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Babies-and-Bears Quilted Wall Hanging

Jennifer May 15, 2017 3 Comments
This small wall hanging is for one of my darling nieces. In fact, it is the center panel in a group of three wall hangings that include all of the baby’s vital statistics. Yes, I have covered up some of the details to protect the baby’s privacy. And don’t miss the saying across the bottom of all three little quilts. The baby’s mom wanted animals on the quilt, so together we agreed on the...
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German POWs

Jennifer May 08, 2017 0 Comments
By Richard Gappmayer, Jennifer's father In previous posting I have discussed experiences with the German WWII POWs. Now the war is over and it is time for them to go home. My father, my sister Beatrice, and I had developed a rapport with these men and were sad to see them leave. They were all very nice, polite men who were victims of this war just like many others. My experience with them made me...
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Homemade Chocolate Cake

Jennifer May 01, 2017 0 Comments
This chocolate cake recipe is a must-have for cake lovers. Unlike most box cakes, the cake is moist and absolutely delicious. My daughter Haley made this for me, and I was blown away at how much I loved it. She made the cake from scratch and used store-bought frosting, but you can use your favorite frosting recipe if you like. This recipe is adapted from the recipe you can find...
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I’d like to save the butterflies, but I can’t even grow weeds.

Jennifer April 24, 2017 2 Comments
Ever since I wrote "The Honeybee Sisters" series, I have been quite concerned about bees and butterflies. I canceled my pest spraying service and have been looking at flowers to plant that bees and butterflies love. One reason that monarch butterflies are disappearing across the country is because milkweed is disappearing, and milkweed is what monarch caterpillars eat. With no food source,...
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The Rifle in the Cherry Tree

Jennifer April 10, 2017 1 Comment
By Richard Gappmayer (Jennifer's father) When the German POWs would come to work on my father's farm they would, during the first summer, be accompanied by a guard. This guard would be armed with an M1 rifle. I don't know if it was loaded. I suspect that it was not. The guard would usually walk around with nothing to do while the men were picking cherries, or he would trade war stories with my...
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Oreo Cookie Pie

Jennifer April 03, 2017 2 Comments
This is a delicious pie and so easy. I am only annoyed with myself that I didn't get a picture of it before it got devoured. Enjoy! For pie crust: Finely chop the Oreos in a blender or food processor. Place the Oreo crumbs in a medium mixing bowl and stir in the melted butter. Mix well. Pour Oreo/butter mixture into a 9 inch pie pan. Press evenly to cover the bottom and sides of the pan....
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Braided French Bread

Jennifer March 20, 2017 2 Comments
This is a fantastic bread for beginning bread makers.  It's mostly foolproof, and despite a few mishaps I've had with it in the past, it always turns out delicious and beautiful.  The loaves are big, and if you'd prefer you can divide the dough into four smaller loaves instead of just two.  The loaves will freeze or you can share the love with a neighbor or friend. Start by combining 1/2 cup...
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St. Patrick’s Day Wall Hanging

Jennifer March 13, 2017 4 Comments
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! When I saw the pattern for this cute, quilted wall hanging, I couldn’t resist making it. The pattern is by Joan Ford on Bernina’s WeAllSew.com. Each heart-shaped shamrock leaf is made from 11 different fabrics, so I started this quilt by gathering up all the scraps of green quilt fabric in my house. (I’m embarrassed to admit that the photo below shows...
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Prisoners of War on a Utah Farm

Jennifer March 06, 2017 6 Comments
By Richard Gappmayer, Jennifer's father Near the end of WWII, German POWs were brought to the United States and housed in camps around the country. They were brought here because there was no place to keep them in Europe, and there was a shortage of labor here. One of these camps was located here in Orem. Farmers could get these men to work on their farms. My father would get ten POWs to help...
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Quilting Bee: Two Ribbon-Star Quilts, Part 2

Jennifer February 20, 2017 1 Comment
Last month, I showed you these beautiful ribbon-star quilts and explained how I made the stars. Now let me show you how I finished the quilts. First, I laid out all 18 stars so I could decide which stars I wanted in each quilt. I tried to divide the stars evenly by color, trying various arrangements until I found two patterns that I liked the best. Then I numbered every star. (I had spent so much...
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