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Harvesting pickles & dill from the garden today. Here's a "home brew" recipe for Claussen pickles whic my boys and I dearly love. 1 1/2 quarts water 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup kosher or pickling salt 6-8 peppercorns 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. mustard seed 1/2 - 1 tsp. red pepper...

1 cup of mayonnaise 1/2 - 1 chipotle in adobo sauce (I buy the 7 oz cans place the remainder in a jelly jar and they keep in the refrigerator for several months) juice of 1 lime add some adobo for color Buzz in a blender or food processor.

Ingredients 1 large portobello mushroom, stem removed 1 tablespoon spaghetti sauce <or pesto> 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 tablespoon sliced black olives 4 slices pepperoni, or sausage or diced, grilled chicken breast 1 clove garlic, chopped Directions Preheat the...

Life in the country has its +'s; wildlife, space, scenery and -'s like POISON OAK! We have been waging war on the plant since fall. This spring DW got it bad all over her face which resulted in a midnight trip to the ER. The doc suggested after a session in the yard to wash the chore clothes...

We've got never ending yard work this time of year but are taking (weather permit) one day to go hiking. Silver Falls will most likely be our destination. It is a state park and we can take the dog on the trail as well.

As a foodie and a science geek I shed a tear at the last episode of "Good Eats". http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/05/alton-brown-ends-good-eats-tv-show-food-network.html Thank you Alton Brown for the humor, culinary techniques and the science behind them.

We are weeks away from rose blooms but our meadow near the woods is full of fawn lilies. I can't mow until they have finished.

1 - 26 oz. Jar pasta sauce 1 - 15 oz. can mini diced tomatoes 1/2 cup TVP (textured vegetable protein avail at your health food store) 1 cube vegetable bullion 2 - cups fat free cottage cheese 1 - 10 oz package chopped, frozen spinach (thawed & squeezed dry) 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1 cup...

A cold, wet and dreary weekend is in the forecast for my part of Orygun. Comfort food is needed to displace this crummy weather! Thinking a big dish of home made mac-n-cheese is in order.

I purchased one of these systems (actually got reimbursed from the state as it was through a worker rehab program) for sharpening grafting knives at work and have been quite impressed. http://www.wickededgeusa.com/ Perhaps the cutlery officinados would care to weigh in on the product.

1 white onion, chopped # salt and pepper to taste # 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder roast # 1 (16 ounce) jar green salsa # 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro # 2 serrano chile peppers # 32 ounces apple juice 1.** Layer the chopped onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, next add the apple juice. Season...

OK, this is NOT about a great meal, rather about a recipe that appeared to be great but the results were far from it. I can't place the blame specifically but shrimp were on sale at Freddies and I Googled a lemon, garlic, shrimp, pasta recipe that upon reading was tempting. Well, three bites was...

3 - 4# of legs and thighs remove skin soak about 1 hour in a solution of 1/2 white vinegar and water enough to cover Drain and coat with paprika, black pepper and dried thyme (go light on the thyme. Put on a medium grill and turn every 15 minutes. In a deep bowl combine 1 can of beer and 1...

Freddie's had 40% off garden seeds so I stocked up on early crop stuff: beets, endive, bok choi, peas and carrots. It is still a little early but with temps in the 50's yesterday it was pure therapy to just rattle the packets.

1# shredded cabbage 1 red bell pepper chopped 2 pieces 1/2" square fresh ginger minced 4 T sugar 4 T white vinegar 2 T sesame or light olive oil 1/2 t (or more) cayenne pepper flakes. Combine cabbage, pepper, ginger, vinegar and sugar. In a small pan over medium heat warm oil and flakes until...

What will be served at your table to bring good luck in the New Year? At MGJ compound we'll have Texas caviar to ring in the New Year. Pork loin with sauerkraut (home brewed) on New year's Day.

1 cup ground mustard 1/2 cup white vinegar 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup COLD water 1 tsp. salt If you want to turn on the heat, combine mustard and cold water. Allow to hang in the refrigerator 10 - 15 minutes to allow enzymes in the ground mustard seeds. to react. Add remaining ingredients in a...

1 cup raisins Zest of 1 orange 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves 2/3 cup brandy Combine above in a pint mason jar and soak for 48 hours shaking on occasion 2 cups flour ( I used 1/2 whole wheat) 1/3 cup oat bran 2 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt Whisk dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. 1 cup apple...

3 cups self-raising flour 1 tbs bakers sugar 1 3/4 cups chilled lager 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (shelled) 1 cup cheese - grated (choose your favorite) Preheat the oven to 400. Grease and line a loaf pan. Combine the flour, sugar and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Add the beer, stirring to combine...

1/2 of a large yam left over from the other night went into batter for a loaf of sweet potato bread.