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garden & canning & freezing

Spring Dreaming!

by Sandy on February 21, 2010

There’s something about spring and the newness of life that gives me hope.
The dreariness of winter is put to rest and there’s a feeling of excitement in the air. Lately I’ve sensed a hint of spring on my early morning workouts. Several times my girlfriends and I have stopped just to smell “spring!” [...]

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Plant those Strawberries … Now!

by Sandy on February 18, 2010

My husband left strict orders this last weekend, as he left for Vegas for a soccer tournament with my 17 year old: Get the strawberry plants in the ground!
I realize we don’t all live in the same gardening zones but on the west coast, if you’re interested in a strawberry bed this year, it’s time [...]

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January is Paperwhites!

by Sandy on January 6, 2010

I knew about 30 days ago that I’d need something to brighten up and bring a bit of life back into my kitchen come January.
So I planted paperwhites! To me January is paperwhites!
I bought pre-potted paperwhite bulbs (Narcissus papyraceus bulbs) on sale before Christmas, storing in a cool, dry place until I was ready to [...]

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Sweet Spiced Apple Butter-Easy to Give!

by Sandy on December 16, 2009

There’s nothing quite like a memorable homemade gift at Christmas that just makes me smile.
Last week I made something easy that anyone can make, especially if you have a slow cooker.
I made Sweet Spiced Apple Butter. Turn the Christmas music on, add the ingredients into your slow cooker and cook all day, and then get [...]

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What to do with Green Tomatoes!

by Sandy on November 19, 2009

I’ve always felt bad at the end of tomato season, because there have been more green tomatoes than I knew what to do with. And I’ve actually thrown them out!
That’s until this year, when I got a simple system down making yummy salsa. In November! It was so easy!
Let the harvested green tomatoes sit in [...]

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