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If you’ve been itching to get your canner out, this carrot cake jam recipe is da’ bomb. I made several batches last fall and it was a major hit. Not only is it super easy to make, but this carrot cake jam would make a great hostess gift. Great on toast, as an unusual topping Read More >>
I love eating fresh fruits and vegetables when they are in season. So last week when I picked up 4 pounds of Meyer lemons from Costco, I knew right away what I was going to do with the first 6 of them. Make marmalade. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE marmalade. Especially on buttered toast. This Read More >>
Heirloom Tomato Salsa Recipe This afternoon I made our first batch of homemade salsa using a rather large variety of our heirloom tomatoes. The house smells like a Mexican restaurant right now, and tonight I will be serving homemade refried beans, homemade tortillas, rice and lots and lots of yummy homemade salsa. I found this Read More >>
This recipe for Pear Vanilla Jam from Food in Jars is the freakin’ bomb! This is hands down the best jam I have made all summer. And just as soon as I can get my hands on some more pears, I’m going to make it again. Serve it on toast, pour it over pancakes, scoop Read More >>
Dear Girly Girl, It isn’t bad enough you ask me for chickens and then give them back or that you and your friend bartered with me for some beets and gave me a piddly amount of chocolate in return, but this, this takes the cake. This.Means.War. -Mavis __________________________________________ Are you ready for this? Last night Read More >>
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