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Julie Ostmeyer

Farm girl sharing cozy homemade recipes, from homemade vanilla extract and vanilla bean creations to vanilla sugar and freeze dried candy. Find simple recipes, freeze drying tips, and small batch ideas for busy families who love homemade goodness.

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How to Make Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste

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Sun Spots, Garden Gloves & Gravity

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What to Do With Extra Basil: Growing, Harvesting, Preserving, and Using Your Basil Harvest

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How to Dry Herbs at Home: A Complete Guide to Preserving Fresh Herbs

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Best Herbs to Grow for Cooking: A Beginner's Guide to a Kitchen Herb Garden

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How to Make Freeze Dried Milk and Why Every Pantry Should Have It