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Spaghetti With Tuna

Spaghetti With Tuna by Michelle K.

Pin It Now!Spaghetti with tunaPeter cannot stand canned tuna. He loves raw tuna or tuna that has been seared, but canned tuna is one thing that will drive him right out of the house from the smell alone. My love of tuna fish sandwiches is something I indulge when he is not around or when I can eat outside and not bother him with…

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Loganberry Jam

Loganberry Jam by Michelle K.

Loganberry JamA summer jam made from a local berry that is delicious and unique in flavor.

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Honey Lavender Ice Cream

Honey Lavender Ice Cream by Michelle K.

Lavender Ice CreamRefreshing, cool, smooth taste of summer with a surprise ingredient, lavender.

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Apricot Jam

Apricot Jam by Michelle K.

Pin It Now!Apricot jamI am wild about apricots. I let my love of them get in the way of thinking through just how many come in a case box when at the farmer's market, so I am now the proud owner of 25 lbs. of apricots. Oh my.This recipe for jam is going to be for a semi-large batch but you can easily trim it down to fit your own…

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Sweet Cherries

Sweet Cherries by Michelle K.

Pin It Now!Yakima Bing cherriesMy sister Judy came out to our place with her two kids. We all spent a slow afternoon together that was relaxed, easy, and unhurried. She and I went down to the farmer's market and came home with a case of cherries and a case of apricots. Don't worry, this is not about apricots today, but about the…

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Chai Cherry Butter

Chai Cherry Butter by Michelle K.

Chai Cherry ButterSweet fresh cherries with chai seasonings, simmered down slowly in the crock pot to make a fantastic butter.

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Lavender Syrup

Lavender Syrup by Michelle K.

Pin It Now!Honey bee enjoying the lavenderRemember that lavender ice cream I made just before the blooms opened? The first wave of flowers are now at full bloom, smell fantastic, and I selfishly want to capture some of that wonderful goodness for a few more months. One of the easiest ways to do that is to make lavender syrup.This…

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Ketchup: It's All In The Presentation

Ketchup: It's All In The Presentation by Michelle K.

Pin It Now!Homemade ketchup with sweet potato friesAll of my kids enjoy different toppings and accent sauces like salsa, salad dressings, tartar sauces, hot sauces, remoulades and many different kinds of vinegar. Their favorite by far though is ketchup. Homemade ketchup is not like the big name brand if you are going for something…

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Dill Pickle Spears

Dill Pickle Spears by Michelle K.

Pin It Now!Dill pickle spearsWhy do I make my dill pickles as spears instead of just pickling the cucumber whole? So I can get a lot more pickle out of one jar. That is the only reason why. No matter how well I try to stuff my jars using whole cucumbers nothing beats using spears for maximum capacity.These are basic dill pickles…

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Tomato Salsa For Canning

Tomato Salsa For Canning by Michelle K.

Pin It Now!Tomato salsaMaking tomato salsa for canning is a lot like trying to solve the childhood classic "The Three Little Bears". It is either too hot, too mild, or just right and there is no pleasing everyone all the time. With a family that ranges from something-barely-spicier-than-ketchup to habaneros-are-for-beginners in…

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