Someone typed out these recipes by hand almost 50 years ago. The cornbread is to die for!
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It’s a kitchen day today!
I love what I call my "kitchen days". Those are the times when I spend an entire day in the kitchen, cleaning and cooking/canning/freezing recipes, etc. My happy places are my kitchen, the barn, the local library, any beach by the ocean/sea, Christmas Eve/Morning (wherever the festivities take place), and Disneyworld. And today is a … Continue reading It’s a kitchen day today!
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Spaghetti sauce (oh so easy!)
My mother-in-law and father-in-law brought me a box of tomatoes from down on the river over a week ago. The box has been setting on my kitchen table the entire week. I felt guilty every time I looked at it, knowing that the tomatoes were going to get so ripe if I didn't do something … Continue reading Spaghetti sauce (oh so easy!)
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IT. IS. FIXED!!!!!!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!!!! MY OLD KITCHENAID DISHWASHER IS FIXED AND RUNNING!!! When I remodeled the kitchen a few years ago, I knew that one of the things I wanted was a second dishwasher. I saved money and saved gift cards from Lowe's, and I spent less than $500 cash on labor and one kitchen cabinet … Continue reading IT. IS. FIXED!!!!!!
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Planning for canning
If you're new to canning (and even if you're not), it's always helpful to know how many pounds of a particular fruit or veggie you need to grow or buy so you hit your canning goals. This website will help you with that!
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Where have I been?
It's been twelve days since I've posted anything on the blog! So what in the world have I been up to??? I'm glad you've asked! I teach at an e-school (online/virtual school) in Ohio. Our summer break is not the entire summer like most school districts get; instead, I get from June 16th through July … Continue reading Where have I been?
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Blackberry-strawberry jam
Best jam recipe in the world
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Summer break is here!
I'm so happy right now! My summer break officially starts as of 5pm today! I never know who's happier about summer vacation...students or teachers (but I have an inkling as to who it is). There are four big home projects on my summer to do list: 1. Finish painting and putting furniture together for Sahara's … Continue reading Summer break is here!
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The last of the cherries
These were washed and frozen on parchment paper on a cookie sheet. I just jiggled the paper to break them apart afterward, and then I measured them into quart size freezer bags, labeled them, and put them in the deep freeze. These will make yummy pie and shortcakes at a later date!
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Pickin’ cherries
Sometimes, dropping everything to go pick fresh sour cherries is the exact thing you need to relax. I needed it this afternoon. I was ready to tear some grade spreadsheets in half (if that could be done to digital spreadsheets). I really REALLY needed it! I'm so grateful I got to do this with … Continue reading Pickin’ cherries
Striving Acres 