September 1, 2012
by Melissa
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I’ve been busy this summer. Busy canning nearly every weekend and sometimes on weekday nights. I thought my canning might decline a little because of our move to Charlottesville and our slightly smaller kitchen with less storage space. I was … Continue reading
July 18, 2012
by Melissa
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When tomato season hit last summer, I felt an urge to can tomato salsa for the first time. I’d canned batches of peach salsa and tomatillo salsa the previous summer, but never got around to a batch of regular tomato … Continue reading
May 23, 2012
by Melissa
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Strawberry season is starting to wind down in my part of Virginia, but I took full advantage of it this year. Or as full advantage as a person with a small freezer can take. Since I started canning a lot … Continue reading
July 19, 2011
by Melissa
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As you already know, I like to cook and bake a lot. It’s one of my most favorite things to do with my free time. But did you know that last summer I added canning to my kitchen repertoire? And … Continue reading
March 23, 2011
by Melissa
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I was fortunate enough to have two bridal showers thrown for me recently by my fantastic family and family-to-be. The first, in February, was hosted by my almost sister-in-law and almost grandmother-in-law. Sadly, I didn’t take any photos at this … Continue reading