The Family Garden

We had our Garden Planning Meeting for the Family Garden Co-Op.

We have some new members and are planning on growing some new items this year.

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Hearth Cooking Class

Hearth Cooking Class

Journey back in time to explore the creation of a historic meal from hearth to table. Participants will learn the techniques used in hearth cooking while preparing a meal using authentic ingredients and historic recipes and tools. At the end of the class enjoy the fruits of your labors by the warmth of the William Morris House fireplace.

The class will take place on Saturday, May 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Carillon Historical Park. Space is limited and advanced reservations are required. The cost is $35 for Dayton History members and $40 for non-members. For more information and to reserve your seat at the table, please contact Brandi Picek at 293-2841 ext. 107 or bpicek@daytonhistory.org.

www.daytonhistory.org/calendar/70/2410-Hearth-Cooking-Class-.htm

Green Bean

A sprouting Green Bean Plant

We are ready!

The Raised Bed is filled.

It is 4 foot by 10 foot.

We used a premium Top Soil Mix that

contains Top Soil, Sand Loam and Compost.

I also added some cow manure.

The seeds are sprouted

We are ready to plant!!

Vintage WWI Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake

Vintage WWI Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake


1 C water
2 C raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 C brown sugar
1/3 C shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
2 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Place water, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, shortening, nutmeg and salt in a saucepan and mix. Place on heat and bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Allow to cool, then sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir into cooked mixture. Place in a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 for one hour.

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What's for Dinner- Hawaiian Sweet Bread

Hawaiian Sweet Bread for the Bread Machine Recipe


Makes 1 2 1/2 pound loaf.

1 cup warm water
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons powdered milk
3 teaspoons yeast
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
5 tablespoons white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons instant potato flakes
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
2 eggs

Measure ingredients into the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.

I set my Bread Machine on Quick Setting with a light crust, and press start.

You could also use the bread machine to do just the dough.
Take the dough out and form a round loaf, let rise, then bake in the oven at 400 degrees.

Our Backyard Homestead

This year we are expanding out little backyard homestead. Here are some of the changes and additions:

I am starting plants from seed this year.

I came across these little greenhouse starters at Dollar General!

Lettuce, Beans, Tomato and Pepper seedlings

Our rain harvesting system.

Matt will be putting a spigot and hose on the trough

The start of our Compost pile

A bed for wildflowers

A Blackberry Bush

I put some grass clippings down as mulch

Our Raised Bed Garden!

Matt built this great bed. It is 4 x 10.

We are letting in settle a little and

then Matt is going to use a post hole digger

and level it to the ground

We are planting using the Square Foot Garden Method.

I will keep you posted on our progress

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