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 Those lazy, hazy days of summer are here...where everything and everyone seems to slow down just a bit. We find ourselves trying new recipes, reading more books and taking a little time to write cards and letters to far away friends. We love sending recipes along with our letters, and if you like to do that too, the recipe for Chocolate-Zucchini Bread below is a yummy one!
We're so excited to tell you about our brand new E-cards! Featuring the Gooseberry Patch watercolor art you love, they're perfect for sending a quick "Hello" to family & friends online. Take a peek below at the brand new set...which one will you send first?
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On August 5th we're on the road, traveling to the Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival in Nappanee, Indiana. We'll be signing books and enjoying the festival August 5th & 6th. We hope you can come visit us!
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 Go to the Send a Gooseberry Patch E-card tab on Our Page on Facebook. Click on the E-card you'd like to send. |
Send greetings to your family & friends on Facebook with our new E-cards!
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 On the next screen, click ALLOW to view your E-card. You will only have to do this the first time. We will remember you
the next time you want to send one! |
 Choose the friends you'd like to send your E-card to and write a special message to them if you'd like. Click "Send Gooseberry Patch E-Card Request" and your E-card is on its way! |
 Here are some of the E-cards you can send to your family & friends. Enjoy! 
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| Shared with us by Janet Shelly of Bourbonnais, Illinois, this bread is a great way to use some of that plentiful zucchini from your garden! For variety, Janet sometimes uses orange extract instead of vanilla.
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Chocolate-Zucchini Bread
from Mom's Favorite Recipes cookbook
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. oil
2 c. sugar
2 T. vanilla extract
2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. salt
1-1/2 t. baking soda
2-1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 c. baking cocoa
2 c. zucchini, shredded
1 c. chopped nuts
Blend eggs, oil and sugar together in a large mixing bowl; add vanilla, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cocoa, mixing well. Fold in zucchini and nuts; spoon into 2 greased 9"x5" loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Makes 16 servings.
Click here for a printable version of this recipe.
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| If you've got a bumper crop of corn this summer, this recipe is a tasty way to enjoy it! Shared with us by Kay Marone of Des Moines, Iowa who says this recipe is a local favorite.
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Iowa's Best Corn Soup
from Farmers' Market Favorites cookbook
1 t. olive oil
1/2 c. onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 t. ground cumin
4 c. fresh corn kernels
2 new potatoes, diced
1/2 t. kosher salt
1/8 t. pepper
4 c. vegetable broth
3/4 c. milk
1 t. fresh cilantro, chopped
Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Sauté
onion, garlic and cumin for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients except milk and cilantro; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Add milk and cilantro; cook and stir to heat through. Makes 8 servings.
Click here for a printable version of this recipe.
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Guess where we'll be visiting this month?
The annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts
Festival in Nappanee, Indiana!
Where: Amish Acres, 1600 West Market Street,
Nappanee, Indiana
When: Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 9:00 am through
Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Show hours: 9 am to 7 pm Thursday
through Saturday,
and 10 am to 5 pm on SundayBook signings are scheduled for
Thursday from 2 to 4 pm and
Friday 10 am to 12 pm
Wear your comfiest clothes, because this festival is held on the grounds of Amish Acres, an 80-acre historic farm restoration. You'll find nearly 300 artists and crafters, folk singers, square dancers, strolling musicians and more!
Love country-style fair food? You'll find mouthwatering treats including pork barbecue, sweet corn, fried vegetables, strawberry shortcake, onion rings, fresh-baked bread and iced sassafras tea. There's also a family-style restaurant, meat & cheese shop, an antique soda fountain, fudge shop, lunch grill and bakery too!
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Thanks for reading this month's edition of Feather Your Nest...
join us next month for our first peek at autumn!
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