Another week and summer will be over. It goes by so fast, but while I love the harvesting, and seeing so much grow...I can't say I love the heat. I'm ready for the fall slow down, where it is cool enough to work in my garden, getting the beds ready for winter! It's been a… Continue reading Summer In The Gardens
Canned Apple Pie Filling
Apple Pie Filling takes a little planning, as you will need to order the thickening agent in advance. It isn’t easy to find in stores, so online shopping is your friend. You don’t want to use corn starch to thicken when canning, it breaks down during the processing. However, Clear Jel is easy to use… Continue reading Canned Apple Pie Filling
My Favorite Nighttime Diffuser Blends
If I could justify it, we'd have a diffuser in every room in our home. It might seem woo-woo worthy, but I find I sleep so much better if I turn on the diffuser an hour or two before bed, and let the mist wander through our bedroom and bathroom. Awhile back Kirk picked up… Continue reading My Favorite Nighttime Diffuser Blends
Review: e-cloth Dusting Glove
Awhile back I was sent an e-cloth® brand high performance dusting & cleaning glove to try out. I'll admit something: I despise dusting. Mostly, it's because dusting sets off my sinuses. The fast track way for me to be sneezing, red nosed and stuffed up is to dust. All those particles flying in the air.… Continue reading Review: e-cloth Dusting Glove
Spiced Orange Plum Jam
If you love jam that is nearly all fruit, Pomona’s Pectin is the way to go. You can produce a very lightly sweetened jam. Each box of Pomona’s has extensive directions, and also lists choices for using granulated sugar and other sweeteners. Have fun! Spiced Orange Plum Jam Ingredients: 3 cups pitted, and finely chopped… Continue reading Spiced Orange Plum Jam