I am getting better at this pressure canning thing! One of the features/challenges of the All American Pressure Canner is the metal to metal seal. There is no gasket to replace. The metal to metal seal takes some getting used to. My first foray into pressure canning was pressure canning beans, while we were at… Continue reading Pressure Canning
Category: Journal
personal journal
Little Bits
Congratulations are in order for Rymal, who recently took possession of a new apartment. Sending good wishes for you in your new home! During our renovation vacation we managed one recreational day. We sort of blew it though. We started out with a picnic lunch, heading for a provincial park for a hike. However, I… Continue reading Little Bits
Stone Soup
Well, well, well, here it is Friday already! I have been very busy since we arrived back at the country house. Monday I peeled and chopped the half bushel of field tomatoes. That took most of the day, but I kept right on going and worked into the night to can five one litre jars… Continue reading Stone Soup
Projects Of My Own
Saturday, September 13, 2014 We are still at the little house in the city. Great fun in the kitchen over the last few days! I have blanched and frozen most of the celery given to us by Terra and Lares, and dried and powdered about 250 ml of dried celery leaves for flavouring in soups… Continue reading Projects Of My Own
At Last!
Sunday, September 7 2014 My mood deteriorated throughout yesterday evening, and when I woke up in the morning I could not for the life of me find the right side of the bed. Attila stayed up until 2:00 a.m. finishing the interior of the windows. He woke me up when he came to bed, and… Continue reading At Last!