About the Author

Rita Heikenfeld

Starting with the most important, I'm a wife, mom, grandma, aunt and sister to a very large family. My own family includes husband Frank, 3 grown sons and, to date, 11 grandchildren. We live on a little patch of heaven outside of Batavia, Ohio where we raise produce and herbs, and chickens for eggs. We heat with wood that we gather. Professionally, I've had numerous "careers". I'm an herbalist, educator, media personality, speaker, journalist and author. I've published books on kids & adults nutrition, gifts from the kitchen and garden, and herbs. My website abouteating.com reaches people who share their tips, thoughts, recipes and memories. My philosophy is simple. I have a deep faith and believe in the law of abundance: share your talents, encourage others. I love writing for the Countryside group and it's fun to see so many like-minded folks sharing my vision!
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Articles by Rita Heikenfeld

Whole Roasted Duck Recipe
September 5, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

If the idea of preparing a roasted duck recipe makes you nervous, you’re not alone. The first time I roasted a duck was in a class on Shaker cooking and I was one anxious cook.

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Pavlova Dessert Recipe: Easy and Elegant
August 24, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Pavlova is one of the easiest and eye-catching meringue desserts to make. Bake Pavlova at a low temperature for a relatively long time, allowing the meringue to dry properly. It will become crisp on the outside and have a slightly marshmallow-like texture on the inside.

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Making Marshmallows, Meringues, and Divinity
August 4, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Candies made with eggs make perfect sense for those who have a flock of “girls” laying faithfully. Let’s make three favorites: marshmallows, meringue cookies, and divinity.

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Chicken Meatballs Recipe
August 1, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat, Members Only, Recipes

Have you ever made chicken meatballs? Using poultry in place of beef and pork is budget-friendly, plus you get the benefit of lean protein.

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Frittata 101
July 26, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Frittata, which translates to “fried” in Italian, is a classic egg-based dish. Even with just eggs and seasonal herbs, it’s a winner.

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Chicken Satay and Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
July 14, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Both satays and pad Thais use fresh, lively ingredients. Historically, refrigeration was not available; thus, the main reason the food is so fresh!

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Easy Grilled Bread Recipes
June 27, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

Two of our favorite easy grilled bread recipes can transition from breakfast to lunch to supper: the monte cristo sandwich and the less well-known German blind fish.

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Tips for the Best Boiled Eggs
June 9, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

I want to share my tried and true recipes for the best boiled eggs, both soft and hard-boiled. Try them yourself for a convenient snack.

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Tips for Freezing Eggs
June 8, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

When you have an abundance, do you need ideas regarding what to do with lots of eggs? Here are some tips for freezing eggs to use when the hens stop laying.

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Italian Chicken Cutlet Recipes: Florentine and Marmalade
April 20, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Use chicken cutlets instead of whole breast halves to make Italian chicken cutlet recipes, including chicken Florentine and chicken marmalade.

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