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Coonhunter’s Cake – Pineapple Dump Cake

by Mary Stage
October 18, 2017October 19, 2023
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Coonhunters Cake or Pineapple Dump Cake

Whatever you call it, it is a good, quick and easy cake to make. No box-cake mix needed, just a few pantry staples and fresh eggs. You probably already have all or most of the ingredients to make this coonhunter’s cake.

I must say that this recipe is adapted from a dear woman who has since passed, Sandy Cox. She always made this when we had a carry-in dinner at our Southern Ohio Coon Hunters Club, hence the name. Read More »Coonhunter’s Cake – Pineapple Dump Cake

Salmon Patties Recipe

by Mary Stage
October 17, 2017
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Here is how we make Salmon patties at Wild Heaven Farms:

Ingredients:

2- 7 ounce cans of boneless/skinless salmon or 1 bigger can

1 large egg

2-3 shakes of celery seeds (finely chopped celery works, we just don’t like the texture in salmon patties)Read More »Salmon Patties Recipe

Pressure Canned Meatballs

by Mary Stage
November 5, 2016September 21, 2018

Canned meatballs whether pork or beef, will allow you to make a quick and easy homemade meal that everyone will love. This is one of… Read More »Pressure Canned Meatballs

Canning Pinto Beans

by Mary Stage
November 2, 2016September 30, 2018

Canning pinto beans? Why would you want to do that? Let me count the ways.

convenience
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Well, you get the idea. It is very handy to have beans on your pantry shelf.

Canning pinto beans - finished product

What can you do with canned beans?

Around here we make re-fried beans with a jar of pinto beans. Taco night has never been the same since I started canning pinto beans. All I do is drain off the liquid and whirl it up with my stick blender with a little chili powder and a splash of olive oil to give it a shine and Wha-lah re-fried beans, just like that. Now it just takes a minute to heat up on the stove or in a microwave.

We would be canning pinto beans if this was the only way we used them but it’s not. Read More »Canning Pinto Beans

House Seasoning Mix

by Mary Stage
March 10, 2016January 31, 2017

Make your own House Seasoning Mix with just three basic spice staples most people have in their cabinets right now. If not, you should because you can do so many things if you just have the basics.

The spices used to create my House Seasoning Mix are:Read More »House Seasoning Mix

Home Canning Supplies- Must-Haves for the New Canner

by Mary Stage
March 7, 2016December 28, 2017
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For those of you who are just getting started with canning, you will need to make sure you have the basic home canning supplies on-hand.

Canning Utensil Set– usually under $12
Granite Ware Water-Bath Canner with Rack $20 or less
Canning Jars normally around $10 for 12
Pressure Canner from $50-$250 depending on brand

That’s it! You can easily get started with canning as soon as your garden ripens or the local farmers market opens.

Ok, most canners actually can food all year long. Read More »Home Canning Supplies- Must-Haves for the New Canner