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Category: Food and Drink
Sage infusions
I cleaned up my garden a bit today – whacked the weeds on the edges (my once a year use of the stihl), staked up some floppy tomatoes and raspberries, and hauled out a harvest basket full of produce. Very satisfying for a garden… Continue Reading “Sage infusions”
More canning chatter.
Among the many conversations I had during the garden tour was lots of chatter about canning. How to make it simpler especially – which I am all about. Blanching tomatos and peaches? Apparently it’s not necessary as long as you wash well and (in… Continue Reading “More canning chatter.”
Pretty pleased
All in all, last night’s dinner for B’s birthday was a fabulous success. Here’s the table pre-dinner with my fancy handmade linens out for the first time: The menu consisted of three main courses and many appetizers, sides and other goodies, the theme being… Continue Reading “Pretty pleased”
Some thoughts on canning, mid-winter
We’re about halfway through the months when canned food is most appreciated – a supplement to sparse local foods available, a taste of the past harvest and market purchase. As I’ve written previously, B. and I did an awful lot of canning last summer… Continue Reading “Some thoughts on canning, mid-winter”
My deer tongue is famous!
Well. Okay – famous might be an overstatement, but a little seed distributor in California – Annie’s Annuals – has featured my photo in their online catalogue, and I am mighty proud. I’m pretty sure I’ve written about it before – but this Amish… Continue Reading “My deer tongue is famous!”
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