Tag Archives: ripe cucumber pickles

Canning can be a rewarding hobby

Posted on August 28, 2019 by tedmanzer

When I was young, home-canned fruits and vegetables were a mainstay of our diets. I especially loved the jams and jellies, particularly wild strawberry. There was never a problem finding canning supplies in stores. The home-canning supplies seemed to dwindle … Continue reading →

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Don’t throw away those big orange overripe cucumbers

Posted on October 6, 2014 by tedmanzer

I was raised by parents who grew up in the depression. Furthermore they are both of Scottish descent, so wasting things always bothered them and I grew up with the same values. I guess I could have rebelled but I … Continue reading →

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