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    Food,  Recipes

    Mom’s Homemade Baked Mac n’ Cheese

    If you want to make the best macaroni and cheese for the Easter family gathering, give this one a go. This is one of those recipes where people get too hung up on exactly what cheese to use or what…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Food,  Recipes

    Quick and Easy Waffles

    Recipe adapted from Preppy Kitchen. Nothing is better on a brisk cold morning than pulling a freshly made waffle right out of the waffle maker. Pair that with scoops of berries and a healthy dose of chocolate sauce and/or Nutella…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Features,  Food,  Local Business,  Local Makers

    Food Trucks: Serving Through Winter

    Winter doesn’t stop the city. Housing pressure keeps going. Rent is still due. People still have to get to work and eat and live their lives. What changes is how things move and where energy shows up. One of the…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Food,  Recipes

    Twice Baked Potatoes

    When winter is getting pretty harsh, I like to warm up the house and my belly with this easy-to-make potato recipe. You can dress it up as much as you like and it will always hit the spot. Baked potatoes…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Features,  Food,  Local Business,  Local Makers

    Local Business Spotlight: Sherman Park Grocery

    When I walked into Sherman Park Grocery, one of the first moments that stayed with me had nothing to do with the layout or the signage. It had to do with community. A woman came in, she bought a jar…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Food,  Recipes

    Peppermint Bark

    Tis the season for delicious peppermint bark! Few recipes are as simple and as fun as this one. Grab the kids, a hammer, and smash some candy canes! Peppermint Bark is the perfect recipe to do with the family and…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Food,  Local Events

    Bayview Community Center Food Drive

    The Bayview Community Center Needs Our Help! Tis the season of giving and one of the best things to do is to help out our local community. The Bayview Community Center has a list of items that you can donate…

    By Diane Barker
  • Food,  Recipes

    Vanessa’s Soft Sugar Cookie Base

    This recipe was originally inspired by Adriana from TikTok (@adrianassweetlife). Be sure to follow her for more amazing cookie inspiration! This is Vanessa’s personal adaptation of her snickerdoodle base, transformed into a soft sugar cookie.

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Food,  Recipes

    Sweet Potato Pie

    This warm spicy sweet potato pie is perfect for Fall. Pair with whipped cream or warm custard and you have yourself a delicious after dinner treat. Or be a bit cheeky and enjoy at breakfast.

    By Diane Barker

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The Makers’ Forge is a free collaborative magazine provided by the non-profit Sustainable Farmstead Solutions. It inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers. It blends art, sustainability, community impact, and practical skills to shape a stronger, more connected future. Every issue sparks creativity, supports local talent, and provides actionable tools to thrive. 

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Editor's Letter: How a Small Step Can Make a BIG I Editor's Letter: How a Small Step Can Make a BIG ImpactSometimes that contribution looks like volunteering, being there for someone through a tough time, or simply encouraging one another. It sounds so simple yet the most durable systems are often built from these small acts repeated over time.As you read this issue, I hope you see more than stories. I hope you see possibilities. We hope you recognize that positive change is not reserved for a select few. It belongs to all of us. The Urban Farm Revolution is ultimately about more than growing food. It is about growing connection, resilience, and hope. It is about proving that communities can still come together to solve problems, care for one another, and create something lasting. Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for showing up, for believing in what is possible, and for helping build stronger communities one step at a time.Small steps genuinely matter. Taken together, they can change everything in our world.Read the full article on our website. Link in the bio.
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