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Lemon-crazy

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

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I think the prospect of growing lemons of my own has turned my attention in the direction of lemon and lime recipes lately. Just tonight I put up a batch of these “Glamorous Preserved Lemons” and I’m plotting to find some time this weekend… Continue Reading “Lemon-crazy”

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Under Pressure!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

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I am a little embarrased to admit that more than a year ago, my co-worker “leant” me a pressure cooker which has remained under my desk all this time – manual, weight, and all. Now, my co-worker has downsized and since she hasn’t asked… Continue Reading “Under Pressure!”

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Canning report for 2011

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

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Thanks to B’s willingness to count jars, for once we have an accurate record of all that we canned this year – a hell of a lot! Now that it’s all away in the basement I can breathe a sigh of relief that the… Continue Reading “Canning report for 2011”

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More canning chatter.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

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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.”

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Rhubarb canning, 2011.

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

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Strawberry season + seven and a half pounds of rhubarb from the back garden + long weekend = first canning of 2011! Result? Six tins of pie filling, eight jars of jam and six jars of rhubarb chutney (Victoria sauce). Plus a bit of… Continue Reading “Rhubarb canning, 2011.”

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