It's been a HOT minute! NO really it's been HOT!! LOL

Well it has been a bit since I have been able to sit down with my laptop to write out a Blog! To say I have been busy is an understatement for sure LOL LOL! Our kitchen has been one hoppin' place this Summer for sure. I have been canning non-stop for a few months now, but oh how I will enjoy the "fruits" of my labor :) I certainly hope you all will enjoy as well!!

We have had such POSITIVE feedback from everyone who has already partaken our jarred goods! Does this ladies heart good! Thank you to everyone who has braved this heat to come and shop with us this Summer!!!! THANK YOU and we APPRECIATE you SO MUCH!!! ~~shouting it out to those in the back ;)

As we entered September, BTW, can I mention just how much I LOVE the -ber months, we have switched the store to FALL!!! Oh how we love Fall in our house!! We have so many exciting things that kick off in September! Our granddaughter's birthday, our anniversary, 3 birthdays in October, on to Thanksgiving and then our MOST FAVORITE time of the year...... you guessed it! CHRISTmas!!! Our time to celebrate our Savior and time with our loved ones!!! But let's get back to Fall!! Don't want to skip over the second most favorite time of year!

Speaking of Fall, did you know our 9th Annual Fall Open House OFFICIALLY kicks off this week???

Come by and see us Thursday and Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-3!!! (9/7, 9/8 & 9/9)

We have SOOOOOOO many wonderful Fall items to see! There are samples, sales, giveaway opportunities, NEW products, restocked products and more!!! Sure hope to see y'all!!

Did you know we now carry quite a large selection of delicious fudges???? Well we DO! :)

Stop by this week and try some! You will love it! AND, shhhh a little inside scoop is that we have some scrumptious flavors coming for Fall!!! Be on the look out for our posts on Facebook and Instagram! (If you are not on social media don't forget that you may go to the MAP tab on this website and scroll down to see our pictures and descriptions from Instagram! That way you won't miss too much!)

Are y'all ready for our recipe???

This week's is in hopes of a cool down this weekend!

Fall Harvest Turkey Chili

Make this hearty Fall Harvest Turkey Chili for an easy fall meal the whole family will love! Featuring ground turkey, pork, squash, beans, and the perfect array of spices, a warm bowl of this chili is the perfect accompaniment to a fall evening.

Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey

1/2 lb. ground pork

2 cans black beans

2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes

1 can stewed tomatoes

3 Tbs. tomato paste

1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 1/2 cups)

1 yellow pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 Tbs. cumin

1 Tbs. chili powder

1-2 tsp. nutmeg

2 C. vegetable or chicken stock

Seasoning

Salt and pepper

Cayenne, optional

Instructions

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the turkey, pork, onion, garlic and yellow pepper. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium, stir in cumin, chili powder, nutmeg and seasoning. Add black beans, the squash, tomatoes and chicken stock (and 1 cup water), scraping the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Bring to a simmer, adjust the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chili has thickened and the squash is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

Be sure to grab one of our in-house homemade cracker or roll mixes for a perfect compliment to your meal!!!

Well time to sign off for this weeks blog.

Let us know what you think on our Facebook page!

We hope you enjoy the rest of the week and are able to come by and see us!!

Thank you for reading our blog & being a part of our adventure! Stay tuned for more fun very soon!

Until then, blessings from our house to yours!!