When the Meadow Blooms by Ann H. Gabhart

Widow Rose Meadows eagerly accepts her brother-in-law's offer for her and her two daughters to live on his farm after her treatments in a sanatorium finds them needing a home. But is this scarred and reclusive man ready for all the changes these women wil

 

Widow Rose Meadows eagerly accepts her brother-in-law's offer for her and her two daughters to live on his farm after her treatments in a sanatorium finds them needing a home. But is this scarred and reclusive man ready for all the changes these women will bring to his life?

My thoughts:

This is such a wonderful, heartwarming novel.  I knew it would be wonderful, I just didn’t know how wonderful. First of all, the characters have stayed with me long after I finished reading the book.  A widowed mother living in a sanitorium due to tuberculosis and her two young daughters living in less than an ideal situation.  Enter the bother in law who is pressed into helping his brother’s family, not willingly, but none the less he stepped up.

I thought I would have a favorite character however that changed from time to time, which meant that every one of them had found a place in my heart. I hope fans of historical fiction will pick up a copy of this book and savor time spent with novel.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of a complimentary copy of this book.

 

Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook: 290 Fresh Recipes for Eating with the Seasons by Wanda E. Brunstetter

 

Fresh Recipes for Each Season of the Year
Do you strive to eat what local, fresh, and in season? Then this is the cookbook for you. Organized by the winter, spring, summer, and fall seasons, there are a bounty of recipes for various ways to use up seasonal fruits and vegetables. Sprinkled with tips for growing and harvesting, too, the well-organized book boasts contributions from Amish and Mennonites from across the United States who are fans of author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter. Encased in a lay-flat binding and presented in full color, it is a must-have cookbook for anyone who gardens, participates in a CSA, or enjoys farmers’ markets.

My thoughts:

I'm looking forward to visiting our local Amish and farmers markets to stock up on fresh produce.  This cookbook is jam packed with delicious sounding recipes for the four seasons and I want to try most of them.  I love Ms. Brunstetters' cookbooks, they have beautiful photos, are well formatted and I particularly appreciated the spiral binding.

A beautiful cookbook that would be a perfect gift for yourself, wedding gifts or for anyone who wants to add to their collection.

I received a copy from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.