Yesterday was a a typical March spring day, gray and rainy. I used the indoor time to sort my pantry. I want to make sure that I rotate preserves, use what I’ve stored and slowly make room for our exciting … Continue reading
Category Archives: Preserving & Using Preserves
Winter Eating from our Preserves & Pantry
Like you, I’ve spent a lot of time growing, nurturing and ultimately preserving the bulk of our garden harvest. Now, is the time that we can truly reap those rewards and use up the precious conserves in our everyday meals. … Continue reading
Milk Cartons
The Vancouver Island suppliers of organic milk & cream offer it in cardboard, plastic-lined cartons or plastic jugs. Glass would be my preferrence but I haven’t seen it in the local grocery stores yet. We hear all the hype about … Continue reading
Reap What You Sow
Unbelievably, it is the middle of September. Autumn has arrived. Where did summer go? I think I ask that question every year as endless hot, dry nights turn into cool, misty mornings. Sunflowers are still smiling, tomato vines are listing as … Continue reading