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I was thinking it is the time of year, I could smell good things in the house, like apples, peaches, pears, as mom enjoyed canning. I love the fruit and veggies she canned. I hated to wash the jars and thier lids, I hated to peel, cut,shell and snapped the beans, peas etc. smile!!!
In the winter the food was the best. Fresh food without the additives. When I became an adult, she was w/ me doing part of the boys young lives. She did the same with veegies and fruit. I frozed everything that could be frozen. I had the chest freezer and will buy a half of beef and other meats, pork, and never had to do a lot of shopping.
I found out that the food was better for me it was great, to be honest, I could sew for the the boys(young babies, and myself, as well made homemade linens, etc.
Now, after going back to those October...autumn moments. I am going to hopeful try my hand on perservng basil.
If you wish to try it....fresh basil leaves, vingeritte dressings, and what cute little jar you have or wish to purchase.
1. layer fresh dry leaves of basil at the bottom of the jar.
2. a tiny bit of vingeritte dressing.(Your choice) and Olive oil.
3. garlic.... whole or chopped layer.
4. go and do #1 and repeat to the top.
Place in the refrigerator and used when need
try it, you might like it.
Until the next time>>> This is cooking old fashion way w/
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October is here!
Authored by: Regina on
Sunday, October 14 2007 @ 05:58 PM CDT
Yes, isn't it great! I love the fall, the smells & colors! You want to bake more (to get those great smells), and spend more time with your family.
Awesome!
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Regina
You have granted me life and favor,
And Your care has preserved my spirit.
Job 10:12 (NKJV)
Authored by: Rochelle Miller on
Monday, October 15 2007 @ 08:02 AM CDT
If is finally that time of the year where you can,can foods and put them up to last all winter long. I love homemade preserves strawberry fig and peach are my favorite. people go all out their way to buy expensive gifts when some people would love to have a basket full of preserves or some homemade bake goods.now is the time to put up winter curtains and take down summer curtains and bring out the quilts I love a good homemade quilt. don't forget to check the heaters make sure the pipes are all clean before you start them. and don't forget to winterize your yards and plants. if you have outside animals make sure they have a warm place to get out of the cold and rain.
Authored by: Anonymous on
Wednesday, October 17 2007 @ 09:39 PM CDT
Hi, Regina, Rochelle and Ms. Blackrose! Love joining you in your wonderful celebration of October. Feels like we are visiting in the same vomfy living room. Thanks for the lively conversation and tips, Girlfirends! Girlie-Girl
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Authored by: the cooking lady on
Tuesday, November 03 2009 @ 07:31 AM CST
Thanks for sharing I love fresh basil on my pasta. This year was bad for me in growing herbs I killed everything but my rosemary plant. It grew I guess maybe a foot high. Now I've brought it in the house so, I hope it won't die on me too. Next year I will have to do better.