tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post3498738152314612248..comments2024-01-10T05:26:18.695-05:00Comments on Moments With Mother Culture®: Easy Old Fashioned Apple ButterKaren Andreolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-27025877588723170252018-12-24T11:15:42.385-05:002018-12-24T11:15:42.385-05:00Your recipe sounds nice and easy.
There is nothin...Your recipe sounds nice and easy. <br />There is nothing corny about your stories. They are nostalgic and touch a place in the heart of many homeschooling mamas.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-80545376983847278532013-09-23T07:45:46.880-04:002013-09-23T07:45:46.880-04:00Apples.
Oh yes.
"drenched in the coziness ...Apples. <br /><br />Oh yes.<br /><br />"drenched in the coziness of Autumn" as your reader Lucy says it;-) true indeed.<br /><br />This was a lovely read today as we celebrate the first week of Autumn.<br /><br />I'm certain I would not do well in a climate that doesn't embrace the four seasons. I don't have a favorite because I enjoy them all in their own time.<br /><br />I found myself daydreaming of creating an atmosphere in my home more like the homely kitchen in your top photo. So warm. And just what my southern soul longs for. <br /><br />I share this fondness of blue and white too:-)<br /><br />Your campfire and chili story swoons my heart. And the reader who commented about making pear butter...sounds yummy. I had a friend gift me with some last Christmas. I remember thinking what a fine idea this was. <br /><br />I suppose the man-of-the-house will be winding his summer days down at the local market now, and embracing all things autumn for his lady. My heart is always warmed when you post what he has brought home for you. <br /><br />Happy Autumn Mrs. Andreola.<br /><br />Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310718367078901030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-7064685008394319612013-09-22T09:20:42.431-04:002013-09-22T09:20:42.431-04:00You've spurred me to re-read your stories this...You've spurred me to re-read your stories this fall...corny? Not at all! Love them. :)<br /><br />Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760735212107263086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-14220289655143925152013-09-21T21:34:22.680-04:002013-09-21T21:34:22.680-04:00The chili party sounds so lovely. Gives me an ide...The chili party sounds so lovely. Gives me an idea! I just loved your book, and if it's corny, it is in the same way that Understood Betsy is. A little idealistic perhaps, but in a good way: lovely and inspiring.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755652309595005430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-19099362595060755092013-09-21T21:23:36.906-04:002013-09-21T21:23:36.906-04:00I love apple butter. I have made it once and shou...I love apple butter. I have made it once and should really make a habit of it. And I do not think that Blackberry Inn is corny. I love that book. It always inspires me in homemaking.michelle.starlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582114636535914425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-30372834154568068752013-09-21T21:05:51.122-04:002013-09-21T21:05:51.122-04:00Dear Karen,
What wonderful memories, and beautifu...Dear Karen,<br /><br />What wonderful memories, and beautiful plate! September is so wonderful, after a hot summer of hiding inside the house! I just bought an aster plant from my local nursery that I hope will be as beautiful as the ones in your photo next year.<br /><br />Love,<br />Marqueta (Mar-kee-ta) G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13471332103238738458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-26236058399341428112013-09-20T08:21:07.972-04:002013-09-20T08:21:07.972-04:00A crab apple tree is prized for its gorgeous deep ...A crab apple tree is prized for its gorgeous deep pink blossoms. There was an ancient one at the end of our road in Appleton. It wasn't tall but its "wing span" was almost bigger than the little house it stood beside. It never failed to impress me in spring- so I wrote a mention of one in my story. The old-fashioned breeds have little apples but they were bigger than marbles and homemakers would make jelly out of them. Only the ornamental crab apples with the tiniest of fruit are sold in the nurseries today. <br /><br />The mention of eating chili made me smile because every autumn a friend of mine in Maine (Mrs. C.) would hold a family-style Chili Party in her backyard. (It was certainly chili enough to wear mittens.) Mr. C. lit a bonfire. Each guest brought either a Crock-Pot of chili, corn bread, salad, or cookies and apple cider. We ate in the dark, on lawn chairs with the children sitting on logs, around the glow of the fire. Mr. C. played his guitar and we sang some hymns before we said our good-nights. <br /><br />So glad you like my stories. <br /><br />Thank you,<br />Karen A. Karen Andreolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-67289472039375045562013-09-20T07:30:14.010-04:002013-09-20T07:30:14.010-04:00The pictures you post are always so peaceful and i...The pictures you post are always so peaceful and interesting! I loved Blackberry Inn and was just thinking about it earlier this week and how I would like to re-read it, along with Pocketful, very soon. I agree with the other posters - I'd love to see a 3rd book in the series!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306217651417023803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-76278118997997809062013-09-19T14:28:57.764-04:002013-09-19T14:28:57.764-04:00As I bite into a farm fresh apple, I recall the ad...As I bite into a farm fresh apple, I recall the adage "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Thanks for a blog that combines sound advice about learning and a healthy lifestyle. Well done--your posts "wear well."maryhallchiles.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163441885545952495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-45761190630438303502013-09-19T00:17:05.586-04:002013-09-19T00:17:05.586-04:00I love Landis Valley! We find ourselves there usu...I love Landis Valley! We find ourselves there usually in the Spring on Charter Day but perhaps we need to make an Autumn visit, too!<br /><br />I haven't done applesauce for a few years but perhaps this year I should make some again - we like the local, old Smokehouse apples for our sauce!<br /><br />I loved Blackberry Inn. And I like Farrah's hinting of a third book.<br /><br />Happy Autumn, friend!<br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-53637033674495016102013-09-18T15:40:02.872-04:002013-09-18T15:40:02.872-04:00This is a post that is full of beauty in pictures ...This is a post that is full of beauty in pictures and a blog that is enjoyable to peruse. *smile* Thank you for sharing your thoughts, experiences, and recipies with all of us. Have a great day. Sincerley, Mommy of two growing blessings & so much more!Blessings!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08296596435088597259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-71683336570889831242013-09-18T10:28:28.922-04:002013-09-18T10:28:28.922-04:00Sounds yummy! I will try this, and love that it...Sounds yummy! I will try this, and love that it's a crock pot recipe. Yesterday I bought pumpkin spice Glade oil candle refills. When I burned one last night, the house smelled so "fall." Love this season!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018822162196436975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-25838071549895985882013-09-18T10:26:39.658-04:002013-09-18T10:26:39.658-04:00We are blessed to have a neighbor that has a crab ...We are blessed to have a neighbor that has a crab apple tree and he doesn't want the crab apples so he lets us pick them. <br />Normally we feed them to our mini horses because they are too tart to eat, but this year because we had so much sun (Nadine, I'm also in Western WA) the tiny apples are sweeter and this recipe might work for them.<br /><br />I always love when I see that there is an update from Moments with Mother Culture in inbox...it's always a reminder to breathe deeply and slow down. Joyfulmomof6noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-86467097521740814142013-09-17T18:14:39.812-04:002013-09-17T18:14:39.812-04:00I must testify that we have thankfully had our sha...I must testify that we have thankfully had our share of apples this year, and I have found myself seeking for some new ways to preserve them. I should try this apple butter recipe, the root beer addition intriques me.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710910366858293660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-37103264407296855272013-09-17T18:12:42.035-04:002013-09-17T18:12:42.035-04:00On our walk this morning, my husband and I saw a r...On our walk this morning, my husband and I saw a red oak that has already begun to turn. So very lovely. I am always filled with anticipation this time of year. <br /><br />After we returned home, my husband asked, "Do you think it'll be cool enough for chili anytime soon?" Sounds like I'm not the only one filled with anticipation!<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-63505500897055880362013-09-17T16:27:58.748-04:002013-09-17T16:27:58.748-04:00I'm glad to have your recipe for apple butter....I'm glad to have your recipe for apple butter. It's my favorite thing to eat with biscuits.<br /><br />I adored Blackberry Inn! I hope that you eventually write a third sequel. Hint Hint. :)Farrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884648840608072747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-57723595140535619982013-09-17T16:07:45.517-04:002013-09-17T16:07:45.517-04:00I'm reading your comments in the parlor. The w... I'm reading your comments in the parlor. The window is open. The "morns are meeker" to borrow the words of Emily Dickenson. Our cool air mixed with summer sunshine made a refreshing combination this afternoon while I sat on the patio knitting. Thank you for the chat, making the day even more pleasant. <br /><br /> A friend of mine makes pear butter with the pears she is given annually - off a neighbor's trees that are in abundance. She uses lemon as a flavoring.<br /> Another friend of mine (25 years ago, now) was given pears and she made pear pie just as she would apple pie. I was offered a slice and found it delicious. <br /><br />Karen A. Karen Andreolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-40355091848040999582013-09-17T15:14:23.635-04:002013-09-17T15:14:23.635-04:00I always LOVE reading that part about the apple bu...I always LOVE reading that part about the apple butter making in Lessons! :) Can you substitute pear sauce??? I made a lot after I was gifted a huge box of pears! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291951073853426272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-5388317228908954212013-09-17T13:41:28.806-04:002013-09-17T13:41:28.806-04:00Blackberry Inn corny? I don't think so, I tru...Blackberry Inn corny? I don't think so, I truly enjoyed reading it!<br />We are getting some fall-like weather here in Western Washington, which is a nice change after a long sunny, warm summer. <br />I hope to make a batch of applesauce this afternoon, using a big box of Honeycrisp apples we purchased over the weekend!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />NadineNadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975125019581254008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-32350394917743391982013-09-17T13:34:11.511-04:002013-09-17T13:34:11.511-04:00It sounds such a delicious recipe and your whole p...It sounds such a delicious recipe and your whole post is just drenched in the cosiness of autumn. Thank you for sharing. Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907284328066937884noreply@blogger.com