Spring Thyme

I had the delight of reviewing a new book titled Spring Thyme by Bittersweet Walnut Grove.  Bittersweet Walnut Grove is a heart warming project book series sharing crafts and recipes, with sweet memories of priceless farm life from the Midwest.  Spring Thyme has recipes with ingredients straight from the garden.  Classic comfort foods (gluten-free) to satisfy a hardworking appetite.  It also has prairie tips for garden helpers such as homemade weed killer and plant boost.  There are many instructions to create useful items such as an infant's bib, a garden tool belt, or strawberry sugar scrub.  Other craft projects included are appliques, a stuffed rabbit, and an old-fashioned strawberry pin cushion.  
 

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All recipes, projects, and crafts are centered around the spring season.  The book was a delight through and through with memories of farm life that reminded me of my own farm upbringing.  The book is full of very useful recipes, projects, and crafts.  It is sure to be a favorite you reach for again and again.  

This book series began with the #1 best selling title Winter Thyme created by a Mother and Sister team.  The book is filled with family photos and tips from family members, Kristy from Life n' Reflection, her sister Tiffany, and mother Reta  .  You may get your own copy for Kindle here.  

I couldn't wait to try a recipe from the book!  I made the White Chocolate Strawberries for Easter.  They were a hit!

 

White Chocolate Strawberries

Ingredients:

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1 tablespoon shortening

8-12 whole fresh strawberries

Prep:

Wash and dry strawberries

Directions:

Melt chocolate and shortening in microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring each time until smooth.

Dip each strawberry in the melted chocolate by holding onto the leaves.  Make sure to tap off any excess chocolate before placing on wax paper to dry.  Allow to dry for 2 hours.  Store in an air tight container in the fridge.

The strawberries I used were huge.  They were really pretty on the transferware platter for Easter.  

Thank you Kristy for the copy of Spring Thyme!  I can't wait to make more recipes and crafts from the book!  I truly appreciate you letting me review your wonderful book!

 Sherry
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A Pinteresting Party  at Tutus & Tea Parties

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage 

Whole Foods Wednesday at Whole Lifestyle Nutrition 

Waste Not Want Not Wednesday at Poor and Gluten Free 
The Weekend re-Treat at The Best Blog Recipes