Pickles

Starting off the New Year

January 9, 2012
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An array of New Year canning. Through the years, New Year celebrations have come and gone but I have only started to develop my own traditions that have taken hold over the past few years. There is one tradition I have retained from childhood- the firm belief that all Christmas decorations must be put away [...]

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Pickles and Kojo!

December 13, 2011

First, I need to apologize for the picture. I needed something quick to throw in here so there you go. Next I need to apologize for this really weird question I am going to ask- should I turn off the radio before leaving the house tomorrow so the cats do not get all freaked out [...]

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New New Pickles

September 25, 2011
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Sometimes I eat them faster than I can take pictures. Each season I like to try at least one new canning recipe. There are just so many things to try! Last year it was Pickled Eggplant and it was a complete keeper- I just made 4.5 pints today. I love using it in lieu of [...]

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Say Hello to My Little Friend

May 21, 2011
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It will probably hurt almost as much as Tony Montana’s little friend. A few years ago I became obsessed with finding the perfect mortar and pestle. I spent months scouring kitchen stores, thrift stores and web sites but nothing seemed deep enough or wide enough for my goal- the perfect vessel for hand grinding spices. [...]

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Happy New Year- New Classes

January 3, 2011
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Both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day involved pickles and canning- eating pickles, making pickles and developing two new classes for the winter!

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