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Video #18 - Canning Basics, Jar Sizes

Canning Basics, Jar Sizes The height of canning season is in the Summer and Fall but it begins in late Spring with asparagus.  That's why Spring is a good time to go over the basics.  If you are new to canning and preserving then this is perfect for you. I hope that you enjoy this video! click HERE to view  "22 Treasures = PRESERVING" Copyright, Permissions & Disclaimer Linked to: _____________________________________________________________________ You might be interested in viewing this video: click HERE to view "Swedish Spice Cookie Recipe - PEPPARKAKOR"

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Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Hey friends, meet my favorite and most frequently made meal, Spaghetti and Meat Sauce. This hearty homemade blend of high-quality real San Marzano tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices, perfectly seasoned and browned ground beef, and a big pile of steaming pasta will quickly have you skipping those overly-expensive fancy jarred versions to make a big batch of your very own to enjoy for days (or freeze for an easy dinner in the future.) Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Recipe We eat this meal so frequently that I put my tomatoes on Subscribe & Save. There was a pretty decent chunk of time where if I was cooking dinner, there was at LEAST a 75% chance that this was what I was...

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93 Canning Recipes In Seasonal Order

Have you started thinking about canning season yet?  Well, if you’re a super nerd like me and like to plan ahead then you probably already have canning supplies and have started to make plans for all the delicious fruits and vegetables you’re going to grow this year. Last fall my husband expanded our garden space so this year I’m going all in and plan to grow as much food as I possibly can this summer to save on the amount of money we spend on groceries.  Last year I had the canning cupboard filled by late September thanks to the enormous amount of tomatoes we were able to harvest.  This year though, not only do I want to fill our...

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Midday Meals Made Easy on the Run

Midday running makes sense for so many reasons. It’s an easy way to fit your training in, without having to get up at the break of dawn. It’s no secret that running (and cardio activity) boosts the production of endorphins which gives us that post-run, feel-good vibe we can all benefit from in our work day. No matter the duration, studies have also shown that taking a fitness break (or two) throughout the workday helps combat the low-energy feeling which can up our sugar or caffeine cravings. So, if you’re going to head out on more midday runs, you’ll need make sure you’re fueling the right way. We caught up with Charmaine Broughton cookbook author, Delicious & Doable: Recipes For...

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Gardening in Mid Coast Maine {Zone 6a} Late April

It was non stop rain here on Monday and Tuesday but luckily, things are starting to clear up now. Hopefully I’ll be able to head outside later today and get a little work done in the kitchen garden. For starters, I need to finish mulching the rhubarb with the seaweed I brought up from the shore a few days ago. After I get that done, I’ll plant a few more rows of radishes and then a row of lettuce. The good news though is that the pea plants are doing well. And the asparagus is up, and looking beautiful. The crowns were only planted last year and according to Johnny’s {which is where I bought my asparagus crowns from} one...

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