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Preserving

Nesco/American Harvest Dehydrator Giveaway

March 2, 2010
Dried Tomatoes

Giveaway is CLOSED. Do you remember summer? Feeling the warm sun and sipping cool, freshly squeezed lemonade on your patio? Well, I sure do. And planning my vegetable garden and trying to decide if I should buy some new bar stools for our pergola sure helps me cope during the last weeks of a very [...]

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Blueberry Lavender Jam

September 20, 2009
Blueberry Lavender Jam

Lavandula; The lavenders (Lavandula) are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region south to tropical Africa and to the southeast regions of India. The genus includes annuals, herbaceous plants, subshrubs, and small shrubs. The native range extends across the Canary Islands, North and East [...]

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A dehydrating experience

June 20, 2008
Dried Tomatoes

Last year I bought a dehydrator at an Estate Sale for $10. It had never been used, included 7 drying trays and even had the original user’s guide and sale receipt inside. Needless to say I was very happy to finally get my dehydrator! But we were still under construction and I was able to [...]

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I won…I won!

May 9, 2008
Habanero Gold Hot Pepper Jelly

I just won my first blogging event, Art You Can Eat, “Go Local”! I am thrilled and it was with one of my very favorite recipes too, my Pink Popper Jelly! Thank you ever so much Holly for hosting this wonderful event. I will wear the badge with pride. All Rights Reserved 2008 © Big [...]

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Another beauty….Zesty Red Onion Jelly!

April 26, 2008
Zesty Red Onion Jelly

Rosie, Rosie Bakes a Piece of Cake, and Pixie, You Say Tomahto, I Say Tomayto, are hosting “Putting Up”, a Canning Event and my entry is the Zesty Red Onion Jelly. I am so excited finally a blog event involving Canning…one of my favorite kitchen adventures. I dearly love to can and it is so [...]

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By any other Name..Habanero Gold Jelly

April 17, 2008
Habanero Gold Hot Pepper Jelly

I love to can and I love to stand back and look at all my freshly canned jars all lined up and gleaming. And the ping of the lids sealing is just the sweetest sound. And when I open the door to my pantry and see all the goodness just waiting to be opened…gawd there [...]

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Savory Rolls with Sun Dried Tomatoes

March 3, 2008
Savory Rolls with Sun Dried Tomatoes

My baking buddy Lucy sent me this recipe and I made it and was surprised at how easy it was and so delicious too!! And it’s one of those recipes that you can substitute just about any thing in your refrigerator and not be disappointed in the outcome. And I got to use my new [...]

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