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Raising a healthy Jane (or just being a healthy grown-up Jane) comes from good food and proper nutrition. Grab your aprons, I’m on kitchen duty with food to spare and recipes to share! When time allows, here’s where you’ll find one of my how-to-convert-to-an-organic-diet recipes.

1st Day of Kindergarten

Posted on August 29, 2012 by megan

It’s hard to believe that our little StellaJane started school this morning! To all of you embarking on the same, we hope your first day of school is a perfectly beautiful one!

Winnie Nielsen says:

August 29, 2012 at 11:41 am

What an adorable photo of little StellaJane’s first day! It is so exciting for both Mom and daughter. A true milestone.

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Dolly Sarrio says:

August 29, 2012 at 12:08 pm

Oh my she favors you! So precious!

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Karin says:

August 29, 2012 at 12:15 pm

Oh, my goodness! Time has flown. I still have her height on the wall in my dining room from when you were here. She was just a bit of a thing then. 🙂 I hope she had a fabulous day!

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Today’s Recipe: Honey Graham Crackers

Posted on August 11, 2012 by megan

Today’s double-the-fun recipe is part 2-of-2 on how to make your very own homemade s’mores—and is a continuation of a sneak-peek for homemade marshmallows from my mother’s book, Glamping with MaryJane.

For those of you who weren’t with us yesterday, we learned how to make fluffy Homemade Marshmallows as part of National S’more Day. (Last month, mom showed you how to smoke your own fresh-caught salmon for her oh-so-heavenly Sweet & Smoky Salmon Zucchini Rolls.)

Today, we gather up molasses and coconut to make homemade graham crackers. Aren’t your friends going to be i-m-p-r-e-s-s-e-d when they get a taste of the real thing? (P.S. Stay with me here, there’s some extra special sweetness at the end of the recipe.)

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Terry Steinmetz says:

August 11, 2012 at 7:12 am

Of course we get busted–kids are so-o-o honest! But loved the pictures of your girls eating their s’mores! Ahh, childhood & the FUN. So be a child & enjoy!! P.S. The best part of being a grandmother is that I get to experience all the childhood fun all over again!

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Kay (Old Cowgirl) Montoya says:

August 9, 2013 at 9:23 pm

When you talk about adding Coconut milk to the pan, is it the Coconut milk in a can like evaporated milk or the kind in a carton like regular milk?

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Kay (Old Cowgirl) Montoya says:

August 9, 2013 at 9:26 pm

Sorry, when I posted about the coconut milk I wanted to receive an answer either by way of e-mail or comment. Thanks

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- Ace says:
  
  August 12, 2013 at 12:33 pm
  
  Hi Kay!
  Thanks for the question. That would be canned coconut milk. 🙂 -ace
  
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Kay (Old Cowgirl) Montoya says:

August 17, 2013 at 9:05 pm

Ace,
Thank you it would make a difference as canned coconut milk is thicker.
Kay

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Today’s Recipe: Homemade Marshmallows

Posted on August 10, 2012 by maryjane

Today’s recipe, MaryJane’s Homemade Marshmallows, is another sneak-peek recipe from my book, Glamping with MaryJane. (Actually, in my book, my basic recipe below ends up with a host of yummy, unlikely ingredients added, but I’ll save those surprises for you until you have my book in your hands!)

Remember last month’s recipe?

Sweet & Smoky Salmon Zucchini Rolls

Oh goodness. The name alone starts a mind-blowing seismic-flavor-tastebud-overload.

But today is all about celebrating the tasty white, round, and fluffy balls of sugar-sweetness dubbed Marshmallow … because it’s National S’more Day!

And let’s not forget their partner, the homemade graham cracker, which will be part two of this recipe series, right here tomorrow. Don’t forget to check back.

Happy s’more day to you and yours. And s’more to you, and you, and you …

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drMolly says:

August 10, 2012 at 8:36 am

OHOH As soon as I saw the picture I knew it was homemade marshmallows. They are such fun!! That’s one of the lovely memories I have from my childhood – my mum helping us make marshmallows.

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NatB says:

January 27, 2015 at 2:08 pm

Am i able to use something more tasteful such as honey, rather than the corn syrup?

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- MaryJane says:
  
  January 27, 2015 at 2:18 pm
  
  Kinda doubt it. This recipe took us six months to perfect. Marshmallows are no easy feat. Do you have the ChillOver powder?
  
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  - NatB says:
    
    January 28, 2015 at 1:11 pm
    
    I do not…….. I made them with agar agar and the corn syrup taste is overpowering, they did not taste good…….texture was perfect though!
    
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      January 28, 2015 at 2:26 pm
      
      These do not taste good made with agar agar because of the aftertaste. Maybe that’s what you’re referring to. Also, you need to use good quality organic corn syrup and our ChillOver which DOES NOT have the aftertaste of regular agar agar. Guess you’ll need to make your own recipe at this point.
      
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      - NatB says:
        
        January 30, 2015 at 6:17 am
        
        Not sure why my last post was deleted……..but in it, I asked why I need to make my own recipe? I have since purchased the ChillOver, so I am not sure why I was encouraged to make my own recipe?
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        January 30, 2015 at 7:06 am
        
        We always tell people that if they make dramatic changes to our recipes by substituting other ingredients, we can’t be of much help, that’s all. If you want to use honey instead of good-quality organic corn syrup, you’re on your own! We didn’t test for that.
NatB says:

February 2, 2015 at 2:42 pm

I was writing to ask your advice – it’s not that I was trying to alter your recipe. I was using the ingredients I had at hand. I since have purchased the ChillOver, and awaiting it to arrive in the mail. I will let you know how it turns out! I agree, it was probably the agar agar that had the bad taste, so I am glad I wrote and that you gave me that perspective, thank you.

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Laura Schuck says:

September 16, 2016 at 7:03 am

I really want to make your homemade marshmallows.

Unfortunately, I am allergic to corn….

Usually I substitute Lyle’s Golden Syrup for corn syrup in a recipe. I know the flavor is altered, but at least I have made a food I can eat!

Is there another syrup substitute you might recommend I try?

Thank you, Laura

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Susan Liana Whatley says:

July 7, 2017 at 1:07 pm

Hi!
I make homemade marshmallows with gelatin all the time, but my mother-in-law is allergic to the gelatin, and so can’t enjoy them with us. I’m excited to try your Chillover powder to make marshmallows she can have. I was wondering, though, if you thought I could use my regular recipe (I have a daughter with egg allergies, so can’t use yours) and just swap out the Chillover powder for gelatin? Are the egg whites important to making the Chillover powder work? I currently use a recipe that doesn’t have any eggs in it.
Thank you for any advice you can offer!

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- MaryJane says:
  
  July 9, 2017 at 4:48 am
  
  Hi Susan, let us ponder your question and get back to you. We’ve never tried it your way but it sounds like it might work. It would be good to know.
  
  Here’s what my DIL Ashley, our food guru had to say:
  
  Hi Susan,
  The egg whites add body to the marshmallows in our recipe. If you you have a recipe that works without egg whites, I don’t see any reason why you couldn’t swap the gelatin for ChillOver powder. The only trick would be adding the right amount of ChillOver powder to your recipe, since it isn’t a 1:1 swap with gelatin. If your recipe is a similar size to ours, I’d recommend using 9 t ChillOver powder, just like our recipe. Also, ChillOver powder is activated differently than gelatin, so I recommend preparing it per the instructions in our marshmallow recipe. I hope this helpful.
  
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CYNTHIA GODWIN WILLIAMS says:

August 31, 2017 at 4:05 pm

Love it!! Marshmallows are my 3 year old grandsons favorite and now his MiMi can make them for him !! Thank You!!

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Elisabeth Perkins says:

January 11, 2018 at 8:37 am

Hi MaryJane!
I just made my first batch of your homemade marshmallows! They turned out perfect! I just had two questions. How should you store the marshmallows once you have cut them? Secondly, about how long will they last? (If you don’t eat them all that day, lol)

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- MaryJane says:
  
  January 12, 2018 at 7:30 am
  
  Here’s what my DIL, Ashley, MaryJanesFarm food guru had to say:
  Hi Elizabeth,
  I’m so happy to hear that your marshmallows turned out so well! As far as storage, they can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 1–3 days, but for longer-term storage, I always put them in the freezer. Freezing them will not change their texture, and they defrost quickly. While thawing, they may weep a little, and need to be re-dusted with powdered sugar.
  
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  - Elisabeth Perkins says:
    
    January 12, 2018 at 11:43 am
    
    Ok, awesome. thank you!!
    
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Shannon Trausch says:

August 7, 2020 at 7:21 am

I made these marshmallows yesterday and they’re delicious! They’re very soft, though, and smushy. They hold their shape and I was able to cut them but they’re sticky and left a residue on the knife. It’s possible that I didn’t cook the syrup long enough, or that, in measuring nine teaspoons of Chill Over, I came up a bit short (mine didn’t look as thick as yours in the tutorial on this page), but if you could also give me an idea of what the texture should be that will help. Should they be bouncy, like storebought? Should they be softer?

Again, they’re delicious, and after having been vegetarian for twenty-five years I’m thrilled to be able to make my own marshmallows. Thanks for the great recipe!

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- MaryJane says:
  
  August 10, 2020 at 9:59 am
  
  Here’s what my DIL, Ashley (MaryJanesFarm Food Guru), had to say:
  
  Hi Shannon,
  These marshmallows are slightly sticky, and will leave a bit of residue on the knife, but should cut clean and hold their shape. Once coated in powdered sugar, they should no longer be sticky. As far as being bouncy versus soft, if you were to gently press a marshmallow, it might leave a dent, but it shouldn’t collapse.
  
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  - Shannon Trausch says:
    
    August 11, 2020 at 9:53 am
    
    Thank you! I believe I didn’t cook the syrup long enough. My thermometer read just under 240 degrees but the syrup was at the soft ball stage and I didn’t want to overcook it. Next time – and there will definitely be a next time! – I’ll cook it longer. I was still able to toast the marshmallows over the fire and they were probably the best I’ve ever eaten, so no regrets here. 🙂
    
    Thanks again, for the help and for the wonderful recipe!
    
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photo-of-the-day

Posted on August 8, 2012 by maryjane

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Today’s Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas (gluten-free!)

Posted on July 27, 2012 by maryjane

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CC says:

July 27, 2012 at 9:24 am

try corn tortillas – the original gluten free!
this looks great (simple & easy) – will give them a try this weekend!

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Terry Steinmetz says:

July 28, 2012 at 7:54 pm

All I can say is “yum, yum”. I’ll have to adapt the recipe for my food allergies–wheat & dairy! Another good idea to try. Thanks!!!

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photo-of-the-day

Posted on July 25, 2012 by maryjane

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seeing double

Posted on July 16, 2012 by megan

I knew that just as soon as our baby chicks were delivered to the farm this year, I would take my two little girls to the chicken coop and snap some photos of another generation of buttery-cute farmgirls just like the one of their Nanny Jane (as a surprise gift) …

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Catherine says:

July 16, 2012 at 1:14 pm

The picture of Nanny Jane is straight out of old-timey calendar goodness! I would have that one framed for sure!

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CJ says:

July 23, 2012 at 3:29 pm

AWWWWW! That is just adorable!
CJ

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Today’s Recipe: Sweet & Smoky Salmon Zucchini Rolls

Posted on July 13, 2012 by maryjane

Today’s recipe, Sweet & Smoky Salmon Zucchini Rolls, is a doozy. It’s a sneak-peek recipe from my book, Glamping with MaryJane, available now for pre-order on Amazon. Hunky hubby went fishing over the weekend and brought home a boat-load of that oh-so-delicious land-locked Kokanee Salmon. If you’re able to use fresh-smoked salmon for this recipe, do! But first, instructions for smoking your prized catch. (Hopefully, you’ve either caught the fishing bug yourself or caught a partner who has.)

This recipe for smoking fish is perfect for your summer glamping adventures. However, when you’re out and about, you most likely won’t have the convenience of an electric smoker like I used here. In the last issue of my magazine, “Best of Show” Aug/Sep 2012 issue, I also suggested purchasing a William Sonoma Stainless Steel Grill Top Smoker Box for your on-the-go food smoking needs. It sits right atop your grill! So load the kids, pack up the glamper. (Don’t forget your pink necktie and cowgirl boots!)

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Today’s Recipe: Old-Fashioned Cracker Jack

Posted on July 6, 2012 by maryjane

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jo wray says:

July 9, 2012 at 3:50 pm

Love this sight. It has many great ideas.

I’m a mom that had one SON(now 33). It would be nice to find ways to include raising sons in the best possible way.I’m sure that I’m not the only one who would have this concern. I feel for all the young moms with sons. Many of the ideas are good for boys, too. Jane deserves to have boys in her life that are equally valued and carefully guided.

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Lynne. Cornwall says:

June 12, 2014 at 12:08 pm

Would love to get newsletter if you have one
I’m from Canada love this website
Thanks
Lynne

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  June 12, 2014 at 12:26 pm
  
  Monthly online 40-page newsletter when you join: http://www.farmgirlsisterhood.org/
  
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