tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61460865830386304202024-03-05T16:54:07.173-05:00Homer Village MarketWhat's happening at Goose Run Farms and Homer Village Market in OhioUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-33403462019538147332016-12-23T14:20:00.002-05:002016-12-23T14:20:10.115-05:00Frog LegsI remember the first time I tried frog legs at a restaurant. This was in the early 1980's when salad bars were a big craze. Just outside of Cincinnati, a restaurant in Mason, Ohio, had an expansive buffet of salads and appetizers that included fried frog legs. After all these years, I cannot remember much of anything else that was on the colorful salad bar besides some delicious soups, lots of what you would expect to find at a salad bar, and then something you would not expect to find--fried frog legs. I enjoyed them with cocktail sauce.<br />
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Now you can sometimes find tempura-battered and fried frog legs at a China Buffet restaurant.Yes, it is true that they taste like chicken! <br />
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Since then, I also have tried frog legs prepared in a cajun-style recipe. Chef Emeril Lagasse's recipe available on the Food Network website calls for a simple saute of frog legs and garlic in butter with fresh tomato sauce and a blend of cajun spices. When I tasted this, it reminded me more of crayfish than chicken. Delicious!<br />
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I am interested in trying a recipe of stir-fried frog legs (unbreaded) that is similar to dry-braised shrimp, oriental style. This style of recipe calls for stir-frying the frog legs with garlic, fresh ginger, and spring onions (sliced green tops) and serve with a squeeze of lemon and a side of white rice and sauteed green beans with mushrooms.<br />
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Another quick and easy way to prepare frog legs is to grill them a few minutes per side and serve with cocktail sauce. To give them more flavor and to keep them from sticking to the grill, toss them in an oil and lemon marinade. Italian-style dressing or vinaigrette would work fine as a marinade.<br />
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Often you will see recipes that call for soaking the raw frog legs in milk prior to preparing for cooking. This may be a good idea if you are catching your own frogs in the wild. Wild-caught frogs may have a more "gamey" or fishy taste that becomes milder after soaking in and discarding the milk.<br />
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The frog legs that are available for purchase at Homer Village Market have been farm raised for restaurant use. They have had all the skin removed, toenails clipped, are flash-frozen, individually wrapped for ease of portioning, and are ready to cook. They are sold in a 5-pound bag or box. They have a mild flavor similar to chicken. Since these are "medium size" (6-8 pair per pound) rather than "large size" (4-6 pair per pound), it is not necessary to split the pair into two individual legs prior to cooking. If you prefer the larger size, these can be special-ordered with a couple of weeks' lead time (less lead time required in the summer months).<br />
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Customers planning to fry meat or seafood for dinner often ask for breading mixes similar to "Shake-n-Bake" or some of the seafood and chicken fryer mixes found in many grocery stores. Since we are a small store, and customer preferences for these mixes are diverse, we generally do not carry the mixes. You probably already have the ingredients in your pantry to make a flavorful mix, with just the amount of sodium you prefer. If not, we do have the basic ingredients such as flour, crackers, cornmeal, salt, pepper, spices, milk, eggs, etc. <br />
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Here is a typical recipe for fried frog legs. This could be adapted for alligator that will be fried (especially reduce the salt).<br />
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nearby stores have ingredients on sale!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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frog's legs, skin removed<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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(4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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cup all-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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cup cornmeal<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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teaspoon minced onion<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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teaspoons salt</span></li>
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tablespoon ground black pepper</span></li>
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eggs<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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cup milk<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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cups vegetable oil for frying<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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cup peanut oil for frying</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Rinse the frog's legs
and pat dry; set aside. In a large resealable bag, combine the saltine cracker
crumbs, flour, cornmeal, onion, salt and pepper. Shake to mix. In a shallow
bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Heat the vegetable oil
and peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be
about 1/2 inch deep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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into the milk and egg, then dip into the cracker mixture until evenly coated.
Carefully place them in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on each side,
about 5 minutes per side. If the legs start to brown too quickly, reduce the
heat to medium. Drain on paper towels before serving.<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>SOURCE: AllRecipes website (recipe by AnimalWhiz</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-75715058963279584772016-12-16T15:25:00.002-05:002016-12-16T15:28:40.378-05:002016 Coming to an EndWhat a nice, long autumn we had in Ohio. Fall weather stretched into what should have been winter months. One reprieve after another kept many of us from "winterizing" the farmhouse and barns, and even our vehicles, at the time of year we usually complete those tasks. Every time I thought Winter was finally here, the following week brought temperatures in the 50's or 60's again. More time to "get ready" for winter.<br />
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This week was a cold, snowy, blustery one. Today started at less than 5 degrees and only got as high as 12 degrees. Tonight back down to about 2 degrees. With the wind chill factor, it's feeling like well-below zero. Several inches of snow is frozen on the ground.<br />
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Many are hoping for a "white Christmas," but at this point we may have had the most snow we will see this month. This weekend it will be in the 50's Saturday, then dropping back into the 20's. Welcome to Ohio!<br />
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Winter at the Homer Village Market usually brings the best prices of the year on wine. This is the time to stock up for the holidays and beyond, because usually the prices go back up in January. While the prices fluctuate up and down throughout the year, this seems to be the most predictable time to find bargains on your favorite wine. Also this is the time we stock the most variety of "wine accessories" such as pretty wine carriers, unique openers, and stoppers as gift items.<br />
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If you are doing some shopping for the holidays, and you have a foodie on your list, you might find something at the Homer Village Market to please them. Besides an interesting variety of pickled fruits and vegetables (relishes), we have low-sodium spice blends, sauces, vinegar, and many varieties of rice and beans. While gifting perishables is a little bit more difficult (steaks, chops, etc.), that is where a Gift Certificate could come in handy. We have denominations of $5, $10, $15, $20, and $50. Local honey, maple syrup, and lamb chops make nice gifts. Don't forget the alligator!<br />
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Whatever your plans, take time to enjoy the winter season! Stop by the store to see what's new.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-19939404159614981512016-10-21T16:11:00.001-04:002016-10-21T16:11:22.201-04:00Are You on a Tight Budget?<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">There is nothing worse than
facing the end of the “pay period” (whether that be the end of the month, the
end of the week, or the middle of the month), and running out of funds before
you have what you need. Maybe you are on a fixed income (retirement or
disability) or maybe you receive funds from the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program but it doesn’t cover your needs. Food banks, community suppers, etc., only go
so far and are not always convenient to attend. Perhaps you have a large family
to feed and you are the only “breadwinner.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Although Homer Village Market
does not offer store credit or barter, we do accept SNAP (food stamps) and
credit cards. Perhaps more importantly,
we often have surplus food at very reduced prices or for free for our customers
in need. Our frequent customers are
often the beneficiaries of this surplus food, regardless of their true
need. We enjoy rewarding our “regular customers”
with free items that they usually buy. Plus,
they are doing us a favor to help move inventory before it is too late. If it is not selling fast enough, we would
rather give it away than throw it away or feed it to farm animals! If you are not a “regular customer” because
you just cannot afford to shop often, maybe we can help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Many customers come into the
store daily, and some come once or twice a week. These we consider our “regular
customers.” Some only visit once a month
or so to pick up some fancy food, beverage, or favorite snack. Regardless, this is not a huge population
that we serve in our rural community! That’s why we really appreciate our
frequent shoppers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">What do we mean by “surplus
food?” This is any food item that is not
selling as fast as usual and so it is at risk of getting stale or just taking
up too much room in our small space.
Often we have surplus milk, eggs, bread, cheese, lunch meat, deli
salads, and other “perishable” items.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">As you may know, Homer
Village Market is a very small store with a lot of variety of products on the
shelves and in the coolers. When you see
one or two of something on the shelf, please know that there are at least
twelve more in the stockroom! We love to
have a lot of variety for customers to choose from, so that results in a lot of
inventory taking up space. We like to see the inventory move and the products
change often to delight our customers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Do not deprive yourself of
those “nice to have” but unnecessary snacks and staple foods. If you are living
paycheck to paycheck, as many of us are, and doing most of your shopping in
long lines at the big box retailers, imagine the convenience of shopping
locally to grab the essentials. You save
time and gas, which is money, in the long run. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We would love for you to become
a “regular customer”, shopping frequently enough to be aware of the food
“specials” and giveaways, and at the same time helping to support your local
store. As they say, “use it or lose it.” Next time you shop with us, let us know that
you would like to be on the contact list to receive surplus foods and
beverages. We will keep a list of your
favorites and essential needs and preferences and call when we have something
you might like to have. We really hate
to throw away any food or useful products, but sometimes keeping it on hand is
just too much to manage considering the small space and our desire to have
enough space to keep fresh and popular items on the shelves and in the coolers
and freezers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Usually the perishables that
we have surplus most months are:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<ul>
<li> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Milk, eggs, cheese, orange juice, iced tea, deli dips,
fresh salsa, and salads</span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bread, buns, crackers, cookies, muffins, chips</span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Produce</span></li>
<li> s<span style="font-size: 12pt;">andwiches, sliced cheeses and sliced lunch
meat, hot dogs</span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Other dairy products (sour cream, chip dip, whipped
cream, cottage cheese)</span> </li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Also, every few months we
have surplus in these categories:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Snacks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Baking supplies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Salad dressing and other condiments</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pasta and rice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pet food</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ice cream, cookies, and candy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Frozen entrees, frozen meat and cheese, frozen bread</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Infrequently, we also have
“closeouts” on various brands of soft drinks and also beer and wine overstocks.
Occasionally, we even have some “special order” tobacco brand that needs to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The more often you visit the
store, the more likely you will be the recipient of such “closeouts” and “price
reduced for clearance”. But please don’t
go hungry, even if you are not a frequent shopper. Please stop by and let us know you would like
to be considered for food clearances and giveaways. Leave your phone number, and we will call you
with offers. We will be doing each other
a favor!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-45099899995352255562016-09-21T14:24:00.000-04:002016-09-21T14:24:57.699-04:00Where Did the Summer Go?This July 2016 was the ten-year anniversary of the Homer Village Market opening for business! A lot of changes have taken place at the store over the years with perhaps the most significant being obtaining beer and wine carryout licenses to sell beer and wine starting in 2014. Other recent changes include offering propane tank exchange beginning 2015 and removing the iconic Pepsi vending machine from the store front in the Spring of 2016 due to a spike in vandalism over the past two years.<br />
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Many new families have moved into Homer in the past year or two, and the changing demographics in the area have led to changes in the types of products offered in the store. Less prepared foods are offered and more ingredients are on hand. Refrigeration space is at a high premium for cold beer storage, so less cold food is available than before. Challenged by the small size of the store, we are constantly replenishing the coolers and shelves throughout the day from the nearby stockroom.<br />
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In July, the store hours were changed to give the sole proprietor, Jean, more time to take care of non-store business and family matters that had been neglected due to the hectic pace of operating the store over the past ten years and implementing recent changes in products. Many customers were disappointed to find the store not open as early as before, but many others were pleased to find the store open a little later and also on Mondays.<br />
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The store has been closed on Sunday since early July, but plans are to operate on Sundays again very soon when the expanded hours are re-established for Fall and Winter. After all, the voters of this Township indicated they wanted to be able to buy beer on Sundays. Being closed on that day has been nice for the owner, but not so nice for the customers who enjoy shopping on the weekends! <br />
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This summer also marked the 200-year celebration of the existence of Homer, Ohio. The Homer Library organized and coordinated a very nice celebration this past weekend on Saturday, September 17. Many weeks of preparation resulted in some fascinating exhibits of historical information including old photographs and other documents important to the local area. Markers were placed around the community to designate the original locations of historic homesteads and businesses as well as markers at the gravestones of early settlers and noteworthy individuals laid to rest in the Homer Cemetery. Local historians gave speeches about the people and places of long ago in Homer.<br />
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There was even a little parade. The local churches and the firehouses offered refreshments and entertainment for the community. A good time was had by all. More information is available on the Homer Library website and facebook page as well as inside the library. Local news articles are available online. Of special interest were some articles about Victoria Woodhull, born in Homer, the first woman to run for the office of U.S. President.<br />
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We hope everyone is having a great Summer and enjoying all the beautiful countryside as we approach pumpkin season! We have had a bit of a drought this past summer and some very hot and humid days. As much as we hate to see an end to the season, Fall temperatures are a bit more pleasant for football and other outdoor sports and recreation!<br />
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Stop by the store to see what's new. We have a new supplier of local, raw honey, West Apiary (Paul's Bee Yards) in nearby Milford Township. Soon we will be stocking Bullhead's Beef Jerky again, a local favorite. We have several gluten-free snacks on hand, frozen pizza imported from Italy, and plenty of wild-caught alligator for your next tailgate party.<br />
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Alaskan beer is available in Ohio as of about a month ago, and we are stocking it along with many favorite beer brands We have lots of sweet red wines from Ohio and regional wineries as well as plenty of dry reds from California, Argentina, Italy, and Chile. If you prefer white wine, we have a variety of whites ranging from dry to very sweet. If you enjoy a good glass of wine, plenty of bottles are available for less than $8. Celebrating? We have some nice wines also in the $10-$24 range. Our prices are all State Minimum, and we take a lot of time to analyze the wholesale price changes to get the best price at the best time to pass along these values to our customers.<br />
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Hope to see you soon! Thanks for stopping by the blog.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-83981989928238020002016-04-07T18:36:00.001-04:002016-04-07T18:36:43.753-04:00Welcome Spring!Easter was in March this year, and what a beautiful, sunny Spring day it was! Last week we cut the lawn for the first time this season, and this week it is sleeting, windy, and gray outside.<br />
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Lots of activities going on at our nearby farm. There are many new lambs frolicking in the haystacks. Our friends are visiting with their horse and pony and volunteered to bottle feed an orphan lamb they named Ladybug. A new batch of chicks are being raised and some more eggs are being incubated.<br />
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We always wanted a greenhouse at the farm in Ohio, so that is another new addition this Spring. Maybe you will find some fresh herbs and young trees for sale at Homer Village Market this year! Perhaps we will even have enough surplus eggs to share. Be sure to check out the link to the store's website to see what's new! Also you can find us on Facebook!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-87380827451939498292016-02-18T16:40:00.003-05:002016-02-18T16:40:54.695-05:00Snowstorm Came and WentWe finally got substantial snow early this week. Three days later, the snow is almost all melted. So here are just a few pictures of the snow on Tuesday, 2/16. This was a very heavy, wet snow weighing on the evergreen boughs.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-40385626250740446212016-02-05T12:54:00.003-05:002016-02-05T12:56:51.812-05:00Is This Really Winter?We are having a very mild Winter in 2015-2016 in central Ohio! It is already February, and we have had only one snowfall that required shoveling--a rather minimal snowfall, at that!<br />
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Recently, we had temperatures in the high sixties, more like Spring. We are getting ready for another cold week, but not any colder than normal for this season. We have had plenty of good cookout weather, and it will be sunny and maybe as warm as the forties this weekend!<br />
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Beginning last fall, Homer Village Market began offering propane tank exchange for your backyard barbecue. We have the lowest prices in the area! You can exchange your empty tank for a full tank for $19.99 (plus tax) or purchase a full tank without an exchange for $49.99. We also carry charcoal and starter fluid for grilling.<br />
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If you plan to fire up the grill this weekend, you can stop by to get any of the following. These are great oven-baked or pan-sauteed also:<br />
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<li>Lamb Chops (local, grass-fed lambs)</li>
<li>Wild-caught Louisiana alligator white-meat fillets</li>
<li>Johnsonville mild Italian sausage</li>
<li>Johnsonville smoked bratwurst</li>
<li>Wild-caught Mahi-Mahi fillets (South America)</li>
<li>Wild-caught Yellow-Fin Tuna fillets (Vietnam)</li>
<li>12-oz. "porterhouse-style cut" pork loin chop (USA)</li>
<li>8-oz "flatiron" pork shoulder steak (USA)</li>
<li>8-oz Norwegian salmon fillets (farm raised in Norway)</li>
<li>5-oz Alaskan Salmon Burger patties (wild-caught salmon)</li>
<li>5-oz Garden Veggie Burger (Morningstar Farms)</li>
<li>Quarter-pound, natural casing, spicy, Hot Franks (Ozzie's brand)</li>
<li>All natural, Andouille Sausage (Aidell's brand)</li>
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Our beverage selection, besides Pepsi products, includes your favorite beer, wine, sparkling wine, or mixed beverage as well as classic, glass-bottled soft drinks: root beer, orange cream soda, black cherry cream soda, ginger beer, and green apple soda.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-73686079744189959702015-10-24T15:02:00.001-04:002015-10-24T15:02:35.498-04:00Time for WineThere seems to be a season for everything. Fall and Winter gatherings call for wine to share with friends and family. As the sun sets earlier and the temperatures fall, a glass of wine can be appreciated for it's beautiful color. festive glass, tempting aroma, and warming cheer!<br />
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At most retailers, wine (and beer) prices fluctuate throughout the year in Ohio, but they often rise with the approach of the Fall and Winter holidays. Many enjoy giving and receiving a gift of wine! Now is the time to stock up on your favorite wine--before the prices rise for the holiday season. Be sure to buy from a retail store that sells wine at the State Minimum Price, such as <a href="http://www.homervillagemarket-generalstore.com/" target="_blank">Homer Village Market</a>. <br />
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For those wondering exactly what "State Minimum Price" means, it is the lowest price a retailer is allowed to sell (a regulated product) to the consumer. So that the State government can be assured of some minimum level of sales tax (for budgeting purposes), the Ohio retailer is required to add a markup, specified by law, to the price they were invoiced by their geographically-assigned distributor. Retail stores can sell at higher prices, but they cannot sell any lower than the State Minimum Price in effect at the time they purchased the product from the distributor. <br />
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Notice that the price of your favorite wine or beer changes up and down throughout the year though it may remain static most of the time. If the distributor's price goes up, the retailer is not required to reprice the inventory already in stock (although some retailers do so in the case of a price increase--but then they are not really selling at the State Minimum). If the distributor's price goes down, the retailer is prohibited by law from lowering the price of the bottles already in stock before the price decrease, because to do so would be a violation of the State Minimum pricing law). This is the main reason you might find the same wine label at two different prices at two State-Minimum retailers (or even two different prices for two bottles of the same label on the same retailer's shelf). The retail price depends on what the retailer paid at the time they placed their order from the distributor. It pays to shop around!<br />
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If you like dry red wines such malbec, cabernet sauvignon, chianti, and red zinfindel at value prices (under $10 a bottle), as I do, there are several brands whose promotional prices are very good right now compared to the normal retail price several dollars per bottle higher. Stock up now before the price goes back up again.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.trapichewines-usa.com/" target="_blank">Trapiche</a> (Malbec - Mendoza region of Argentina) $7.99 (recently priced at $9.99 then $8.99)</li>
<li>Dynamite (Zinfandel - Sonoma, California) $9.99 (rises to $12.99 around the holidays)</li>
<li>Ruffino (Chianti - Italy) - $8.99 (usually at least $9.99)</li>
<li>Fetzer - Alexander Hill's (Cabernet Sauvignon - California lower foothills) 1.5 liter $9.99 (usually $12.99 or more)</li>
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To save even more, purchase a case and receive a 10% discount. Most of the time, you can mix and match 12 regular size bottles of different labels or 6 of larger size bottles and get the 10% case discount. (Generally excluded from the case discount eligibility would be those bottles of wine where the retailer purchased less than a case at a time and had to pay a per-bottle surcharge to the distributor.) </div>
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Stop by the Homer Village Market to see which wines are on promotional prices right now. We have wide range of brands and varieties of wine to fit all budgets. If you enjoy sparkling wines, sweet reds, sweet whites, dry reds, dry whites, or something in between, stop by and see what we have on the shelf and in the cooler. Don't see your favorite? We can let you know the current price and place an order for delivery in-store often the same week, but no later than the following week. Not sure which wine to try? We can help you decide based on your preferences. Hope to see you soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-37422833925351996712015-08-12T18:36:00.000-04:002015-08-12T18:36:20.303-04:00Where Has the Summer Gone?School is already starting for some area kids! It seems like the Summer has been in full speed mode! Not one "lazy day of Summer" that I can recall.<br />
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July was the rainiest month since last October! Farmers were challenged to manage their fields between drenching storms that seemed to never end since Spring. Children on Summer break from school were sad that their sports were being rained out and trips to the swimming pool were infrequent. Weather has improved greatly in the final week of July and first week of August.<br />
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Here it is mid-August, and the Hartford Fair is enjoying its 157th year of festivities. Tonight will be the demolition derby event, which a lot of local folks not only like to watch, but also ride! In less than two hours, beat-up vehicles will be getting even more bruised and battered to the delight of a cheering crowd of onlookers. The Homer Village Market is located on the route to the fairgrounds, so maybe I'll see some of the derby vehicles heading to the demolition event--or at least hear them roaring down the road.<br />
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This week Monday was the "lamb cookoff" competition, and one of our local youth won a prize for her entry! I can't wait to get the recipe and try it myself. Once the Hartford Fair Board publishes the winning entries, we will put a link here so you can enjoy some good country cooking recipes.<br />
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This past weekend (August 7-9) was the annual Pelotonia bicycle ride to raise money for a cancer cure. This year, nearly 8,000 bicycle riders (supported by thousands of volunteers at rest stops) made their way from Columbus Commons along several routes of varying distances and difficulty (from 25 miles to over 125 miles) including steep inclines and rolling hills. Hundreds of Pelotonia riders traveled the 100 mile Bennington Chapel Route, which started in Pickerington, stopped at the Homer Library, among other rest stops, and finished at Kenyon College in nearby Gambier, Ohio. Millions of dollars have been raised for donation to our local cancer research institute. You can learn more about their cause on the Pelotonia website. It was a beautiful day for a ride, and here are a few pictures as they passed through the intersection in Homer.<br />
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Well, I hear some really loud mufflers! Going to check it out right now and see if I can snap a picture or two of these wild rides heading to the fair tonight!<br />
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Enjoy the rest of your summer! Please stop by the store to say hello and see what's new! We have had some really delicious boneless ribeye steaks and ground angus for grilling. Plenty of sweet corn and other fresh vegetables are for sale at farm stands in our vicinity right now!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-49317126971190704912015-06-05T13:26:00.001-04:002015-06-05T13:26:36.580-04:00Can You Feel the Excitement in the Air?When the kids have summer recess each year, I don't even need to look at the calendar. I can feel it in the air. More kids are smiling, riding their bikes, fishing at the creek, or swimming under the bridge if it's a hot day. <br />
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Graduation parties are happening several weekends in a row beginning as early as Memorial Day weekend, and you will see a lot of Facebook images of beaming new grads wearing their caps and gowns. Soon those grads will be starting new jobs. Some will take the summer off to relax, vacation with family, and make plans for the future.<br />
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Each year at this time, I remember my own high school graduation day and also college graduation, twice. The season brings back such fond memories of family, food, friends, and big plans for the future. <br />
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Whatever you and your family do to celebrate, have fun and enjoy the moment! Some families will soon experience the "empty nest syndrome." This is something I have not personally experienced, but I can imagine how my parents and grandparents must have felt when all of us kids were away at college. No more family meal time. No more sitting around the television together in the evenings. No more rushing to and from school activities. It must have seemed as though time was beginning to stand still. Or maybe it was a welcome relief from the hectic pace of having a full house, trying to meet everyone's needs, keeping up with all that extra housework and cooking!<br />
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If you are planning celebrations, please remember to stop by Homer Village Market for refreshments. You can find a variety of things to make your gatherings special including:<br />
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<li>steaks, chops, sausages, chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers for the grill </li>
<li>buns, condiments, chips of all kinds</li>
<li>cold beer, nice wine selection, wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages</li>
<li>bags of ice, charcoal, hickory wood chips</li>
<li>ice cream, cookies</li>
<li>appetizers such as cheese, summer sausage, hummus, chip dip, salsa, pickles and olives</li>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-21439160426427998842015-04-17T12:20:00.001-04:002015-04-17T12:20:15.309-04:00April Showers and April EverythingApril is a busy month for everyone. Besides preparation for Spring holidays, vacations, tax deadlines, kids sports, senior prom, opening-day baseball games, crop planting, and turkey-hunting season, the warmer weather brings new chores such as lawn mowing, landscaping, and window washing. Let's not forget changing wardrobes from the Winter sweaters and coats to the spring lighter-weight clothes....and that could mean shopping, especially if that long winter of hibernation created any changes in your comfortable sizes!<br />
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Spring weather in Ohio is unpredictable. One day it could be cold at night, foggy in the morning, and 30 degrees warmer during the day. The next day could be cloudy and chilly all day, and the weekend could have thunderstorms and showers all day and night. One thing is for sure, the trees start to bud, the flowers begin to bloom, and the grass turns green and begins to grow.<br />
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This colorful landscape, the warmer temperatures, and the thrill of the school year's end in sight creates a lot of enthusiasm. One can practically feel it in the air. People have a little more spring in their step as they go about their daily routines. People are smiling, birds are chirping, and branches are softly swaying in the Spring breezes.<br />
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Kids are riding bicycles and skateboards, campers and boats appear ready to launch, and shiny sports cars are whizzing through the intersection. Motorcycles and long-distance bicyclists begin making their first appearance of the season.<br />
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With all the excitement and anticipation, please remember to drive defensively. Last year around this time, there were several serious collisions on the State highways that pass through Homer and Utica. Speed and distracted driving seem to be the usual causes of these accidents. Rural highways are typically one or two-lane, narrow, curvy, and high-speed.<br />
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Therefore, there is no "forgiveness" if a driver goes left of the center line or swerves off the right side of the road into the ditch. There is not much a driver can do to avoid wrecking when either of these events happens. That's why it is so important for everyone to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the steering wheel, leaving plenty of distance between vehicles. That can be difficult to do, especially with such beautiful landscape views on both sides of the road and all the exciting things about Spring to think about--not to mention cell phones, eating and drinking in the car, and traveling companions providing further distraction.<br />
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At the risk of being criticized for driving like an "old lady" by cautiously approaching intersections and hill crests, please let's just remember all of us have only this one life here on earth. No one's precious life is more important than anyone else's. We can each look out for ourselves, but we can also look out for the "other guy" by driving defensively. Sometimes accidents can be anticipated and avoided with a little extra caution, a little less speed, and a watchful eye on the traffic all around us. Remember there are distracted drivers on the road all of the time, and even more in the Spring and Summer seasons.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-66789352256178904192015-03-14T14:48:00.001-04:002015-03-14T14:50:44.573-04:00Speaking of Lamb Dishes.....<br />
If you need more inspiration, some beautiful pictures of various lamb recipes can be found at this link:<br />
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<a href="http://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/14-reasons-to-eat-more-lamb-gallery/1" target="_blank">http://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/14-reasons-to-eat-more-lamb-gallery/1</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-41649870339725798382015-03-13T18:08:00.001-04:002015-03-13T18:08:09.317-04:00Lamb for the HolidaysAlthough Americans enjoy making corned beef and cabbage around Saint Patrick's Day, a more fitting tradition might be cooking a big pot of lamb stew! You can use your favorite recipe for beef stew and just substitute lamb. Be sure to add more potatoes after the meat becomes tender, since the ones you added in the beginning will now be part of the nice, thick gravy! Carrots, parsnips, green beans, and potatoes make a wonderful combination for lamb stew. You can use any cut of lamb for the stew, but shoulder is probably preferred for a braised dish such as stew. Lamb shanks or even lamb chops could make a stew. Some even use ground lamb or lamb meatballs to make stew.<br />
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Easter is another holiday for enjoying lamb. Traditionally, a roast leg of lamb makes a fine dinner. An elegant crown roast of lamb or some french-cut lamb chops make a delicious and memorable occasion also.<br />
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Why wait for the holidays to cook lamb? We enjoy lamb all seasons of the year. During the winter, it is satisfying to heat up the kitchen with a pot roast of lamb shoulder or a casserole of lamb shanks in the oven. During the summer, grilling some lamb burgers, lamb chops, or lamb and veggie kabobs is convenient and fun. <br />
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Weeknight meals of baked ziti and lamb ragu can be prepared easily by browning some ground lamb and ground beef with chopped onions and garlic, adding some diced tomatoes and a little bit of tomato sauce, seasoning with salt, pepper, and oregano, and then putting the sauce and al-dente cooked pasta in a casserole to bake at 350 F with parmesan cheese (and optionally feta cheese) sprinkled over all. Lasagna recipes can be adapted easily to use ground lamb, which goes so well with tomatoes, eggplant, green peppers, mushrooms, and cheese!<br />
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Now I'm getting hungry, I hope you will enjoy some lamb this Spring and every season of the year!<br />
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Here's a recipe to get you started. (Keep in mind you can substitute creatively if you do not have some of the ingredients on hand. I use parsley instead of mint, for example.)<br />
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This appeared recently in the "Wall Street Journal" online food section. <b style="background-color: white; line-height: 13.5pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">THE CHEF: JOSEF
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minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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San Marzano tomatoes with juice and roughly chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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flakes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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oregano<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cumin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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crumbled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mozzarella<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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plus extra for topping<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add ziti and cook until just al
dente. Strain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, stir in lamb, beef, onions,
garlic, carrots, celery and fennel, and sauté until meat is cooked through,
about 7 minutes. Pour off all accumulated fat and set pot back over medium
heat.</span></div>
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chili flakes, oregano, cumin and cinnamon. Season with salt to taste. Simmer
until vegetables soften, about 20 minutes, adding splashes of hot water if dry.
Stir in vinegar and simmer 5 minutes more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cooked pasta and reserved cooking water to pot with ragù, stirring until evenly
distributed. Turn off heat. In a small bowl, toss together feta, mozzarella and
Parmesan. Stir ¾ mixed cheeses and ½ mint and basil into pasta.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dish. Top with remaining mixed cheeses and grate extra Parmesan over top to
lightly cover. Slide casserole under broiler and cook until browned in spots,
about 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining basil and mint<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-7954975340738222282015-03-10T13:55:00.002-04:002015-03-10T13:55:55.674-04:00Use-By Dates, Sell-By Dates, Food Safety and QualityThere is a lot of confusion among consumers regarding the various dates found on food packages in Ohio. Although many states do not require it, Ohio's food safety law requires that eggs, shellfish, babyfood, and packaged, perishable food be labeled with a date if it has a shelf life less than 30 days. Also, many food manufacturers put dates on their packaging because they think consumers will find it helpful. There is no question that a lot of food is wasted because of the confusion over what these dates mean relative to the food safety and quality. One estimate by a food safety expert with NSF, Interational (a public health and safety organization based in Michigan) is that about $161 billion of food is wasted annually due to people throwing out food when it reaches the "sell-by" date.<br />
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This interesting graphic and a related article appeared in the Columbus, Ohio, newspaper "The Dispatch" on March 10, 2015. These guidelines are for refrigerated, perishable foods (fresh, uncooked) with a "Sell By" date or no date. (Products with a "use-by" date should be consumed by that date for safety.)<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-p8IAvr_kvcvYDvznIM2MaMgbuGORBbSWo4E0vF6rFVi5lUiuGlSjgvpdaS4WBMm6Mx9_Eoo9eLBA8Gm0ksSWsJW7FaUTSHWfO43yj2EA740Pnk_27r55yhgS44nON5Tik_PFPs7Za4U/s1600/serve-or-pitch-graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-p8IAvr_kvcvYDvznIM2MaMgbuGORBbSWo4E0vF6rFVi5lUiuGlSjgvpdaS4WBMm6Mx9_Eoo9eLBA8Gm0ksSWsJW7FaUTSHWfO43yj2EA740Pnk_27r55yhgS44nON5Tik_PFPs7Za4U/s1600/serve-or-pitch-graphic.jpg" height="640" width="608" /></a><br />
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The article states that canned food will last indefinitely due to the heating and canning process creating a sterile environment within the can. This absence of any air or bacteria would provide a safe product for many years although there may be some slight changes in the quality or appearance. Another fact stated in the article is that, for sell-by-dated foods, usually about a third of the product's shelf life still remains after that date. One caveat to keep in mind; however, is that if there were any period of time during which the product had been improperly handled, such as wrong temperature, then the food quality or safety could be much less than expected based on the date.<br />
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Here is the link to the article http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/food/2015/03/11/serve-or-pitch.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-63699751768754142102015-02-22T09:06:00.002-05:002015-02-22T09:08:44.857-05:00Beautiful SnowfallFebruary has been a very cold and windy month this year. Plenty of days in a row of single digit lows and highs barely above 20 degrees F. We got a little bit spoiled during December and January when we had a few warmer than usual days, plenty of sunshine, and hardly any snow.<br />
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Yesterday made up for that lack of snow, as we had at least 8 inches of snow in Homer! I hope you and the kids got outside to enjoy something fun! It wasn't even very cold, just about freezing all day. That is so much warmer than it has been, but it will still be very cold this week and next according to the forecast.<br />
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So enjoy the snow that is still on the ground! How it makes the neighborhood a lot quieter. The snow blanket deadens the sounds of traffic and the usual din of the community.<br />
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Here are a few pictures from around the store yesterday.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07QGcGPFitjSnGFYFsVELvplsfVPdlMshMhR0cQe6VNsFvKrBeEhkDOBKzUEhhdfOioFZWlITFyBo9ZYfHPaBRPR4GqpGeN6X2x1UngjxyqPdOu8PuIwO1FUXjWg6LdxDpJEIYT3YlCA/s1600/034snowy+homer+intersection+02+21+15.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07QGcGPFitjSnGFYFsVELvplsfVPdlMshMhR0cQe6VNsFvKrBeEhkDOBKzUEhhdfOioFZWlITFyBo9ZYfHPaBRPR4GqpGeN6X2x1UngjxyqPdOu8PuIwO1FUXjWg6LdxDpJEIYT3YlCA/s1600/034snowy+homer+intersection+02+21+15.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Homer Post Office at SR 661 & Homer Road</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmv0Z_x4mwP17i17O2MnVE9EyaPt07dEk8nf8E2ssotrMfMTu8GJxe6J0tNYMY-Th0IhHvx88gFhoAs0TcBe3Bin9WsEQbATLYVlDs5Z0fV5B8MaRC9bhDZz9nzj1eVWRpbTGJ_anwoXY/s1600/032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmv0Z_x4mwP17i17O2MnVE9EyaPt07dEk8nf8E2ssotrMfMTu8GJxe6J0tNYMY-Th0IhHvx88gFhoAs0TcBe3Bin9WsEQbATLYVlDs5Z0fV5B8MaRC9bhDZz9nzj1eVWRpbTGJ_anwoXY/s1600/032.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This much snow fell by late morning.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hgz-ZbBIfltmEw3SLa7j9rzlmdKf4cyq0nMqEfiGB4fJKe4IA5bpJX4BjuVEX9f7HzGB_BjcFIOOECYjRj84gBTqbCmhSqocRYeJ8kqznTrNmWo80I4S2UoRH8T5qS6Ma4A1CVhF8WI/s1600/038in+the+mirror+hvm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hgz-ZbBIfltmEw3SLa7j9rzlmdKf4cyq0nMqEfiGB4fJKe4IA5bpJX4BjuVEX9f7HzGB_BjcFIOOECYjRj84gBTqbCmhSqocRYeJ8kqznTrNmWo80I4S2UoRH8T5qS6Ma4A1CVhF8WI/s1600/038in+the+mirror+hvm.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standing under the Store Canopy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These kitties frolicked in the snow between naps. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4-Wheelers are great on the farm and in the snow!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kitties first big snow!</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-86705955675926656212015-02-21T19:30:00.000-05:002015-02-22T09:59:06.632-05:00It's for Everyone's SafetyI need to let off a little steam. Please bear with me.<br />
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Why do some people "cop an attitude" (take offense) when I ask them to please move along when they have no business parking in the store parking lot? Of all people, locals (and previous locals) should know better. The intersection has poor visibility to drivers under the best of conditions, not to mention the lot is small but sufficient for the tiny store's customer traffic. There is a parking spot for two vehicles, maybe three.<br />
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Often people pull off the busy road into the tiny store parking lot or onto the berm of the road to text, eat a snack, make phone calls, mess with their GPS, take a rest, or wait to "meet someone," When this occurs during the morning, noon, or evening "rush hours," it is the most problematic because that is when most traffic is passing through the intersection and when most customers might need to park in the lot. I do not want customers to try to park on the outskirts of the parking lot, because it is not safe.<br />
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Multiple "Customers Only Parking" signs are posted around the parking lot, and that means only for customers while they are shopping. Despite this, loitering vehicles usually take the prime parking spaces, right in front of the signs! This is a tiny carryout, and shopping only takes a minute or two. I want my customers to have a place to park and not have to jockey for position with loitering vehicles.<br />
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These improper parking incidents occur frequently enough that it is necessary to monitor the lot and ask people to leave when they do not belong there. Most people understand the issue and move on without any commotion, <br />
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I usually approach the driver with a smile and politely ask if they need help, because sometimes they do. Sometimes they are just lost and in need of directions since there are no road signs indicating the direction of travel or location of nearby towns. However, when the answer is "No, thanks, I'm just waiting for someone" or "I didn't want to text and drive", I think to myself, "why do you have to do this here on this private property." Why not pull into that guy's driveway over there--same thing! Why not drive around the corner and park on the street!<br />
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Another concern is risk and liability for insurance purposes. That is why often I will take a picture of loitering vehicles, especially if they refuse to leave or are presenting a hazard to the line of sight at the intersection. If they are the cause of an accident, it would be good to have their identity for followup and responsibility since they had no reason to visit the business establishment.<br />
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Vehicles using the store's parking lot to "meet someone" or "wait for someone" is the excuse that bothers me the most for several reasons. First, they will be there longer than it takes to shop, and second, because not only will ONE vehicle be parked, idling, usually backed in as if they intend to stay awhile, and with their headlights shining into my neighbor's living room, but ANOTHER vehicle will be joining them, taking up another parking space (or worse, parked on the road berm). Usually the plan is to exchange children, and usually these are over-sized Sport Utility Vehicles. So then two large vehicles, both sets of adults, and numerous children also are hovering around the vehicles when it is time to make the exchange. Usually there is much standing around chatting, many hugs and kisses, and general congestion in the tiny parking lot.<br />
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When vehicles park in the lot with the intent of "meeting someone" or to exchange children, depending on the time of day and road conditions, I will allow it but ask them to please not do it again (in other words, do not make a habit of using this parking lot for the children exchange). When it is not a practical time or place for this, I will usually ask them to leave and suggest other nearby places to park and meet such as across the street at the post office or down the street at the various parking lots associated with schools, libraries, township government, etc.<br />
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The root cause of the problem may just be that the store is in "the middle of nowhere" and so it is a convenient "oasis" for pulling off the road for any reason that presents itself. It is halfway between several more populated college towns, and it is true there are no other stores within 5 to 10 miles in each direction. Or perhaps old habits die hard. Maybe ten or fifteen years ago before the store was there, locals might have used the parking lot as if they owned it.<br />
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Please be considerate of this small business owner and the customers who want to park safely and the drivers who want to be able to see the oncoming traffic, and the neighbors who do not want headlights aimed at their windows for ten minutes at a time. If you need to exchange children in Homer, why not meet at the Homer Elementary School parking lot or the library or the post office.<br />
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Thank you for listening. I really do not enjoy asking people to leave the parking lot, and I especially do not enjoy when the driver wants to dispute with me or refuses to leave. Sometimes these incidents create ill will, and this is "bad for business." I am truly sorry that we cannot always have a positive outcome. I prefer a "win-win" situation, and usually that is how it evolves. The times that it turns out badly, unfortunately, are the ones people remember the most. For this I am truly sad.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-54410704591263929732015-02-12T21:43:00.001-05:002015-02-12T21:43:06.152-05:00Are You Ready for Valentine's Day?How wonderful that Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday this year! Lovers, admirers, and friends everywhere will have the weekend to celebrate their romances, friendships, and fondness for each other! For most people, weekends bring more leisure time, relaxation, and family time. I hope you will enjoy some time with the ones who matter most in your lives.<br />
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There are so many simple pleasures that make celebrating Valentine's Day so much fun. Some people have traditions of baking heart-shaped sugar cookies that can be decorated as simply or intricately as you want. For those of us who partake in this tradition, I think we can agree that the real fun is the process of mixing all the ingredients, cutting out the cookies, and having fun decorating, baking, and enjoying the aroma as they bake! This is almost as much fun as eating the cookies or giving the cookies as gifts.<br />
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I remember the pleasures of shopping for that sparkling heart-shaped trinket that I would wear on Valentine's Day to brighten my spirit as I went about my daily life that day and weekend...working, going out to lunch with coworkers or family, and then celebrating Valentine's Day with my soul mate. It was always fun to receive a gift for Valentine's Day and to give a gift in return. My favorite gift (giving or receiving) was always that box of chocolates! Although I was certainly in awe of the beauty of a rose and the lasting beauty of carnations, flowers did not seem to me as practical as chocolates or something shiny that could be remembered a little bit longer and more fondly! There is a season in life for stuffed animals....another season for that romantic dinner (chateubriand, asparagus, cheesecake for dessert, and some wonderful red wine) preferably several stories up with a window seat, and a foggy view of the lake! If you are not already engaged or married, what a nice date to propose to your loved one!<br />
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Whatever you do to celebrate Valentine's Day, or even if you do not celebrate at all, I hope you will enjoy Saturday, February 14, 2015. Stop by Homer Village Market to say hello. We will be open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. in case you need anything. We have cold champagne, many varieties of beer, wine, and spirits; chocolate covered pretzels, dark chocolate, lots of ice cream, plenty of gourmet appetizers, and lots of ingredients to make a delicious meal! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-15265902891962262182014-11-20T11:25:00.002-05:002014-11-20T11:25:14.314-05:00Graeter's Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Ice CreamToday, waiting for the milk man is full of much more anticipation than usual. That's because there will be some Graeter's ice cream pints on the delivery truck today! We have reordered Black Raspberry Chip, their most popular flavor!<br />
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Graeter's is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has been making gourmet ice cream using the "French Pot" process since the early 1920's. According to Graeter's <a href="http://www.graeters.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, it is the only ice cream manufacturer in the world using French Pot freezers to produce its ice cream. These batches are each only two gallons, which is also the smallest batch in the industry. If you have not yet tried their ice cream, it is most delicious! It is quite a bit more expensive than other brands of ice cream, but each pint is hand packed with high quality ice cream made in small batches. You will notice the difference in taste and also the heft of the pint container!<br />
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Having spent about ten years in Cincinnati beginning in the mid 1970's, I have enjoyed eating Graeter's ice cream made locally. When I relocated to Columbus, it was several years before a Graeter's franchise location appeared on the scene. I was thrilled! Still nothing beats the fond memories of sitting at the little round marble tables at the Graeter's ice cream and candy shop in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati and enjoying a couple of scoops of double-chocolate chip ice cream in a hand-made waffle cone.<br />
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I hope you will stop by the Homer Village Market and pick up a pint of Graeter's ice cream! Other flavors we sometimes stock include the Mocha Chocolate Chip, Chocolate-Chocolate Chip (formerly known as double-chocolate chip), and Coconut Chocolate Chip. These "chips" are more like chunks of rich, dark chocolate. If you visit Graeter's website, you can view the video of their French Pot process of making ice cream and you will see how the chocolate chips are introduced to the recipe!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-52345700132745102492014-11-06T16:25:00.003-05:002014-11-06T16:25:31.260-05:00Deer Hunting SeasonLicking County, Ohio, is a favorite destination for deer hunters from all over the country. The deer population is large, and the rural landscape provides a great habitat.<br />
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Area farmers are still in process of harvesting crops, so the deer still have plenty of cover. This can be frustrating for hunters in their tree stands in the fence row along the edge of the fields. Sometimes it may seem as though more deer are crossing the highways than are seen in the fields and woods!<br />
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Serious hunters will set up their stands early and begin watching for patterns of the herds of deer. Some will even put a "trail camera" or "deer cam" near their tree stand to see when the deer are most active.<br />
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Here is a picture of the buck harvested in November 2013 on our farm by our friend Dave, an experienced, licensed deer hunter we permit to hunt there.<br />
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Dave monitored he activity of the herds earlier in the season. To maintain a good population of deer for hunting, Dave will not target any female (doe) deer or young males (bucks). <br />
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The trail cameras this year have captured photos of some large bucks as well as young families of deer, some even still nursing. We will post some photos of the herds as well as the harvest later in the season.<br />
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Happy Hunting! We welcome hunters to stop by the Homer Village Market when they emerge from the woods!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-50670927164204566682014-10-05T14:10:00.003-04:002014-10-05T14:15:10.670-04:00Recipes for Alligator MeatHunting season for wild alligator in Louisiana kicks off in October annually. Here in Ohio, deer hunting season for bow-hunters begins around the same time. It seems that Ohio's bow hunters have a taste for exotic meats. Although Homer Village Market tries to keep wild-caught Louisiana alligator in stock twelve months of the year, we get the most requests for alligator when Ohio's hunting season begins each fall.<br />
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Many customers requesting alligator meat already have their favorite recipes, but just as many customers are wanting to try alligator for the first time and request recipes. One can find many recipes for alligator on the many cooking websites such as cooks.com, foodnetwork, and epicurious. Also recipes can be found on the state websites for Louisiana and Florida where alligator hunting and alligator farming are significant industries within their local economies.<br />
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Below are some recipes that cover the most common techniques for cooking alligator. If you are already familiar with cooking techniques in your own kitchen or backyard grill, you will be able to adapt your favorite recipes to use alligator meat. You can make:<br />
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<li> a Cajun casserole using tomatoes, garlic, rice, and peppery spices, </li>
<li>an oriental-style stir-fry such as "General Tso" style dish over rice</li>
<li>lightly pan-fry and serve as a "po-boy" sandwich with usual sandwich toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, cheese, pickles, mayo</li>
<li>a family-style fondue pot meal</li>
<li>deep fry or pan fry using either a buttermilk and seasoned flour batter or an egg and seasoned flour batter and serve with a sweet/tangy red sauce or a ranch dipping sauce</li>
<li>grill marinated gator and veggie kabobs and serve with baked potatoes or rice pilaf</li>
<li>grill hand-cut gator "steaks" using a dry rub after marinating in citrus or vinegar-based sauce</li>
<li>make a jambalaya or gumbo using a combination of vegetables, seafood, sausage, poultry, and rice</li>
<li>cut in half-inch cubes, toss in a seasoned flour and cornmeal mix after basting in milk or buttermilk, deep fry, and serve over baked potatoes with a side of ranch-style sauce</li>
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The important thing to remember, no matter which cooking technique you use, is that alligator is considered "seafood" and it cooks quickly. Just a few minutes on each side on the grill or fry pan, or deep fry a few minutes until golden brown. If making a gumbo or casserole, be sure to add the alligator meat after the rest of the ingredients have been cooked to tender. If alligator is overcooked, it will become chewy and tough.<br />
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Here are a few recipes collected from the internet over the past several years:<br />
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1/4 cup paprika<br />
6 tablespoons garlic powder<br />
3 tablespoons salt<br />
4 tablespoons black pepper<br />
3 tablespoons oregano, crushed<br />
2 tablespoon thyme<br />
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Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, white pepper, oregano, black pepper,
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"Quick and easy way to fix up gator bites for your friends - exotic, but </span><span class="yshortcuts1"><span style="color: #366388; font-size: small;">taste like chicken</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">! "</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces <br />
2 tablespoons vinegar <br />
</span><span class="yshortcuts1"><span style="color: #366388; font-size: small;">salt and pepper</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> to taste </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">
oil for frying <br />
1/4 cup all-purpose flour <br />
1 cup cornmeal <br />
2 tablespoons garlic powder <br />
</span><span class="yshortcuts1"><span style="color: #366388; font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">
2 teaspoons </span><span class="yshortcuts1"><span style="color: #366388; font-size: small;">black pepper</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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OPTIONAL DIPPING SAUCE<br />
3 tablespoons mayonnaise <br />
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish <br />
1 tablespoon brown mustard <br />
1 tablespoon </span><span class="yshortcuts1"><span style="color: #366388; font-size: small;">red wine vinegar</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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Place alligator meat in a medium bowl, and mix with vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Cover, and refrigerate about </span><span class="yshortcuts1"><span style="color: #366388; font-size: small;">10 minutes</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch, and heat over a medium-high
flame. <br />
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Add to a large resealable bag the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, </span><span class="yshortcuts1"><span style="color: #366388; font-size: small;">cayenne pepper</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">, and black pepper. Squeeze off excess
liquid from meat, and add one handful of meat to the resealable bag. Shake to
coat. Remove meat, shake off excess flour, and set on a plate. Repeat with
remaining meat. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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When oil is hot, place meat pieces into oil, being careful not to overcrowd.
Fry until </span><span class="yshortcuts1"><span style="color: #366388; font-size: small;">golden brown</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">, about 3 minutes. Remove
to paper towels, and serve hot. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
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To prepare dipping sauce, mix together in a small bowl the mayonnaise,
horseradish, brown mustard, and red wine vinegar.</span></span></div>
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flakes <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Preheat
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Saute
the <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/garlic/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">garlic</span></a>,
chiles, and bay leaves in the oil. Once the garlic is fragrant, add all the
tomato products and <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/simmer/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">simmer</span></a>,
stirring for about 45 minutes. Slice and roast the sausage for about 20
minutes. Drain the fat off.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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to the <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/tomato/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">tomatoes</span></a>,
chicken stock, sausage, green peppers, and onions and simmer another <st1:time hour="13" minute="0" w:st="on">1</st1:time> to 1 1/2 hours, add salt and
pepper. The <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/jambalaya/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">jambalaya</span></a>
is finished when it has thickened and turned brick color, without any more oil
coming to the surface. At this point, cook a big pot of rice to mix with the
sauce (equal amounts of rice to the sauce) and add any meats you want to the
jambalaya sauce (chicken pieces, <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/shrimp/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">shrimp</span></a>, <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/alligator/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">alligator</span></a>,
veal etc.) <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/poach/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">Poach</span></a>
the meat in the sauce to cook it. Add scallions at the last minute for color.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">To
make <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/vegetarian/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">vegetarian</span></a>
jambalaya, smoke the tomatoes first, in a home smoker, or place them in the
oven with a <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/pie-pans-tins-plates/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">pie
plate</span></a> of smoking <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/chips/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">chips</span></a> for a
1/2-hour. This gives the sauce the same flavor as adding <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/sausage/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">sausage</span></a>.
Then use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock and add any vegetables of
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ALLIGATOR WITH <st1:stockticker w:st="on">SNAP</st1:stockticker> PEAS <st1:stockticker w:st="on">AND</st1:stockticker> KUMQUATS (4 SERVINGS<o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
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1/2-inch <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/dice/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">dice</span></a>
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minced garlic <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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naturally brewed soy sauce <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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peas, blanched <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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ground black peppe,r to taste <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">In
a large saute pan on high heat, coat well with oil and add <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/alligator/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">alligator</span></a>.
Season and quickly brown meat, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and set aside on paper
towels. Wipe out pan and coat lightly with oil. Saute the <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/garlic/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">garlic</span></a> and
ginger for 2 minutes. Add the kumquats and stir. In a small bowl, mix together
the vinegar, soy and sugar until dissloved. <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/deglaze/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">Deglaze</span></a>
with mixture and reduce by 50 percent. Add back the alligator and snap peas,
check for seasoning. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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RICE <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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oil</span></a>, for cooking <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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roasted peanuts, unsalted <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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chiles, chopped <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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minced <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Chinese rice (or other long grain) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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naturally brewed soy sauce <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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ground black peppe, to taste <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">In
a small <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/wok/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">wok</span></a>
or sautee pan, coat lightly with oil and saute the peanuts, chiles and onions
for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions start to take on color. Add the rice and
stir until hot. Add <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/soy-sauce/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">soy sauce</span></a>
and check for seasoning.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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On a large round plate, place a small mound of rice in the middles and top with
alligator. Ladle a little sauce on top. Enjoy. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/wine/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">WINE</span></a>: Very
chilly <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/beer/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">beer</span></a>
like Foster's or <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Corona</st1:place></st1:city><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>GATOR
TATERS (PAULA DEAN 4 servings)<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<h3 style="margin: 1em 0in;">
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Grilled potatoes:<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 12pt 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-border-left-alt: dotted #DDDDDD .75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 11.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1/2 pound butter
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Sauce for Potatoes:<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-border-left-alt: dotted #DDDDDD .75pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 11.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 sweet <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/onion/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">onion</span></a>,
chopped <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-border-left-alt: dotted #DDDDDD .75pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 11.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 cup <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/mayonnaise/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">mayonnaise</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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cream</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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tail cut into chunks <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 12pt 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-border-left-alt: dotted #DDDDDD .75pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 11.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Salt and pepper <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 12pt 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-border-left-alt: dotted #DDDDDD .75pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 11.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">16 ounces
vegetable oil <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-border-left-alt: dotted #DDDDDD .75pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 11.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 cup grated <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cheddar/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">cheddar</span></a>
cheese <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-border-left-alt: dotted #DDDDDD .75pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 11.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 cup grated <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Monterey</st1:place></st1:city> <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/jack-cheese/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">jack
cheese</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-border-left-alt: dotted #DDDDDD .75pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 11.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Sliced green onions, to <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/garnish/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">garnish</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="color: #3d3d3d;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Directions<o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Wash
and coat potatoes with a little bit of oil. Pierce each potato with a fork,
wrap in tin foil, place directly on hot coals, and cook for approximately 45
minutes. Use tongs to turn <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/potato/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">potatoes</span></a>
often.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">In
a bowl, combine all of the ingredients to make the potato <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/sauce/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">sauce</span></a>, and
mix well.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">In
a large bowl, toss the gator chunks into the buttermilk, and <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/dredge/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">dredge</span></a> with
flour that has been seasoned with salt and pepper. Using a large skillet, heat
oil to 350 degrees F. <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/fry/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">Fry</span></a> gator
chunks until golden brown, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/split/index.html"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">Split</span></a>
potatoes and top with butter and potato sauce. Top potatoes with 2 pieces of
fried gator chunks on top and sprinkle with cheese and green onions. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<o:p><br />
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<b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Alligator Balls Recipe <br />
</span><br /></b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">1 lb Chopped alligator meat <br />
1 Egg <br />
1 tb Finely chopped onions <br />
1 tb Finely chopped celery <br />
1 tb Finely chopped parsley<br />
2 tb Finely chopped shallots <br />
2 ts Lemon pepper<br />
1/2 ts Salt<br />
1/4 c Bread crumbs <br />
1 c Cooking oil<br />
Flour to dredge <br />
Combine all ingredients, form 1 inch diameter balls, allow to set one hour. Dredge in flour and fry till brown. Serve hot. <br />
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HERE'S A RECIPE FROM FLORIDA<br />
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GRILLED GATOR KABOBS<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: x-small;">1 <br />
teaspoon cumin <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: x-small;">1/4 <br />
teaspoon cayenne <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: x-small;">1 <br />
pound Florida alligator meat, cut into cubes <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: x-small;">1-inch cubes assorted Florida vegetables or fruit, cubed <br />
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<b></b><b>Preparation </b><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial;">For the marinade, combine orange concentrate, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar and spices in a medium glass bowl. Reserve half for basting. Add alligator cubes; stir to coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for increased flavor. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent them from burning. Thread marinated alligator cubes onto skewers, alternating with vegetable or fruit cubes. Heat the grill to high heat and grill kabobs for 6-8 minutes; turning once. Brush with extra marinade for the first 5 minutes. Discard any leftover marinade. </span></span><br />
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Large, commercialized breweries with a national distribution network also are brewing some much-loved beer for our consumption. They have taken their "craft" to a whole, new level of mass production with a taste that appeals to the masses of beer consumers. Their advertisements appear on TV and billboards and infomercials on the internet and in the press.<br />
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Small, "craft" breweries are creating recipes for some unusual and limited-edition beers. Often you will find them bottled in large, 22-40 ounce bottles with an artistic label. Their Facebook pages and websites will announce the "birth" of their latest creation. Sometimes the bottles are even numbered as an artist would number his prints and paintings.<br />
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Due to some recent Ohio legislation reducing the license fees for small brewers and distilleries, more and more "craft" breweries and distilleries are getting into the business of making and distributing their beverages. Most of these small-scale breweries are producing beer for their own tasting rooms as well as for local bars and restaurants to have on tap for their customers. A few of these small operators are investing in the equipment and technology to bottle, can, label, package, and distribute their beer to consumers at retail carryouts in many of Ohio's nearby counties.<br />
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This week, Homer Village Market is offering two more locally produced "craft" beers:<br />
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<li>Bleeding Buckeye Red Ale produced by Elevator Brewing Company, Columbus, Ohio</li>
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Recently, Homer Village Market began offering craft beers brewed by Homestead Beer Company in Heath, Ohio, which is in our very own Licking County.<br />
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<li>Tenpenny Amber Ale - six pack of 12-ounce bottles - $8.99</li>
<li>Barnraiser Pale Ale - 22 oz. bottles - $4.99 each</li>
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Autumn is one of the most beautiful of the four seasons in Ohio with mild temperatures during the day and cooler temperatures in the evenings. Friends and families gather together around bonfires in the evenings to enjoy the star-lit skies and enjoy the fruits of their harvests from gardens, fields, vineyards, and orchards. Fall colors are beginning to show in the leaves and flowers, and colorful gourds are decorating porches and entrances to all the local homes and businesses.<br />
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What a perfect time to enjoy some new flavors in beers and wines! Pass the chips and salsa, and enjoy one of the many craft beers available in Ohio. When you tailgate before or after the Ohio State Game and you have reached your safe destination, try some of these flavorful, fresh beers with some bratwurst or burgers! Enjoy the tastes, sights, and sounds of the season!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-4338196466867990532014-08-27T18:21:00.002-04:002014-08-27T18:21:33.989-04:00More about BeerHomer Village Market began selling beer and wine in February 2014, as many of you know. It has been an interesting journey to discover what beer and wine brands customers prefer. Even more interesting has been researching all the beer and wine brands available from the major distributors in Ohio.<br />
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The internet makes research fascinating and exhaustive. Breweries and Wineries generally have websites and Facebook pages. They frequently post links to articles about beer and wine brands, cooking with beer or wine, or results of beer and wine competitions from around the nation and around the globe. What better way to discover a new beer or wine to try than to read about other people's experiences and recommendations!<br />
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Here are a few interesting links I came across today regarding beer. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did! Where does your state rank for beer in list of "Best Beers in America?" Ohio ranks #12.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/every-state-in-the-usa-ranked-by-its-beer">http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/every-state-in-the-usa-ranked-by-its-beer</a><br />
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Or how about this article which is a sort of "bucket list" of beers to drink before you die! I was surprised to see Miller High Life on the author's list. I might have to taste that one for myself! I see in the picture that particular bottle has a Harley Davidson emblem. The only person I know who loves to drink Miller High Life also loves his Harley....I presume there must be some connection between the two brands.....that will be my next research project on a rainy day!<br />
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<a href="http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/beers-to-drink-before-you-die-pliny-the-elder-yuengling-and-more-thrillist-nation">http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/beers-to-drink-before-you-die-pliny-the-elder-yuengling-and-more-thrillist-nation</a><br />
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It is also fun to read beer reviews on the Beer Advocate website. Sometimes you can find beers similar in style to ones you already know and love. If you are hesitant to buy a whole pack of a beer brand you have never tasted, because you fear you will be stuck with the rest if you don't like it, you could always go to a local bar that has an extensive beer list, and try just one. In our area, Brew's Café has a rather extensive beer menu. I hope you will experiment with a few new styles of beer and wine just to be sure you don't miss anything fabulous! <br />
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Did you know that some beer actually tastes good with various kinds of cheese? Usually one thinks of wine paired with cheese and beer paired with chips or peanuts or maybe hot dogs and burgers. Cooking with wine and beer is also an adventure. I love using beer to cook bratwurst. Dry white wine can make great soup with the addition of herbs, seafood, and vegetables. Dry red wine makes a good marinade ingredient and also a good addition to sauces for pasta or meaty gravy. Sweet red wine can be used in desserts such as fudge brownie recipes, red velvet cake recipes, or frozen into a slush to make a pure wine dessert! <br />
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If you want to try something new or pick up some of your favorite brands, please stop by the store and check out our selection! Thanks for reading, and thanks for shopping in the store!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-89867085604138123012014-08-20T14:13:00.001-04:002014-08-20T14:14:03.070-04:00Kids Are Back to SchoolWe knew it was coming, but how did this happen so quickly? The Hartford Fair ended and Labor Day weekend is next weekend. The crops are looking good, and football practice began last week! These are all the signs of Summer coming to an end.<br />
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Tomatoes are finally beginning to ripen, and the hot peppers in the garden are ready to pick! Many home gardeners have already harvested their sweet corn and have put away plenty for over the Winter!<br />
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Speaking of Winter, last Winter was so cold that our grapes, peaches, and strawberry crops were damaged. We are hoping that this Winter will not be as severe! Our local orchard brought in some delicious peaches from North Carolina, so we didn't have to do without peaches this year! The apple orchards look very good.<br />
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Now that Fall is approaching and the kids are back in school, it is time to get back to the familiar routines and schedules. Summer was nice and lazy for many of us, hectic for others. The school year brings structure back to our lives, and the children are back at the top of our priorities.<br />
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Enjoy the season, and take time to smell roses! Take lots of pictures, and cherish the memories of family times together! Life is moving so quickly!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-87103378948069741242014-08-09T18:45:00.000-04:002014-08-09T18:47:45.067-04:00Pelotonia Fundraising Bicycle TourThey have one cause--ending cancer. Over seven thousand bicycle riders participated in Pelotonia 14 today. They rode on 276 teams (pelotons) on a beautiful, sunny day in Central Ohio. Over the past several weeks, I had the pleasure of meeting some of the riders as they trained for this big day. Some stopped for a cold bottle of water or Gatorade and a snack at the Homer Village Market and rested under the awning in front of the store.<br />
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This is an annual event, and the riders raise millions of dollars for cancer research. Many sponsors help to promote the event, donate funds, and provide volunteer workers at the rest stops or to assist with transportation. In many of the small towns along the route, you will see bystanders cheering them on, waving flags or ringing bells. Family members follow in vehicles and try to meet them at the stops and provide additional encouragement and refreshments.<br />
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I want to thank all of the Pelotonia participants, friends, and family members who stopped by the store today to buy refreshments. Thank you for the important fundraising effort you made today!<br />
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Thanks also to the two Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers who stood in the middle of our intersection and directed traffic in the hot sun from 10 o'clock in the morning until 6 o'clock in the evening. You kept everyone safe and the traffic was flowing smoothly. Thanks also for supporting the store with your purchases!<br />
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We look forward to next summer when the cyclists will be training for Pelotonia 15. Hopefully, next year's ride will have such good weather, good turnout, and most importantly, many donations to support the cause!<br />
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Be sure and check out the website and consider riding next year or donating your money or time to help raise money to end cancer.<br />
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<a href="http://pelotonia.org/" target="_blank">http://pelotonia.org/</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146086583038630420.post-33710301881529318982014-07-25T14:39:00.001-04:002014-07-25T14:39:39.594-04:00A Good Day to Make Wine SlushiesAdults all over the nation are enjoying wine slushies at their State fairs and summer festivals. If you have never tried one, you are missing a real treat. Kids enjoy slushies made with fruit-flavored simple syrups made of sugar, water, and ice. Adults are just grown-up kids when it comes to enjoying a slushy in the summer!<br />
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All you need is a blender, some sweet red or white wine, a little bit of your favorite fruit, a freezer, and a little bit of time.....about an hour or so, unless you want to blend in some shaved ice. If you really like it sweet, you can add some powdered sugar. You can use fresh or frozen berries, peaches, or even canned peaches or pears. <br />
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Crush your sliced fruit or whole berries in a blender with a little bit of sweet wine to help it blend smoothly. Then add the whole bottle of wine and blend until combined. Pour the sweet concoction into a shallow freezer-safe casseroles or pie plates and place on the freezer shelf for about 30 minutes. Take it out of the freezer and scrape the mixture with a fork. Replace in the freezer. Repeat a couple more times and then divide the slushy mixture into glasses to enjoy!<br />
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Another method is to blend the sweet wine with ice cubes in the blender to make it into a slushy that is ready to drink right from the blender! Still another method is to blend fruit and wine in a blender as in the previous recipe, but instead of freezing it in a shallow dish, pour into ice cube trays. When you want a slushy, all you need to do is toss a handful or two of the sweet ice cubes into the blender and pour into glasses.<br />
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