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slices of starfruit, oranges, lemon, and cup of orange juice with a tablespoon of ginger and teaspoon of orange zest. Ingredients for Carambola (Starfruit) Jam
October 18, 2025
Winter

Carambola (Starfruit) Jam with Citrus – Florida Winter Jam

Carambola (Starfruit) Jam with Citrus – Florida Winter Jam A Little Story Behind the Recipe: This recipe idea is inspired by the seasons — and...
Slice of vegan chocolate cake on a white plate with fork and two strawberries.
February 13, 2025
Winter

Best Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

  The Ultimate Vegan Valentine’s Chocolate Cake is a rich and delicious cake perfect for celebrating love! This easy vegan chocolate cake recipe is one...
Iced Coffee with Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
November 17, 2024
Fall

Homemade Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam

Starbucks Copycat Recipe – Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam Pumpkin spice season is officially upon us, and if you’re a pumpkin lover, you know this is...
homemade breakfast sausage patties cooking in frying pan
November 3, 2024
Fall

Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

1. Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties with Local Pork We recently got our pork share from Hopewell Heritage Farm. We love Tracy, farmer and owner of...
April 24, 2024
Spring

Top Three Must-Haves (plus a BONUS) for Spring Chickens in a Backyard Setting

Spring Chicken Essentials Bringing home your first batch of fluffy new chicks can be an exciting experience, full of the promise of fresh eggs. But...
March 25, 2024
Spring

Easy Cilantro Chicken in Creamy Sauce

I’m thrilled to share with you another easy recipe from the White Grass Cafe Cross Country Cooking Recipe Book. It’s a privilege to bring a...
February 16, 2024
Winter

Creamy Fresh Spinach Dip Recipe: A Party Dip

A few things went in to making this homemade spinach dip; the beautiful spinach from Meacham Urban Farm in our Fresh Produce Boxes, my recent...
February 5, 2024
Winter

Quick and Easy Shrimp Lo Mein at Home

Quick and Easy Shrimp Lo Mein at Home We love this Recipe for its versatility with using Ingredients from our Fresh Produce Boxes I have...
January 12, 2024
Winter

One Dish Mexican Rice Casserole

We recently made a trip to the most beautiful Canaan Valley, WV where we visited the White Grass Ski Touring Center. They are surrounded by...
December 23, 2023
Winter

Simple & Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy

There’s something so comforting about a warm, homemade breakfast. Biscuits smothered in a simple, yet savory, sausage gravy checks that box. I’ve made this too...

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  • Carambola (Starfruit) Jam with Citrus – Florida Winter Jam

    October 18, 2025
    1 slices of starfruit, oranges, lemon, and cup of orange juice with a tablespoon of ginger and teaspoon of orange zest. Ingredients for Carambola (Starfruit) Jam
  • Best Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

    February 13, 2025
    2 Slice of vegan chocolate cake on a white plate with fork and two strawberries.
  • Homemade Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam

    November 17, 2024
    3 Iced Coffee with Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
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