hit my arm, sometimes leaving a bruise or making my fingers go numb. I would instinctively blurt out a bevy of words not exactly appropriate for the likes of a Baron or a M a d a m e . Howe ver, sudden pain can momentarily override a lifetime of good upbringing. So, we had our moments. But I must tell you what I will remember most about Lazarus. He was the first substantial home and garden tool who was brand new to me. In a delightful way, most of what I use around the house is Dad’s saw, Poppy’s hammer, Uncle Henry’s gardening gloves. Lazarus came into my life when more outdoor responsibility had barely landed upon me. His arrival and my own new journey coincided as I grew into my turn to tend to our patch of earth. So, Lazarus, rest in peace, friend. You have served faithfully and well and I thank you. We bought a new lawnmower on Valentine’s Day. It is red. Now, if you’ll excuse me, the sun is shining, the grass is too long and I have a date with Cupid. –Kerri Habben is a writer, photographer, and crochet instructor living in Raleigh, NC. An avid crocheter and knitter, she learned these skills from her grandmother and mother. She donates many of her yarn creations to those in need. Kerri has gathered a decade of essays she is working to publish. She can be reached at 913jeeves@gmail.com.
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Cook’s Library with Patsy Cookbooks are more than just recipes. They are time capsules as well. Looking through old cookbooks tells you that our tastes certainly change over time. I once read where aspic was described as being edible plastic wrap. That has stayed with me, perhaps because it has the ring of truth. But, few people have eaten aspic since 1953 or so. Truthfully, I have never eaten it. By the time I came along it had fallen out of favor, and it seems no one has thought to resurrect it. That alone is telling. I grew up in the '60s and '70s, when people on TV were eating things like fondue. On the farm, we were eating the same things we had been eating for decades - fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and other things we could get fresh. We were eating farm to table long before it was cool. My collection includes quite a few cookbooks from earlier eras. I love not only the recipes, but also the illustrations. It used to be very expensive to print full color, so many books have what is called spot color, meaning just one or two colors were used, and they were done in such a way that they didn’t have to overlap. It was much cheaper and gives a distinctive look that now says retro. One of my favorite cookbooks is a very worn copy of the Boston Cooking School Cookbook. It belonged to my mom, and although I rarely saw her open it, I assume she used it at some point. Regardless, I’m happy to have it on my shelves now. I can’t say I’ve ever gotten a recipe out of it, but it was one of those “how to cook anything and everything” books that were popular as gifts to new brides.
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By Patsy Terrell
It’s always fun to look at a book from the edge and see which pages are crinkled from splatters. [Do pages crinkle from splatters, or are they discolored?] You know those were favorite recipes that were made again and again. Even if I never cook anything from those books, I do love looking at them. The recipes transport me back to family dinner tables laden with Mom’s special dishes. Even if it’s not our personal history, the nostalgia is powerful. This month I’m sharing one of my favorite summertime recipes – three bean salad. This is my favorite mix of oil and vinegar. This is perfect for picnics, cookouts or the dinner table. As a bonus – it doesn’t require any actual cooking, so it doesn’t heat the house during these warmer months. –Patsy Terrell has more cookbooks than she needs, but not as many as she wants. Don’t expect to find aspic on the table. See recipes and graphics from some of her vintage cookbooks at cookslibrarywithpatsy.com. Three Bean Salad 1 can yellow wax beans 1 can green beans 1 can kidney beans 1 onion, sliced thin (optional) 1 green pepper, sliced thin (optional) 2/3 cup vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil salt and pepper Drain beans, mix, and add onions and peppers to them. Mix other ingredients until sugar dissolves and pour over bean mixture. Let flavors meld overnight in the refrigerator.
Welcome to Spiderville Overcoming fear can be, for many, a lifelong pursuit. My fear was spiders. The mere sight of them, even far off, would make my heart race, causing me to scream and run. Before moving to my farm in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, I showed no mercy to the creatures if they ventured into my eyesight. Then, after enrolling in a class on Native American storytelling, I learned about "Grandmother Spider." This story intrigued me and made me think about my excessive and mostly unwarranted reactions to a creature that was probably as freaked out at seeing me as I was of seeing it. After that, I then had many encounters with "Grandmothers" over the next few years in my rural home. One day, I was at my desk paying bills and out of the corner of my eye, I saw movement on a decorative birdhouse that had a spring for the landing perch. I ignored it. It happened again. I took a look and a tiny spider was, it appeared, having the time of its life literally jumping from the springy perch and throwing out its spinneret like a bungee cord bouncing up and down. I watched this happen three or four times, imagining the thrill experienced by the microscopic brain in that little spider. Next came "Lucille," a spotted crablike spider with a body about one inch (with legs two inches) that would descend from the eaves of my house just outside my screened living room window. Like clock work "Lucille" would show up at dusk each day. I came to look forward to seeing her and worried about her when I didn't. Another spider came into my life and, if you can play with the mind of a little spider, I did just that one day. I was at my computer and saw a spider trying to jump on the cursor. So, my inner imp came out and I would scoot the cursor around and then make it appear and reappear
by Susan Springer
watching the spider and wondering what in the world it was thinking about this disappearing prey. When I would make it disappear, the spider would go over the top of the computer screen presumably looking for the wished-for tasty treat that got away. Before my transference of freak-out panic to comforting grandmotherly images, I would have screamed, looked for a shoe and quickly sent the unfortunate arachnid to spider heaven. My meditations on Grandmother Spider from the class I took changed my fear of spiders. This was evidenced, and I consider it a breakthrough, when I looked up into the corner of the shower stall one morning and said, "Grandmother! You're here. OK here's the deal. Stay where you are and you shall live." She stayed put. I was amazed and amused. I seem to name every spider either Grandmother (I had a wonderful Grandmother and lots of positive memories) or "Lucille." Another Lucille showed up in my bedroom corner. I would, upon entry, speak to her and then go about my business. One day I didn't see her and called out, "Lucille, where are you?" Out she came and I thought of the book Charlotte's Web. I was amazed that I was "worried" about her in a very different way. It mattered to me that she lived. I think I made a successful transition of honoring a life with the common sense of avoiding danger, which put the fear into perspective. This is often the message of "Grandmothers." -Susan Springer has a degree in Family & Consumer Sciences and writes about life in the shadow of the Cascade Mountain range in the Pacific Northwest. She can be reached at ssspringer@consultant.com. © 2016 by Susan Salisbury Springer. All rights reserved. Used by permission, no reprint without author’s permission.
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The Country Register of New Jersey and Delaware
Enjoy the Bounty of South New Jersey
Harvest Thyme
Happy Valley Berry Farm She stood still at the field's edge; eyes closed, then opened. She saw a lifetime journey here. From years in Central America to south Jersey in 1996, always teaching, telling, showing, sometimes failing, or succeeding. Then she walked the rows, over tight mounds of growing things, past sprawling greenery, feet in soft dirt, steps brushing tall woody canes. She smiled at each of her 6 acres where hardwon experience now grows the best quality produce possible. She's doing just what she talked about. Her name is Shirley Kline. She is an amazing farmer. Happy Valley Berry Farm, born of Shirley's ingenuity and practice, fulfills her vision of providing totally pesticide-free produce and a healthy land. Some protected open acreage plus the sheltering 14 high tunnels and 2 greenhouses allow for an almost year 'round growing season. Among prized results are luscious juicy fruits…ah, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, gooseberries and figs. She also harvests superb watermelons and broccoli, salad turnips and garlics, yams, carrots, tomatoes, lettuces, beans, kale and much, much more. Yields include uncommon foods like bok-choy, Asian greens, chard and cape gooseberries. Hundreds of feet of row cover cloth and insect barrier netting help maintain the highest quality pick-
By B. J. Salter ings of over 3 dozen varieties fruits 'n veggies. Seventeen years ago, Shirley (with help from husband Wesley) took this empty land from barren to berry-full. College degrees in plant pathology and vegetable crops plus a deep love for the soil evolved into growing opportunities for her farm. To make yields even better, Farmer Shirley uses lots of "good bugs”, aka biological control. And, there's healthy recycled mushroom compost for more back-to-nature support. Now, regional consumers can join a unique Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) partnership program which shares the farm's bounty with members on a weekly basis. Just outside of Bridgeton, NJ, members also take part in delish pot luck dinners, busy jamming sessions, and can get specialized recipes. Shirley's dreams and hard work help give us a sustainable lifestyle that's real close to nature. For arugula to zucchini, Happy Valley's extraordinary CSA or wholesaling details are yours at skline3@verizon.net or by calling 856455-0553. Mennonite Market And you thought south Jersey was just about summer sweet corn and peaches? Well, read on… Mennonite Market
Thirty-five years ago, Mennonite leader Lester Weaver wanted to shape his 6 boys into good men so he planned to grow tomatoes. His thinking was futuristic. So, grow tomatoes he did! Because faith and family matter most to this cohesive clan, everyone's energies followed Weaver's path to nearby unused land. Here they wisely tilled and planted. To develop, perfect, and share work in agri-business seems to be a natural for tight Mennonite communities like this. The tomatoes grew. South Jersey is good. Fa s t - f o r war d : Today, on 35+ acres, experience brings forth a superior Jersey field tomato perfect for cutting into thick meaty slices. Seven greenhouses hold about 1200 tomato plants each. Seedlings are pampered to grow the desired heavy red fruit. Pro-actively, an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system benefits crops just as the use of an organic "soft" pesticide does. That's how Weaver's Farm Market offers an amazing beefsteak slicing tomato that's pure Jersey in and out of the usual growing season. Ever expanding, 2 farmer sons, Justin and Merlin, now harvest not only beefsteaks but also strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cukes, 'n lettuces, corn 'n squashes, peppers, greens plus other highest quality farm produce. Field-grown sun-soaked cantaloupes hold remarkable flavor. Justin's 3/4 acres of sweet cherry trees offer prize pickings. Superb spring
bedding plants thrive in son Marcus' greenhouses. There's even a hydroponics greenhouse for year 'round freshest salad greens. At the Market, fall crops like late peaches, apples, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower and even more tomatoes are a local source for simply wholesome foods. Folks know a good thing when they taste it! Weaver's Farm Market, retail and wholesale, is between Elmer and Vineland, NJ at 759 Garden Rd., Pittsgrove, NJ; phone 856-451-7400. Oh, about the whole family? The other 3 sons and 4 daughters all happily pitch in as often as needed. What else to do? For more good-farm news in south Jersey, t h e r e ' s Bridgeton's busy Mill Creek Urban Farm with its 2 long hydroponic greenhouses. Son Marcus is Program Manager. This nonprofit work-focused farming program provides active horticultural therapy for the developmentally disabled. Their abundant produce (various gourmet and "designer" salad greens) benefits both community (thru wholesaling) and participants (thru learned skills). This "Arthur and Friends" farming group proudly claims over 70 caring volunteers. Interested in volunteering? Please call 856-392-4195 and mention this article. –B. J. Salter is a quilter, writer and South Jersey resident. She is a champion of South Jersey living.