I remember when we first planted our fig trees back in 2008. I asked everyone what they did with all their fresh figs? The answer almost always was to make strawberry fig preserves with strawberry Jell-O. Once our trees were established and started producing figs in...
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Gluten Free Swedish Apple Pie
I’ve been baking since I was about 5 years old. My grandmother was a wonderful baker and everything she made was amazing. I can still remember the aromas of her kitchen, fresh coffee brewing, sweet butter, that tantalizing bakery fragrance – it still makes my mouth...
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park – A Day Trip from Americus
Looking for a day trip close to Americus, Georgia? You might want to consider visiting Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, formerly referred to as Ocmulgee National Monument. Located in Macon, Georgia, it is a beautiful 90-minute drive through the Georgia countryside.
A Cold Soup for a Warm Day – Cold Blueberry Soup
Every year, I look forward to blueberry season. I absolutely love blueberries. Here in Americus, there are several local farms that offer fresh, organic blueberries. I try to buy enough to stock the freezer for a while. Then, I think it is fun to see how many...
Andersonville National Historic Site – An Important Chapter in American History
When the American Civil War began, neither the North or South were prepared to handle the number of enemy prisoners apprehended. Prisoners of war were conditionally released in an informal exchange program, if they promised not to return to battle. A formal exchange...