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AMERICAN COUNTRY LIVING

Recipes, Gardens, Handcrafts & old-time Traditions fOR the Meemaw-In-Training™

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Brown and white toile fabric pattern featuring farm animals, horses, roosters, sheep, and pastoral countryside scenes.

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Oval folk art embroidery design featuring a country house, fruit basket with bow, strawberries, wheat, and daisies in blue and green.

Hey, Meemaw-In-Training™! New to American Country Living? These are a few good places to begin.

Golden roasted red potatoes seasoned with herbs, baked to perfection in a white ceramic baking dish.

Roasted Cajun Potatoes

A pan of roasted potatoes can carry almost any meal. Browned and slightly crisp in the oven, while the centers become soft and creamy. Thick wedges of yellow onion and shallot roast alongside them, adding sweetness and caramelized edges that balance the heat of the Cajun seasoning. Grab the recipe...

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Sailor Check Chef Apron

Whether you're stirring soup on a Sunday or arranging fresh blooms from the garden, the Sailor Check Chef Apron is a faithful companion for every homemaker's rhythm. Made from 100% durable cotton and graced with a signature April Cornell print, it blends beauty with utility in the most effortless way. Details...

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Hey, Meemaw-In-Training™!

Consider this your invitation to become a Meemaw-In-Training™, at any age. A few times each month, I'll send recipes, garden projects, handcrafts, old-time traditions, useful household knowledge, and reports from whatever I'm currently attempting to learn. Subscribe and tie on your Meemaw-In-Training™ apron.

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A golden slice of cheesy lasagna on an ornate white plate, garnished with parsley, with rustic bowls in the background.

Tahoe Brunch Casserole

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Chicken Conversion Guide

From Raw to Cooked for Casseroles, Soups, and More

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Springerle Cookie Molds

The History of an Heirloom Baking Tradition

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Hey, Meemaw-In-Training™!

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Quiche Lorraine With Bacon, Swiss & Gruyère

"My new favorite quiche recipe!!! THANK you! Delicious & nice balance of cheese to egg!"

Kelly Vandenberg April 21, 2021 at 2:43 pm ★★★★★ 

"I make this recipe frequently. It’s perfect the way it is. Love it! #QuicheLorraine"

Katlin, Pinterest

"My family loved this. I wasn’t sure how they’d feel but apparently one quiche was not enough for five. Definitely making a double batch next time!"

Rebecca, Pinterest 

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SHOP THE MEEMAW-IN-TRAINING™ COUNTRY STORE & Home PROVISIONS

Recipes, Gardens, Handcrafts & Old-Time Traditions For The Meemaw-In-Training™

BROWSE THE COUNTRY STORE

Navy blue and white small gingham check fabric pattern, classic textile design for quilting or home decor.