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Holiday Dishes: Sweet Treats Done Naturally Book Giveaway

One of the more fun ebooks I have made was Sweet Treats Done Naturally, which I brought out last year, just before the Holiday season! As my gift to my readers, I am giving Sweet Treats Done Naturally for free December 10th ~ 14th, 2014 on Amazon. While it is a Kindle book, it can be… Continue reading Holiday Dishes: Sweet Treats Done Naturally Book Giveaway

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Small Batch Canning: Spiced Apples

At IFBC last month I had what I would classify as an epiphany. When I go to blogger conferences, I never know what I will come home with for inspiration. I don't go to them for learning really, there is only so many times you can listen in on about "SEO Targeting!", but rather for… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Spiced Apples

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Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries

Tucked away into a low shelf in many grocery stores are cans of berries. Many people never notice them, and even if they did, would they buy them? They are usually very expensive for a small can, that only has a few berries in it. And are packed in a heavy syrup, which simply means… Continue reading Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries

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Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries

Le sigh! The last of this years blackberries are coming ripe. We had a good run, but the extreme heat shriveled some of the last of the season. Still, we found plenty to pick out back - and to nibble on as well! This recipe came out of a "hmmmm" moment. In that pickled foods… Continue reading Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries