Why This Canning Frenzy You Ask?

And I ask too. I’ve been a bit overwhelmed trying to put up all the produce we’ve gotten from the Market on the Move and it’s only been three weeks.  I admit to a touch of OCD.  When I become really interested in something I become REALLY interested in something.  It usually wears off in [...]

This Just In – I Rock

A Spoonful of YUM! I couldn’t wait to try the Honey Lemon Jelly so as soon as the jars were cool I popped open the runt and dipped me a spoonful of yum!  Oh my goodness this is good!   And you’ll notice that it really jelled!  Woo-hoo!  I am so all about me right [...]

Honey Lemon Jelly – Small Batch Canning

In your quest to stretch your food dollar or bulk up your pantry don’t overlook the joy of small batch canning.  Rome wasn’t built in a day and being resilient doesn’t occur overnight. Small steps make great journeys grasshopper. Take this Honey Lemon Jelly recipe for instance.  Four simple ingredients combine to make a luscious tart [...]

M.O.M. Second Week

M.O.M Second Week – 28lbs This past Saturday was my second time at Market On The Move.  I got there at 7:30 a.m. and was gone by 8:30.  This time I got 28 pounds of produce which was just fine.  I forgot to take a sturdy container and was afraid that any more would’ve just [...]

Canning – It’s Not Just For Garderners

Asparagus I’ve created a monster.   The other day Don stopped at the grocery store on his way home from work.  While he was there I got a call from him.  “Do you think we could can asparagus?” he asked.   “Sure.”   “O.k.  It’s on sale for $0.97 a pound.  I can only get five [...]

Market on the Move Weekend

Market on the Move produce Don found out about this non-profit organization that “rescues” produce that is destined to be thrown out.  They take culls from the produce warehouses in Nogales, AZ and truck them to the Phoenix metro area where they distribute them.  For a $10 donation you get to pick up anywhere up [...]

A Lemon Pickle of a Day

In my carport. This is the view out our kitchen door.   That dumpster means that progress is being made on the roof.  Replacing a roof is never a warm fuzzy event, especially when there’s no insurance claim involved, but we got tired of seeing little brown spots appear in our new ceiling paint.  Strangely, [...]

Vacuum Sealed Donuts

Vacuum sealed donuts = Epic Fail  My brother has been staying with us and he brought his FoodSaver along.  I love this thing.  It really does make a difference in frozen storage.  The bags are reusable if you wash them.   It doesn’t do so good with donuts though hahaha – What was I thinking??? [...]

Current Project

Found this really easy pattern at Bella Dia and since I just happen to have a whole box of yarn of various lengths I decided to try it. Mine is about 10 inches wide now and it curls a little bit because my chain was too tight but I think it’ll keep us just as [...]

Dishcloth

Handmade, homemade – this dishcloth kicks ass!