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“I just wanted to write to you and let you know how much I love Strawberry Tree Farms spices and seasonings. I discovered your products at a Craft Fair many, many years ago, and haven't stopped using them.  I have tried your soup mixes and sweet seasonings for pies, dips, etc. However my favorite has always been Very Very Veggie seasoning mix. I began using the Very Very Veggie to season my steamed vegetables.  At the time, I was trying to lose weight and eating a lot of veggies.  But I wanted a way to make them more interesting and something...

Quick & Easy Chicken Noodle Soup for a Cold Winter Day by Maryann Williamson Chicken Noodle Soup is my all-time favorite lunch or supper soup. It's simple, delicious, and chock full of nutrients, which I especially love this time of year. It doesn't get any cozier or any more comforting than a hot steaming bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup. And while I love soups all year round, there's just something about soup on a cool Spring evening. And my family loves it too, even the kids. After a long day at work, one of the things I appreciate is not having...

Quick & Easy Roast Pork Tenderloin by Angie M.  - Pittsburgh, Pa. Not that long ago, I used to hate pork roast. It was either get it at the supermarket pre-seasoned to death bagged in some kind of mystery sauce with more salt in it than I can count, or if my mother happened to make it when we were over for Sunday dinner, it was dry and tough. Mother would never roast the pork loin whole. She would slice it up into individual servings and then fry it. Then should would add sliced apples to it and brown sugar....

When I was growing up we always has some sort of meat and vegetable for dinner. Now that I’m older and have a family of my own I have come to realize that a one pot meal makes dinner a lot easier. Then all I have to do is add a green side salad and I have a balanced meal. This pork tenderloin and potato slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy families. Because the rosemary and garlic seasoning are infused in the tenderloin it latterly falls apart when it is done. If you have 15 minutes you can put...

Herbs and Spices When it comes to cooking, you can easily use herbs, spices, and seasonings  virtually any way you like. A general rule is that herbs come from the leaves of plants and spices are made from the seeds, berries or roots. The health benefits are nearly the same so it boils down to what flavors that appeal to you. Today you can get herbs fresh or dry. Spices usually come whole or ground. Fresh herbs have the ability to add wonderful flavor to most dishes. Dried herbs are cheaper and last longer so they are always good to...