While Hive's been pumping, I've been mostly absent. IBS issues caused a couple of very scary episodes, but for now, there is no cause for concern! I may tell you about that in a separate post as a warning

As much as I enjoy the pomp and ceremony of events like the Trooping of the Colours to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II I think the part I enjoyed the most was this: I

In addition to the daily chore of feeding the feline family, The Husband and mother, I have a daily rinse routine. It's my second year processing olives and this time they have arrived from three different

I am behind with the tomato diaries. These were Sunday's work product. Bottled in their own juice it's not a difficult job, just long. Step one is to steep in boiling water amd drain to remove their skins.

I managed to get my hands on some export grade figs and jumped at the chance to make whole preserved figs. I have made fig jam and often get asked about preserved figs so here’s an easy recipe of how to

I have been inspired to come up with some options of ways to use the many lemons that are about to be ripe on my lemon tree. Unfortunately they are the lumpy Cape Lemons with a thick skin and a sweeter

It's that time of year when I am extra specially busy in the kitchen. Christmas cooking for us and for the market: the usual, plus the seasonal produce to replenish dwindling stocks. Some products I do

Hola a todos mis amistades y seguidores de siempre de esta plataforma que siempre nos permite estar juntos y conectados compartiendo a diario grandes cosas y hermosos momentos agradables, hoy estoy aqui

I had a hoard if organic Beets from my last two Veg Boxes from a local grower. Apart from roasting them I really was at a loss what to do with them. I also had some oranges left over and typically not

There are a lot of tasty preserves. Please follow me on Steem and dont forget upvote if you like it. @aple

As Seville oranges arrived in the shops at the end of January I bought some to make Marmalade. Seville oranges ar packed with pectin which when heated becomes a thickening agent, so, you don't need anything

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I harvested more winter onions today. I had harvested a bunch about a month or so ago, and cut them up and put them in the dehydrator! Best decision ever!! :) So far I have used them in soups and stews

Pickle Day This past weekend I had the pleasure of learning the art of pickling from my mother in law. It was fantastic! She has been making pickles for many years, as my mother puts it, 'she has it down

Clifornia’s western border is edged by oceans, bays, and other tidal waterways filled with life. While you are not likely to run into Nemo (unless you're lost like Dory), you will find popsicle-orange

Refrigerator pickled carrots Jun 16, 2017 If you like crispy pickles in the summer, then you are going to love this new take on an old classic! Pickled carrots are absolutely delicious and lend a burst