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We Published a Book!

It is finally time to announce the title of the book I have co-authored with my father—Delicious Geography: From Place To Plate. Hooray!!! It has ...

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Jim Left a Legacy

It has been a long time since I wrote last. It is because so much has happened. Jim’s Dad (we all called him Grandpa, or Pop) went to be with h...

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Product Making With The Vanilla Boys

A Family Business… It’s not easy owning your own business, it’s hard work. It’s a battle day in and day out. Some people will say that owning your...

New Vanilla Keikis (babies) Have Arrived!

There’s nothing quite like the feeling a proud parent experiences when their child is born. This will be the third time in my life that I’ve help g...

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A close call on the farm

I always believe that God is watching over us. This last week was a very scary one for our Son, Isaac Reddekopp. I had given Isaac the task of put...

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Something Special for Fathers Day

With Father’s Day approaching quickly, I hope all of you are planning to do something special for those Dads in your life. June is a big month fo...

A Rainy New Year

Happy New Year to all of you! We had quite a storm over the It is a dark and rainy morning here. I am welcoming it. It has been dry and this brings...

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate-Oat-Cinnamon-Vanilla Yummies Recipe

One of my favorite comforting foods to eat is a bowl of Coaches Oats, laced with cinnamon,dotted with raisins, swirled with peanut butter and toppe...

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Summer Cilantro Salad Recipe

Today is the beginning of Summer for us. It always starts with a bang because we have 3 birthdays within a 3 week period (Elliot is 13, Jim turns 5...

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Spinach and Vanilla Rice Casserole Recipe

We have been having Wedding Planning Nights at our home in preparation for Ian & Malia’s marriage in September. We are so very excited about ha...

Vanilla Poha Berry Muffin Recipe

Happy Mother’s Friday! At least, that’s what I’m calling it. Having five children, I figure I’d better milk as much celebration out of this special...

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Meatless Monday Taco Salad

What dressing goes good on a Taco Salad? I love a good, big salad. Especially when we grow the crisp greens and they are so fresh you can practical...