Slow cooking all year round

We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories withfamily & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patchwas born. We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could. From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasnt long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original littleGooseberry Patchfamily, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country.

Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether youve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to theGooseberry Patchfamily!Jo Ann & Vickie Visit our website anytime www.gooseberrypatch.com 18008546673

Crumble bacon and set aside. Spray a slow cooker generously with non-stick vegetable spray. Place 1/3 of hashbrowns in slow cooker; top with 1/3 of bacon and 1/3 of cheese. Repeat layers twice more, ending with cheese. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and seasonings. Pour over cheese.

Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours, until set. Serves 8 to 10. A basket of greenery on the seat of an old rocking chair, a sled leaning against the rail and a pint-size evergreen in a childs red wagon...a pretty winter welcome for your porch!

Sprinkle with cloves. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours. Slice to serve. Serves 6 to 8. Slow cookers are perfect when youre feeding a crowd! Use several set on low to keep sausage gravy, scrambled eggs or other breakfast foods warm and yummy for Christmas brunch.

Ive been making this easy oatmeal since the very first one...its definitely a keeper! 1 c. steel-cut oats, uncooked 4 c. water 1/2 c. half-and-half 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed 2 T. vanilla extract Optional: chopped dried fruit or nuts Add oats, water and half-and-half to a slow cooker; stir well.