Summer settled in, with a few days of cool(er) weather at the end of July (read, normal weather for the PNW). It gave me time to go outside and do a lot of needed work. I assessed what was thriving, what wasn't growing well, and what needed to be culled (a good way to speed… Continue reading August In The Garden
Ginger Bread and Butter Pickles
I've never been a fan of celery seed in most anything - be it in potato salad or pickles. I find it harsh tasting. But now...it can be left out and find some new flavors. You won't regret it. I adapted a recipe from Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving, page 303. Which I might… Continue reading Ginger Bread and Butter Pickles
Dill Pickles
I had gotten a deal on 50 pounds of pickling cucumbers, so I got busy! In the end I made about 4 batches of these pickles. Dill Pickles Ingredients: 8 pounds small cucumbers, 4 to 6 inches length ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ cup canning salt 1 quart white vinegar (5% acidity) 1 quart filtered… Continue reading Dill Pickles
Mini Vanilla Bean Scones
Walker really, really loves Starbuck's mini scones. But at $1.50 each, that is robbery, considering he'd happily eat 2 to 3 of them. When I made these dainty scones, he was so happy and crowed to Daddy I had made him "baby scones". That is what makes baking so worth it 😉 Mini Vanilla Bean… Continue reading Mini Vanilla Bean Scones