7 Quarts of Pinto Beans

I love pinto beans. But, if they aren’t seasoned properly they are the equivalent to eating a brown paper bag.  I have spent the better part of the winter digging around for pinto bean recipes that I liked and found a couple that were really good.  My only problem is that when I am ready…… Continue reading 7 Quarts of Pinto Beans

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It’s A Family Tradition

Today, I canned 21 quarts of tomatoes and 2 quarts of Bloody Mary mix with the left over tomato juice. I still have another 25 lbs of tomatoes to work up. I am thinking they will become spaghetti sauce. Canning food is a family tradition. I do it, my sister does it, my Mom does…… Continue reading It’s A Family Tradition

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English Orange Marmalade

I must be crazy. Today, I decided I would make orange marmalade. I have never made marmalade in my life! I’ve probably only eaten it 7 or 8 times in entire life, but I do loves me some oranges! Natalie at Oven Love has a super easy recipe. I did a lot more than one…… Continue reading English Orange Marmalade

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