tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83084251344620643172024-03-08T03:34:28.008-08:00ADK Living with VictoriaADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-69346170282753198882022-03-05T15:26:00.000-08:002022-03-05T15:26:30.452-08:00Why Paracord?<p> Now that I have more time to work on projects I have been doing a lot with paracord for hunting products. It was brought to my attention not everyone knows what the craze is about paracord. A lot of people like it because it looks "cool" and "tactical" but the reality is it is one of the most versatile cords you could carry with you. For instance the survival bracelet you can find under the Country Creations post is more than just a fancy compass clip that can start a fire if you need to it also is approximately 6 feet of 550 paracord when it is unwrapped. Why is that so important? Because the "550" stands for 550 lbs of force that the cord can withstand. That's right that ~1/4cm strand can hold 550 pounds on its own so when it is braided like the dog leashes you can also find it will hold ~ 2200 lbs of force. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv3lC7A0yuLJZrJxv4Wv_dkEH4R-Zje-tR4TOU9VQfycI_DR4__xjdFDG5XoFsKVz_hQXBvaJwY_2gpbMuNW6TGeTgyK98vaGNzc-Zy05ssQrqvgQBfO2a83ll_4T0HgBDU6R66KMwlxdyREpESi8Ui53RNYGsm6W6dDHZEEooLJFA9X57Vo-1EmQk=s275" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv3lC7A0yuLJZrJxv4Wv_dkEH4R-Zje-tR4TOU9VQfycI_DR4__xjdFDG5XoFsKVz_hQXBvaJwY_2gpbMuNW6TGeTgyK98vaGNzc-Zy05ssQrqvgQBfO2a83ll_4T0HgBDU6R66KMwlxdyREpESi8Ui53RNYGsm6W6dDHZEEooLJFA9X57Vo-1EmQk" width="275" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> Here are a few snips from google articles as well to sum up the benefits of paracord:</p><p>"<span style="font-size: 16px;">Paracord </span><b style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">can always be braided or doubled up for extra strength or deconstructed for finer thread</b><span style="font-size: 16px;">, making it incredibly versatile. Its ends can melted or crimped to prevent fraying, and its nylon construction can withstand nature's elements, making it the go-to survival tool in emergency preparation kits."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">"</span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Is paracord the same as rope?</span></p><div class="gmail-wWOJcd" style="align-items: center; cursor: pointer; display: flex; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; max-height: none; min-height: 0px; outline: 0px; width: 652px;" tabindex="0"><div class="gmail-YsGUOb" style="display: inline-block; height: 24px; transform: rotateZ(-180deg); width: 24px;"></div><div class="gmail-r21Kzd" style="height: 42px; left: 0px; top: 0px; visibility: hidden; width: 652px;"></div></div><div class="gmail-MBtdbb" id="exacc_TukjYqKOCMOt-Qax5r_YCQ4" style="width: 652px;"><div class="gmail-ymu2Hb"><div class="gmail-t0bRye gmail-r2fjmd" id="gmail-_TukjYqKOCMOt-Qax5r_YCQ22" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1;"><div id="gmail-MEDIA_RESULT_GROUP_18_TukjYqKOCMOt-Qax5r_YCQ__15" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="gmail-wDYxhc gmail-NFQFxe gmail-oHglmf gmail-xzPb7d" style="clear: none;"><div class="gmail-kno-mrg-si gmail-kno-mrg gmail-kno-swp" id="gmail-media_result_group" style="float: right; margin-left: 20px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px;"><div class="gmail-kno-fiu gmail-kno-liu"><div></div><div><div class="gmail-umyQi" style="border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px;"><div class="eA0Zlc gmail-ivg-i gmail-PZPZlf gmail-img-kc-m gmail-GMCzAd" style="border-radius: 12px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px 16px; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: top;"><span class="gmail-BA0A6c" style="display: block; height: 160px; overflow: hidden; width: 197px;"><div class="gmail-fWhgmd" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); inset: 0px;"></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="gmail-WEB_ANSWERS_RESULT_21_TukjYqKOCMOt-Qax5r_YCQ__18"><div class="gmail-wDYxhc" style="clear: none;"><div class="gmail-LGOjhe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px;"><span class="gmail-ILfuVd" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><span class="gmail-hgKElc" style="padding: 0px 8px 0px 0px;">Paracord is about 3/16 of an inch in diameter, which makes it thick enough to securely hold up to 550 pounds without breaking. ... <b>Tactical rope is smaller than paracord</b>, measuring in at about 3/32 of an inch in diameter. This makes tactical rope ideal for tying knots or making lanyards or survival bracelets"</span></span></div><div class="gmail-LGOjhe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px;"><span class="gmail-ILfuVd" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><span class="gmail-hgKElc" style="padding: 0px 8px 0px 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="gmail-LGOjhe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px;"><span class="gmail-ILfuVd" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><span class="gmail-hgKElc" style="padding: 0px 8px 0px 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="gmail-LGOjhe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px;"><span class="gmail-ILfuVd" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><span class="gmail-hgKElc" style="padding: 0px 8px 0px 0px;">"</span></span><b style="font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">10 Ways to Use Paracord in a Survival Situation</b></div><div class="gmail-RqBzHd" style="padding: 0px 20px;"><ul class="gmail-i8Z77e" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li class="gmail-TrT0Xe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Cut Through Zip Ties. ...</li><li class="gmail-TrT0Xe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Burn It Up. ...</li><li class="gmail-TrT0Xe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Keep Bears at Bay. ...</li><li class="gmail-TrT0Xe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Make a Fire. ...</li><li class="gmail-TrT0Xe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Build a Survival Bow. ...</li><li class="gmail-TrT0Xe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Try a Paracord Trap. ...</li><li class="gmail-TrT0Xe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Go Fish. ...</li><li class="gmail-TrT0Xe" style="font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Lure Them In."</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8308425134462064317/4594991371091535234?hl=en#">https://www.google.com/search?q=what+can+you+do+with+paracord&rlz=1C1OKWM_enUS852US852&oq=what+can+you+do+with+paracord&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l5j0i390l2.6082j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Link for reference attached to this last one because there may be additional questions on some of those uses!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There are so many uses and good reasons why any outdoorsman, camper, hiker or nature lover should keep paracord on them when in the woods!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-29929621824267562522022-03-02T17:34:00.009-08:002022-08-08T09:05:18.991-07:00Country Creations<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Country Creations</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I am capable of making beautiful flannel or fur lined trapper hats with any tanned fur provided by the purchaser. Please make sure your hides are in good condition and have been appropriately tanned. Unworkable furs will be returned to the customer, this would include hides too thin or pelts releasing hair too easily. Example of a flannel lined trapper hat that was pieced together with five different pelts from various animals from a trapper in North Carolina. Merino wool can also be used for an additional cost. Please email for pricing adklivingwithvictoria@gmail.com </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKOUpMvGkvQhaPpzYQCrMZtDww1XTcMoLMMnef-fBHt19bmcYl7JfJ9r-PmAGUR0eQStNnz7PpKYg1H3NdKKPyxtbYGJSIHY7W9_n7OpsFSOxYsgie6a0VOGGWl5VP4YP1yv1Mu9zh3GJYpehDytWEIYxJhXe9KTWxnB1fxQ0fwrs6fA9aenaWLahW=s3202" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3202" data-original-width="2490" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKOUpMvGkvQhaPpzYQCrMZtDww1XTcMoLMMnef-fBHt19bmcYl7JfJ9r-PmAGUR0eQStNnz7PpKYg1H3NdKKPyxtbYGJSIHY7W9_n7OpsFSOxYsgie6a0VOGGWl5VP4YP1yv1Mu9zh3GJYpehDytWEIYxJhXe9KTWxnB1fxQ0fwrs6fA9aenaWLahW=s320" width="249" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Front</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmIseVi6Ig9LegaU0Yb6N3DuB8YKjC1vwC9dda3AH_fDO_n-YcDyVLRLa5Frqs-BXPCeKAybNQyfYoeXFlt_tu8ruTOkDWMP2oThsFIiuSWyzbyHB52EZT33XgKb5dHF0waX3ayBZFJ4-JzqGQxOdBx6dU6QsfY8PXTa_guY7yfdPdJVkdStxZ_m_G=s3566" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3566" data-original-width="2695" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmIseVi6Ig9LegaU0Yb6N3DuB8YKjC1vwC9dda3AH_fDO_n-YcDyVLRLa5Frqs-BXPCeKAybNQyfYoeXFlt_tu8ruTOkDWMP2oThsFIiuSWyzbyHB52EZT33XgKb5dHF0waX3ayBZFJ4-JzqGQxOdBx6dU6QsfY8PXTa_guY7yfdPdJVkdStxZ_m_G=s320" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Side</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhq-c4dRXJI6JmUg5q3PvjSxpv8pJJGVl6Joq-XdXpyUbzDV0j8QYNAv_8DPtkdhP-G-s7LXbTzSvcyzyHEyw9vnh3DjEhSv0YAT6dp8xWhmDG5r5p4jAsNC7mxwMdFviKTwLooW1CNIkZ0IC_cO_t42wSM0wIWwfseKYtxTtJ5u6C2w5EbscCmLbEd=s3012" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3012" data-original-width="2474" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhq-c4dRXJI6JmUg5q3PvjSxpv8pJJGVl6Joq-XdXpyUbzDV0j8QYNAv_8DPtkdhP-G-s7LXbTzSvcyzyHEyw9vnh3DjEhSv0YAT6dp8xWhmDG5r5p4jAsNC7mxwMdFviKTwLooW1CNIkZ0IC_cO_t42wSM0wIWwfseKYtxTtJ5u6C2w5EbscCmLbEd=s320" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;">Two Drop Call Lanyard ~~</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">These two drop call paracord lanyards can be made in any color available through Paracord Planet they are $20 each and additional $2.50 for every two additional drops requested. Standard shipping applies. Here are a few examples of lanyards made previously. All Paracord Planet Cord is made in the USA! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmFdaJ3zv0t9ANMvOj_7Hifn7WGUV_JfU5l7E0z6-zurh_GjamY6rrSI0VWVGo0MUO5RinPjmpHoEhJg6f2K11B5OZlhQlVd9vH9hUkjU1IUkCQNSKJTbLEJuoSxRiC-Kk8DUhM2kjgnTk3nNpjYwaIMS1fwKtfgAQEGubD0X73MuVFD8SZMz0n5r_=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmFdaJ3zv0t9ANMvOj_7Hifn7WGUV_JfU5l7E0z6-zurh_GjamY6rrSI0VWVGo0MUO5RinPjmpHoEhJg6f2K11B5OZlhQlVd9vH9hUkjU1IUkCQNSKJTbLEJuoSxRiC-Kk8DUhM2kjgnTk3nNpjYwaIMS1fwKtfgAQEGubD0X73MuVFD8SZMz0n5r_=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8GnLCcxswVWazUZwQ_F4MAalE08dnAT0FcWYwkEvzWFP7Oc5l_s3EGaor6Dk1L8nmRf2EqzUl9P7v5QoFxGH9rHInCwK_HeeKQTRKvwrfB_c1XIlxR-P_aAvF7paYEx11q9x_0-MN2hzlnLiaUfmvbiwXUnXFBvJVrbJpr804IqZ9kJrZrg_Yn8Kw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8GnLCcxswVWazUZwQ_F4MAalE08dnAT0FcWYwkEvzWFP7Oc5l_s3EGaor6Dk1L8nmRf2EqzUl9P7v5QoFxGH9rHInCwK_HeeKQTRKvwrfB_c1XIlxR-P_aAvF7paYEx11q9x_0-MN2hzlnLiaUfmvbiwXUnXFBvJVrbJpr804IqZ9kJrZrg_Yn8Kw=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLEkwLWNYxI5c6uCx20SKcjy8xDEeexaRRos03WviWunRw_MK373rxPIaxKuhzCYUkHSrZhxgmGeYSZsKx6suW2sa2Q0t-zlFzULanBEQsacc6ZVgS8aOsWJYlpLcSuFiSu23v3oKTPvDRyLSr6vCYUHQgRUM2y5IFnCsesMDb0GXNnbmKD_lZmstZ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLEkwLWNYxI5c6uCx20SKcjy8xDEeexaRRos03WviWunRw_MK373rxPIaxKuhzCYUkHSrZhxgmGeYSZsKx6suW2sa2Q0t-zlFzULanBEQsacc6ZVgS8aOsWJYlpLcSuFiSu23v3oKTPvDRyLSr6vCYUHQgRUM2y5IFnCsesMDb0GXNnbmKD_lZmstZ=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGW2Co0DU8v5mTDDxRaeH_OgKfYxavp1o4ZsD1E8hCrjomLbwtJXKeL1V-P-NFYbV-PI63ZS2XTQlBKkBYVJ9un_v5livkn2EwgmN4ff6Lj570U4kgr3Hok4sb8iuZ6fuBQHiVqkyV42dKNUqPZc7QYFxgZicVq5FG7O1rQ5erCEqlGNKmfCg6GOkA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGW2Co0DU8v5mTDDxRaeH_OgKfYxavp1o4ZsD1E8hCrjomLbwtJXKeL1V-P-NFYbV-PI63ZS2XTQlBKkBYVJ9un_v5livkn2EwgmN4ff6Lj570U4kgr3Hok4sb8iuZ6fuBQHiVqkyV42dKNUqPZc7QYFxgZicVq5FG7O1rQ5erCEqlGNKmfCg6GOkA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZtpq1i1sBWi2ER_AzEWXg0K7D06_vbWKcd-m-RBdMB02FomhmXynRHmaB5F_wswiHUk7H_B0ZsGhsrXXjblnGnMTZZpSwZg4dROYGjRAGgfUIKrPfMYxpOli3IiilZbAEppkkJQmwN6Wje6l-V6jbNd_HP5rBENmMF-3zntBoP5rd-ZGF3lYCPpY0=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZtpq1i1sBWi2ER_AzEWXg0K7D06_vbWKcd-m-RBdMB02FomhmXynRHmaB5F_wswiHUk7H_B0ZsGhsrXXjblnGnMTZZpSwZg4dROYGjRAGgfUIKrPfMYxpOli3IiilZbAEppkkJQmwN6Wje6l-V6jbNd_HP5rBENmMF-3zntBoP5rd-ZGF3lYCPpY0=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;">Breakaway Cotton Lanyard ~~</span><br /><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">These breakaway cotton lanyards are great for any office worker, sporting cute designs and matching wristlets they will be sure to add a little color to your day! As more patterns are available I will upload photos here! Lanyards - $12 / Wristlet - $5/ Both -$15 plus shipping</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEityHAtOT77JxCFJwLwH25zScQc_j9pGB3jFN2v3PcYsNT4k3KHThgbjWaiBsDtnit0ZCYMXJZ4CZiScXjET7uwb5RJGDHl_5IltV0zgfwDmvx6rMXPUqkc7norL1_fsdx3F4U70kh-I67ECYCHdAlo1RkdXa_eShAfgG0Hgndc1JE6Rr2ehriR6879=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEityHAtOT77JxCFJwLwH25zScQc_j9pGB3jFN2v3PcYsNT4k3KHThgbjWaiBsDtnit0ZCYMXJZ4CZiScXjET7uwb5RJGDHl_5IltV0zgfwDmvx6rMXPUqkc7norL1_fsdx3F4U70kh-I67ECYCHdAlo1RkdXa_eShAfgG0Hgndc1JE6Rr2ehriR6879=w449-h337" width="449" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;">Fishing Rod Ties ~~</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">These ties are excellent for breaking down rods for travel! No need to fight a rubber band or hair tie over your rods anymore. These ties are adjustable, just slide them on and cinche them up with the cobra woven paracord knot on the slip cord. Fishermen at the Pulaksi River love them and pay upwards of $25 a set! But you can get them here for just $7 with reduced shipping of $2 if shipped alone. These are also made with Paracord Planet cord and can be custom ordered!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy2kGQgDfgPm5KWCYDSHB1sXi_wCHB_4wyaziLZo-XPsX1MefHqe9CVnZqcKTfU7G_PfeuIQLsOngKIO8jVmdLs9jk5pl6cM-pwlAdIjoQPPg5DbxY3wlRnJZCMAbX6ZZAZaAsJhejAToNZYfteqOWi7wdi3e_rwXv9CMWktnekm3Sjj7nKg4Fc4-F=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy2kGQgDfgPm5KWCYDSHB1sXi_wCHB_4wyaziLZo-XPsX1MefHqe9CVnZqcKTfU7G_PfeuIQLsOngKIO8jVmdLs9jk5pl6cM-pwlAdIjoQPPg5DbxY3wlRnJZCMAbX6ZZAZaAsJhejAToNZYfteqOWi7wdi3e_rwXv9CMWktnekm3Sjj7nKg4Fc4-F=w452-h339" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;">Survival Bracelet ~~</span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">These survival bracelets are made to order so please be sure you measure your wrist correctly. Use either a piece of string or fabric tape for an accurate measurement. All measurements will have ~1.5" added to account for the bulkiness of the cord once it is braided and the clip. DO NOT add the additional 1.5" to your measurement I will do that when I start braiding the cord. As with all the other paracord items these come in all colors available through Paracord Planet. Each bracelet has a survival clip that has a whistle, compass and flint and steel. Custom Bracelet- $15 plus shipping</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4wgIU1A5e_FKKq-w_fYVJiph_VkPOFRoWhmwLxxVFsYDzekjgB6otUQlR-xQf5PkQtGo_wSc0jlbHes1CmCXCXqemSjGBSsKWg2Nte-VqWMr20LInrAkgnLHgRTcb-8Ot5NR960WEKJHqBel48xVP22EromBWj24d2QIsZsRzJOMBN09E1AZGp5Y1=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4wgIU1A5e_FKKq-w_fYVJiph_VkPOFRoWhmwLxxVFsYDzekjgB6otUQlR-xQf5PkQtGo_wSc0jlbHes1CmCXCXqemSjGBSsKWg2Nte-VqWMr20LInrAkgnLHgRTcb-8Ot5NR960WEKJHqBel48xVP22EromBWj24d2QIsZsRzJOMBN09E1AZGp5Y1=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU3ba6hKEr3BMqacmfGloIsT7egMBzuzN_B1FJE2fLSdvDS_Vhgd9Xc0vrHlqHewMGlValTdtdTBPwWp8-dxlMclIUgQe7tODz438fSfO5H9VNyiU6AbaFeA5Y5OuWpc0rgDWPnV8zZlq6MGV0QT-mEawMPgyfsqwgeHpqhLkPB5azifA8QO5Nhc0w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU3ba6hKEr3BMqacmfGloIsT7egMBzuzN_B1FJE2fLSdvDS_Vhgd9Xc0vrHlqHewMGlValTdtdTBPwWp8-dxlMclIUgQe7tODz438fSfO5H9VNyiU6AbaFeA5Y5OuWpc0rgDWPnV8zZlq6MGV0QT-mEawMPgyfsqwgeHpqhLkPB5azifA8QO5Nhc0w=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flint and steel is located in the center of the clips when open</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKpKQLdfQWx8NzI3Cf-JFpoM80glc3hYBxiEOMEAq25vCDpGkKzbvkIVSFD7_RsxGOEgY0SckcJ2c2_ziVsxgmwn-Ovn_KCgC-yr3Y-ypSJWGqPDHS52JOfHR-Y3G5WFBLNMl5UOnUM5ie11cZUiluMADk0qFQR_i8_E-49p2EO37TL3DsCI0DUtxA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKpKQLdfQWx8NzI3Cf-JFpoM80glc3hYBxiEOMEAq25vCDpGkKzbvkIVSFD7_RsxGOEgY0SckcJ2c2_ziVsxgmwn-Ovn_KCgC-yr3Y-ypSJWGqPDHS52JOfHR-Y3G5WFBLNMl5UOnUM5ie11cZUiluMADk0qFQR_i8_E-49p2EO37TL3DsCI0DUtxA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;">Custom Leash and/or Wrapped Collar ~~</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">These paracord leashes are made to order and can be up to 12' long (check cord style for tracking) or short control style at 24". Depending on length the price will vary between $15 and $45- check cord style being $45, standard 4' leash $15 and control leash $25 as it will be double cobra weave wrapped for security. All wrapped collars are the price of chosen collar and $10 to wrap. All leashes and collars can be customized with any two colors from paracord planet. $7 shipping applies to orders under $30. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGLnfpQuUUnjfcg9CtOKqJd44pZDnrg5KjdIsmf2dWAAb7fBtxSs3DSrgXkHGCbeweX8IRBYsgEXjw5FKeGEgjKNbRwvQAPiOwgovkP1u7lojE5QWSryKGdNNPo3i9Jndt6LN-5KxVW5uTqwamhEDsMGzNQGFmez7qNRfrm6pg_xdslMI8s4ezmI_9=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGLnfpQuUUnjfcg9CtOKqJd44pZDnrg5KjdIsmf2dWAAb7fBtxSs3DSrgXkHGCbeweX8IRBYsgEXjw5FKeGEgjKNbRwvQAPiOwgovkP1u7lojE5QWSryKGdNNPo3i9Jndt6LN-5KxVW5uTqwamhEDsMGzNQGFmez7qNRfrm6pg_xdslMI8s4ezmI_9=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check cord and wrapped collar</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsAPtvCeC1KCZ8ACaK3uwUKLpRYs4yM0RTgwGXM2_X8QOnUGabtyWlMYj-2mmA-5GJgWQthLSiUMVx4TG4MU9EdukmBwYWfHDGALqcMSaBpSeXSOBqQcP9HcJeUnt7AE6h82v4H8QP4-cUDJFHeqELAgYTsc7XSyZOB6pA69eBsJPPfvvPq2bVQnFx=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsAPtvCeC1KCZ8ACaK3uwUKLpRYs4yM0RTgwGXM2_X8QOnUGabtyWlMYj-2mmA-5GJgWQthLSiUMVx4TG4MU9EdukmBwYWfHDGALqcMSaBpSeXSOBqQcP9HcJeUnt7AE6h82v4H8QP4-cUDJFHeqELAgYTsc7XSyZOB6pA69eBsJPPfvvPq2bVQnFx=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heavy duty matte black clip reinforced with double cobra weave</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;">Turkey Tote~ </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Adult size paracord turkey tote $20 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Measures 42" long </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Most turkey totes I've seen have a single strand of cord on the bottom with a simple slip knot which will stretch over time especially when wet. I chose to do braided throughout and chrome O rings to prevent the stretching and increase longevity and durability and still delivering at a price point of $20. The second photo is to show how the turkey tote is used when hunting. The tote creates a more natural, relaxed and easy carrying position. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMPqAPWSRK7mRKBolfdhJBj58KY34x4Pl8RLgIBST908ttQSF1cJuhnT0urUn3KdhY0KPxG4-Vx3oIEuFkqkctDrGXI3H58ahQXxuOPa4Wu-zsUFwNs05D4xhjwbb2dh4rvd1ifCTVxb6mxqC5JnLxUOOWxOonjFDlt3ATSkBAletvRHdVUUDslyD_=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMPqAPWSRK7mRKBolfdhJBj58KY34x4Pl8RLgIBST908ttQSF1cJuhnT0urUn3KdhY0KPxG4-Vx3oIEuFkqkctDrGXI3H58ahQXxuOPa4Wu-zsUFwNs05D4xhjwbb2dh4rvd1ifCTVxb6mxqC5JnLxUOOWxOonjFDlt3ATSkBAletvRHdVUUDslyD_=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Durable and built to last turkey tote with braided paracord and chrome O rings</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBjnH5fZPmWk3jE9njWn4Wsf0xFZrFvaYZDtsqGkeO5DMZBb-7HBSZvmVjNnOQUxwpEWDjSWxCB5mIBVhR_B381QCNWW2FSSsSUw4by9cz5SEYeCzq80TSmv7mopUgayynYvCEqifEPl3TNtxwwvLRL2PA_s5edYoYqoHOuY0-BfrGtjBLsVzShoMx=s1737" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1737" data-original-width="1168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBjnH5fZPmWk3jE9njWn4Wsf0xFZrFvaYZDtsqGkeO5DMZBb-7HBSZvmVjNnOQUxwpEWDjSWxCB5mIBVhR_B381QCNWW2FSSsSUw4by9cz5SEYeCzq80TSmv7mopUgayynYvCEqifEPl3TNtxwwvLRL2PA_s5edYoYqoHOuY0-BfrGtjBLsVzShoMx=s320" width="215" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Competitor tote, single strand foot loops with slip knot</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><br /> </span><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;">Over the Collar Pet Cotton Bandana~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">These cute bandanas are so easy to slide on and off your pets collar. I prefer this kind of bandana for my dogs because there is no need for a knot that may not come out when you need it to from a traditional bandana causing a hazard to your pet. The cotton bandanas are double layered and don't fold under and roll like traditional bandanas either. For $8 plus reduced shipping of $2 your pet will look super cute sporting one of these! I also just ordered relatree camo and hunter orange to back it for the sporting pups! Sizes small, medium and large available! I will update when the camo/ orange is available.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7Xb061ffsxqO9zjzT9VQB4rMLiNrrimhUsFSsRwoFaJ3VJLEpB_N1xNyUxNaPhwI7kD0e4MZoK-cs2gdqJhSAPyVZbjfkOYQhn27ZXighjczojjD4Q0iVXRE7NSt-YxYgar1WxWJsnw6fNcZURx17Fw-7eplx02QBw3d9qHjJVZ1RCfLdVuOGBbvm=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7Xb061ffsxqO9zjzT9VQB4rMLiNrrimhUsFSsRwoFaJ3VJLEpB_N1xNyUxNaPhwI7kD0e4MZoK-cs2gdqJhSAPyVZbjfkOYQhn27ZXighjczojjD4Q0iVXRE7NSt-YxYgar1WxWJsnw6fNcZURx17Fw-7eplx02QBw3d9qHjJVZ1RCfLdVuOGBbvm=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Sacred Phases- $30 plus shipping </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRM7IhBKki6-FIw1U8iQJzQpTKUBwB2rqPjmZRgnxWhPkmRAIKE2L-OmdL1Ic6AXzOJ5_O31M0XnJ9O3DGMaZI5ssTf8Q8Z2VlvLdiA2vjtuCUGYsPOb_sekAIQ1rfLzq13wS-7mJZfPwprr_KuORtuTwaMy14cHLSWXXEeRUAE0s96piI2gq1R8gY/s4032/IMG-8748.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRM7IhBKki6-FIw1U8iQJzQpTKUBwB2rqPjmZRgnxWhPkmRAIKE2L-OmdL1Ic6AXzOJ5_O31M0XnJ9O3DGMaZI5ssTf8Q8Z2VlvLdiA2vjtuCUGYsPOb_sekAIQ1rfLzq13wS-7mJZfPwprr_KuORtuTwaMy14cHLSWXXEeRUAE0s96piI2gq1R8gY/s320/IMG-8748.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Green Adirondack Wildlife- $20 plus shipping </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyo49a8TorpC6bEEI2yXjquDzJR-Z_-fsJ_vf-347_xhjb96row1ERs0cMUPOLZ16NMsRvxPJLmSMHIG1Q-rnyu6eNsLBx7iH1pvyokRpsynPY-3tzBaSF1CeMf1nrADsOIp-FdQMNbeHSz8GixowXfY4FYs3tOVy26DHmXeXtKkGWy6WFXlGOFdUa/s4032/IMG-8791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyo49a8TorpC6bEEI2yXjquDzJR-Z_-fsJ_vf-347_xhjb96row1ERs0cMUPOLZ16NMsRvxPJLmSMHIG1Q-rnyu6eNsLBx7iH1pvyokRpsynPY-3tzBaSF1CeMf1nrADsOIp-FdQMNbeHSz8GixowXfY4FYs3tOVy26DHmXeXtKkGWy6WFXlGOFdUa/s320/IMG-8791.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blue Adirondack Wildlife -$20 plus shipping </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lobster; font-size: x-large;">Thanks for Shopping with Country Creations check back for updated inventory or subscribe to the blog for email notifications !!</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br /></span></p>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-79961874679163296692022-02-25T11:38:00.000-08:002022-02-25T11:38:07.052-08:00Welcome Back- True Adirondack Living<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hey everyone! It has been a minute since I have been able to get on and make any updates! Between the twins arrival creating a family of SIX and our big move INTO the Adirondacks (no longer living on the outskirts) we have been busy busy! If your are on my Facebook page you have seen a few of the tips and tricks I shared at the beginning of this year and I hope to get the copied over to this blog for safe keeping.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Now more than ever sustainability should be pretty high on your priority list. Here I will discuss how to make the most of what you have and what to add to your home/ homestead/ property that has a good ROI (return on investment) for sustainable living. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Now would be a good time to go through your seeds if you garden and see what you are lacking and look into buying what you need before the stores sell out. Since the beginning of the pandemic some seeds are difficult to find in stores and sell out online within days. Don't buy more than what you need you can save your own seeds for next year and we will talk about how as well. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay well everyone and welcome back to Adirondack Living !!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX4RrXYrxXF53nadnh7Y2aqlr3v0c4koYifDAoRgULHvnKlZOmgf6asOM6w-XwJc8gkybVOkEMnyrZRRTYVVOBG4j0534UoGqSc_f_4ThPkWTKK1ME1dKWI3pePNt8_REdI0hUaGMx44hNGcDyW8sVuVbS3Cghnaq-W4k2XWNsAHRd0nrge-qY8fUw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX4RrXYrxXF53nadnh7Y2aqlr3v0c4koYifDAoRgULHvnKlZOmgf6asOM6w-XwJc8gkybVOkEMnyrZRRTYVVOBG4j0534UoGqSc_f_4ThPkWTKK1ME1dKWI3pePNt8_REdI0hUaGMx44hNGcDyW8sVuVbS3Cghnaq-W4k2XWNsAHRd0nrge-qY8fUw=w327-h436" width="327" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><p></p>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-84971516685053169742020-09-20T07:46:00.000-07:002020-09-20T07:46:51.369-07:00Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup <p> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span> </span>Well it is officially soup season and I don't have a beautiful photo of the finished product of this chicken noodle soup as it was late when I finally got a chance to dish it up for my boys but I will quickly jog through the recipe. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFj1JFwj0zCDFfhcP1wKYFNaMwmPUjBvzEb1R5Cuxb15vNZkWee9YtN0XNqjp_OrCo3UbBzsnfucNfR7xkZ_7_3WGRsGUWgJiNvpb-UqUG_sVp0lqdLATJuna2tIO2WOHSkKaB1wD1Ow8/s2048/chicken+thighs+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFj1JFwj0zCDFfhcP1wKYFNaMwmPUjBvzEb1R5Cuxb15vNZkWee9YtN0XNqjp_OrCo3UbBzsnfucNfR7xkZ_7_3WGRsGUWgJiNvpb-UqUG_sVp0lqdLATJuna2tIO2WOHSkKaB1wD1Ow8/s320/chicken+thighs+.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Chicken Noodle Soup</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cups of water </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 chicken broth cube</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 chicken thighs uncooked</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 green bell pepper chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 stalks of chopped celery </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 onion chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4-5 large potatoes cubed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 large carrots peeled and chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 TSP garlic powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 TSP onion powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1-2 TSP Italian Seasoning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Salt and Pepper to taste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 Cups uncooked wide egg noodles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> The first thing I do is add the water, chicken thighs and broth cube to the crock pot on low for at least 4 hours. 2 cups of water won't seem like enough but I promise it is because you are essentially making your own stock with the chicken cooking in the crock pot. Once the chicken is cooked through I pull it out and set it in a glass Tupperware container to put in the fridge to cool before cutting it off the bone so I don't get burnt you can certainly pull it from the bone as soon as it is done if you are comfortable doing so. </span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> Next I add all of the remaining ingredients <b><u>except egg noodles</u></b> to the stock and cook for another 3-4 hours on low adding the chicken back once the potatoes are cooked through so it will warm back up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> I boil the noodles separately on the stove and serve the broth, veggies and chicken over the noodles only adding the noodles that are left over to the crock pot just before leftovers are stored in the fridge. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> Again as with all recipes that are not for baking you can add, substitute or leave out ingredients you prefer. </span></span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-42688677293597944392020-09-20T07:21:00.001-07:002020-09-20T07:21:32.289-07:00Green Tomato Salsa <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrm6Ze75XzLAAikcyiT6fN7gg9YwzACTc2XDf34dcKURRr7xxPDpcDaEpQzjER6K_ehPGTgQnZB00mVPkhYcMbLrhyHgaHgTSs8yb2cvyCA6QDmTSwc0_8uwZKfZKy7erVc3gUQmwMJk/s2048/gt+on+cutting+board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrm6Ze75XzLAAikcyiT6fN7gg9YwzACTc2XDf34dcKURRr7xxPDpcDaEpQzjER6K_ehPGTgQnZB00mVPkhYcMbLrhyHgaHgTSs8yb2cvyCA6QDmTSwc0_8uwZKfZKy7erVc3gUQmwMJk/s320/gt+on+cutting+board.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At the end of every season it is inevitable there are green tomatoes left on the plants when we are due for frost. Last year I made green tomato salsa for the first time and it was a hit so I wasn't to disappointed when I had to make it again this year. Each time I can/make anything some of the ingredients are bound to change based on what I have available. I will share with you the recipe I used last year and the substitutions I made this year. The beauty of salsa is you can change ingredients you don't like for something else i.e more or less spicy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Green Tomato Salsa</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">20 cups of green tomatoes coarsely chopped (I typically fill a 5 gallon pail with green tomatoes and use almost all of them to make this recipe)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup of red tomato coarsely chopped (this helps add some juice to your salsa)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u style="background-color: #444444;">12 serrano peppers-seeded</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u style="background-color: #444444;">**substituted this year for 20 small jalapenos-seeded</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6-7 small green bell peppers or 3 medium/large green bell peppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 red onions chopped or 1 large red onion chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 white or yellow onions chopped </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5 garlic cloves chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup of lime juice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 bunch of cilantro finely chopped this should be about 1.5 cups loosely packed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 TSP ground cumin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 TSP dried oregano</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 TSP salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 TSP black ground pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mix in pot and bring to a boil, simmer for 30 minutes, hot pack jars and process for 25 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcktgaYFsm-ws7dCSWOqCjQtheYOO1oLB2W8Hytl5C5SuqIvyA6RWHDA-fG2C9PSQ9Vet2iDVdcWn1PVhlBjls72rSh6HFreoItGtpm3RbjtzJHN5OTVEJzzhjqanxikL6GQcTmeaEKQ/s2048/cored+gt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcktgaYFsm-ws7dCSWOqCjQtheYOO1oLB2W8Hytl5C5SuqIvyA6RWHDA-fG2C9PSQ9Vet2iDVdcWn1PVhlBjls72rSh6HFreoItGtpm3RbjtzJHN5OTVEJzzhjqanxikL6GQcTmeaEKQ/s320/cored+gt.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first thing I do is prep the green (and red) tomatoes for the processor. I core the tomato so this little stem spot is not on them as you will be placing the rest of the tomato directly into the processor and chopping coarsely. You will also want to remove any blemishes from the fruit as well that you do not want in your salsa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CzT1chx_N8m1bCH6oV0j4VmbaecR9SmDQd0RAHr0ocN8VTVWZWtMFn8ARPjJF5b9DgihO2Bm2KnM4kj-C6V4owRZeTmRJt6EqI1tVuN7AL82SRnmTtYO4R3R887L8w0Y7LnwAP3BJAQ/s2048/gt+in+processor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CzT1chx_N8m1bCH6oV0j4VmbaecR9SmDQd0RAHr0ocN8VTVWZWtMFn8ARPjJF5b9DgihO2Bm2KnM4kj-C6V4owRZeTmRJt6EqI1tVuN7AL82SRnmTtYO4R3R887L8w0Y7LnwAP3BJAQ/s320/gt+in+processor.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Green Tomatoes in processor. It typically only takes a few bursts on pulse from the processor to get this done but multiple batches to get to 20 cups of chopped green tomato.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillFOwdcv0FNHbAvolZmOYeSplCkAJU8iBKnvCr9NGJiUw8aEakIYV9GruJLrSfcxDdKNixL_llLjHzZ5qN3HsMguTv0yH6b2RdATaocJ-Q2BYgZQ7hQH1_IDsroWnikRCMuaSXW5FnfQ/s2048/chopped+tomato+in+stock+pot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillFOwdcv0FNHbAvolZmOYeSplCkAJU8iBKnvCr9NGJiUw8aEakIYV9GruJLrSfcxDdKNixL_llLjHzZ5qN3HsMguTv0yH6b2RdATaocJ-Q2BYgZQ7hQH1_IDsroWnikRCMuaSXW5FnfQ/s320/chopped+tomato+in+stock+pot.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Coarsely chopped green tomatoes in stock pot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use the processor to chop everything I use in this recipe which makes clean up so much easier. Even the cilantro is tossed into the processor. Once everything is mixed into the stock pot you will want to bring your salsa to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes stirring often to mix in the spices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once your salsa is done simmering begin packing your hot jars with salsa I usually drain off some of the excess water or juice in the salsa while I am ladling it to jars so it is not too runny. I end up with maybe 2 cups of extra liquid from the cooking process that I pour down the drain. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once your jars are packed place in your WB canner (water bath canner) and process for 25 minutes for pint jars. Remove from water and place on canning mat and cover with a dish towel to cool. This recipe yields about 14 pints of salsa </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUdUmLfz8kzilxtmABh-J9iQURn4JCHjcm1oSnF6l5JQFHCsf08c3vZJD-oDcRR7n8one6mJc5tuf9utD1-acXNyMudQdjnILphjfSqILhGOC8gjZvedgIzVq1IPlr_QlakJCdBTqK7c/s1334/canned+green+tomato+salsa.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUdUmLfz8kzilxtmABh-J9iQURn4JCHjcm1oSnF6l5JQFHCsf08c3vZJD-oDcRR7n8one6mJc5tuf9utD1-acXNyMudQdjnILphjfSqILhGOC8gjZvedgIzVq1IPlr_QlakJCdBTqK7c/s320/canned+green+tomato+salsa.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Store on a cool dry shelf out of direct sunlight until ready to serve! If you have a little bit extra left over that won't fill a jar pop it in a Tupperware container and send it straight to the fridge it won't be there long if your family enjoys it like mine does. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-5051060895264302622020-09-17T17:02:00.002-07:002020-09-17T17:09:22.750-07:00 CROCK POT BEEF SOUP RECIPE <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ACRLMNCtE3_X0dQjfWTVjXPet2gyrmcZG-U4wTGlM2KDo41QDiDiXfKz1K71dzHTvr1HEvg0OrMSV_uy-A55fAM_TtGFTyHx1VH1Vep6lqR5lRs127nw7_fvvFSzFtNysa7Bfna_oU0/s2048/beef+soup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ACRLMNCtE3_X0dQjfWTVjXPet2gyrmcZG-U4wTGlM2KDo41QDiDiXfKz1K71dzHTvr1HEvg0OrMSV_uy-A55fAM_TtGFTyHx1VH1Vep6lqR5lRs127nw7_fvvFSzFtNysa7Bfna_oU0/s320/beef+soup.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">CROCK POT BEEF SOUP RECIPE </span></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="528mg-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="528mg-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="528mg-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">I didn't figure I would be sharing recipes for soup but this one that I threw together yesterday was just too good not to share. </span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="fqtuj-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="fqtuj-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="fqtuj-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>1lb of stew beef fried in salt and pepper to taste and a table spoon of butter</i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="aj7ef-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="aj7ef-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="aj7ef-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>1 green bell pepper </i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="edsb-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="edsb-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="edsb-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>1 yellow onion</i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="5lav3-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5lav3-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="5lav3-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>4 stalk of celery chopped </i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="1dkig-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="1dkig-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="1dkig-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>5-6 small potatoes halved</i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="7uf4q-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="7uf4q-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="7uf4q-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>2 large chopped carrots</i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="bbekr-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="bbekr-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="bbekr-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>4 cups of water</i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="84bsu-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="84bsu-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="84bsu-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>3 beef bouillon cubes</i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="847qk-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="847qk-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="847qk-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>2 tbs of better than bouillon beef baste </i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="cr6cf-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="cr6cf-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="cr6cf-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>1 tbs of garlic powder</i></span></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="63jr7-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="63jr7-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="63jr7-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>1 tbs of onion powder </i></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="63jr7-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><i>2 tbs of corn starch to mix in 30 minutes before serving to thicken broth</i></div></div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx" data-block="true" data-editor="b2mtv" data-offset-key="bk288-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="bk288-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="bk288-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Place in crock pot on high for 4-5 hours and reduce to warm until ready to serve over wide egg noodles (cook the noodles separately before serving)</span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="bk288-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="bk288-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-67336060717071282232020-08-18T17:53:00.000-07:002020-08-18T17:53:11.445-07:00Garlic and Herb Pasta Sauce <p> <span> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYpRJxmMnVuZWJ9_5q_w6Yir0a9TJpD9FqD_a-Vtdg-w4G6zd_JSom1d-O-1pxF-oKb5ZUwbE-Xb3_6k3rO28XO7KM7hyc3KnYk7CmJhpQziQOtibCclu1GtuEIoHC3uYIZ0tkdDXimlc/s2048/loads+of+tomatoes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYpRJxmMnVuZWJ9_5q_w6Yir0a9TJpD9FqD_a-Vtdg-w4G6zd_JSom1d-O-1pxF-oKb5ZUwbE-Xb3_6k3rO28XO7KM7hyc3KnYk7CmJhpQziQOtibCclu1GtuEIoHC3uYIZ0tkdDXimlc/s640/loads+of+tomatoes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well it's finally harvest time!! Over the past three days I have done 3 stock pots full of pasta sauce with this recipe!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b>Full Recipe:</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>15-20 lbs of ripe tomatoes</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>4-5 medium cloves of minced garlic</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>1/2 cup of fresh basil or 2 tbs dried and crushed</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>1/8 cup of fresh oregano or 1 tsp of dried and crushed</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>1/8 cup of fresh thyme or 1 tbs of dried </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>1/2 cup of fresh parsley or 1 tbs of dried crushed </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>1 large green bell pepper </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>1 medium purple bell pepper (or any other color you want) </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>1 large yellow onion</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>1/2 cup of granulated sugar </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>salt to taste ~ 1 tsp is what I use </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>3 tbs olive oil</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b>Directions:</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In your stock pot put the 3 tbs of olive oil and set your stove top to low you will then want to chop your onion and peppers and add them to the stock pot and let them saute until the onion is transparent</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtj4VbrwkcZCxuiAZsMBzWVtNY-X3ot_fopPrgRCPtQgncvP2TE2hj_XbhQ-u28xVhOLeak5SE-FNeV8Pt6JP2zXSpll99SbnjDjWYzMfPo3JD5Rq88IBzA43ICZv_GqR8kpaSICSBXY/s2048/onion+and+pepper+combined+in+sp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtj4VbrwkcZCxuiAZsMBzWVtNY-X3ot_fopPrgRCPtQgncvP2TE2hj_XbhQ-u28xVhOLeak5SE-FNeV8Pt6JP2zXSpll99SbnjDjWYzMfPo3JD5Rq88IBzA43ICZv_GqR8kpaSICSBXY/s640/onion+and+pepper+combined+in+sp.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next you will want to mince your garlic however you feel is best for you at times I have used a mini food chopper, garlic mincer or I simply use my knife to crush and mince to my desired chunkiness,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkucWho-Dov-S8tuH2If-ydUoXEu-UKK-BiGNqm4gBsliqlb9LoBKWhbuGWGAB16ybgp-8V87snclikm-to95BXJbzD8l3R0hmg_dxREB_PLBAxsWpLfZG8L58AgVYqvdTGbuEjqNr24/s2048/how+to+press+garlic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkucWho-Dov-S8tuH2If-ydUoXEu-UKK-BiGNqm4gBsliqlb9LoBKWhbuGWGAB16ybgp-8V87snclikm-to95BXJbzD8l3R0hmg_dxREB_PLBAxsWpLfZG8L58AgVYqvdTGbuEjqNr24/s640/how+to+press+garlic.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To press with a knife I use a knife with a wide blade and press down with the palm of my hand to flatten the garlic and then cut against the grains of the garlic to mince and then again the opposite way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGox9kT2nIrSDELJGJU44pDHIP4hzJs58NdnjzcVwjASuvpyM1HIi2kZbo12Jeff9itYl179CCxmfypaMEKeOBq77sxmVM0Ue80Iw1w2heN3m0eSzI4UQhIDdbmN5ghdgfr94JUELeOw/s2048/minced+garlic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGox9kT2nIrSDELJGJU44pDHIP4hzJs58NdnjzcVwjASuvpyM1HIi2kZbo12Jeff9itYl179CCxmfypaMEKeOBq77sxmVM0Ue80Iw1w2heN3m0eSzI4UQhIDdbmN5ghdgfr94JUELeOw/s640/minced+garlic.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can then add your garlic to your stock pot. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now you can take your tomatoes and pulp them, whether that is by means of blanching and dropping into ice water and skinning and coring, or with the Squeezo machine I've mentioned in my previous blog about Kitchen Gadgets. You can add the pulp as you have it ready It takes me about 3-4 pans of pulp to fill the stock pot and I add it as I need to to make more room for new pulp. Once you have all of your pulp added turn the stove top up to medium heat and get the sauce simmering. Depending on the type of tomatoes you use will depend how much you need to reduce your sauce. The more water in your tomatoes the longer you will need to simmer i.e this is why there are certain tomatoes that are superior to others for sauce, such as roma. ( I use roma and some beef stake or mountain fresh. The mountain fresh do really well in our area and are blight resistant and have very few seeds and thick pulp.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVHM6FMF3801H2-Y7zHtmr3UIPKu5q_mtbbc2txRTutKFz6b0ZT651c4yWmfZMvCiU3LddKEFYqHnH7PatSMAvWWWPUYALBMzV8MvDYTzpCSE3nVggV86nwtfYlaIjBKLtjBzJd5L7Qs/s2048/basil-chopped.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVHM6FMF3801H2-Y7zHtmr3UIPKu5q_mtbbc2txRTutKFz6b0ZT651c4yWmfZMvCiU3LddKEFYqHnH7PatSMAvWWWPUYALBMzV8MvDYTzpCSE3nVggV86nwtfYlaIjBKLtjBzJd5L7Qs/s640/basil-chopped.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Now that your sauce is simmering you can add your dried and fresh herbs. Basil is easiest to chop if you lay all the leaves in the same direction and roll "hot dog" style as tightly as possible and cut against the grain or short ways first then cut it the opposite way so you don't have long strips in your sauce.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0aIeIo-nRA91biuniu_ORJRhmxXketzFrxIrU79mwyAntDQKBM-j71BwP9OdTZYkz9aTn6rPVNAfrrpm7MPrJu_DQT7mPuK_PdPqHaZHAn7GPTN9OpACoA5-jXNi0p_T6LU0zWaG98Bo/s2048/oregano-chopped.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0aIeIo-nRA91biuniu_ORJRhmxXketzFrxIrU79mwyAntDQKBM-j71BwP9OdTZYkz9aTn6rPVNAfrrpm7MPrJu_DQT7mPuK_PdPqHaZHAn7GPTN9OpACoA5-jXNi0p_T6LU0zWaG98Bo/s640/oregano-chopped.JPG" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is no easy way to mince oregano pack it into a tight pile and just start chopping until it looks right. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You'll want to add your sugar at this point as well this helps lower the acidity of the tomatoes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Add all of this to your stock pot and simmer until you have the desired consistency. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdSSdwNjudrPgi4YH2F8zNykJEXn-M8Swx7UeSjIRf6zaytVfnXU5v_lUzrVmfAGRy703qYx-BRBf7F-fQX1prrHJXhQbZywPA3RQYpf2B027UvhOy2x7ZPAP7eojLR7hTg56YN9T2PE/s2048/full+stock+pot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdSSdwNjudrPgi4YH2F8zNykJEXn-M8Swx7UeSjIRf6zaytVfnXU5v_lUzrVmfAGRy703qYx-BRBf7F-fQX1prrHJXhQbZywPA3RQYpf2B027UvhOy2x7ZPAP7eojLR7hTg56YN9T2PE/s640/full+stock+pot.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While your sauce is simmering sterilize your jars and lids and set them aside to cool. I do this in the water bath canner that I will can the sauce in once it is packed in to jars. I use my funnel to help prevent messes when ladeling hot sauce into the jars. I use mainly quart jars and a few pint jars if I am giving some to others for example, my gram is only one person and one pint is perfect for her to make a small meal with left overs but for my family of four a quart is equivalent to the larger cans of sauce at the store and we use the whole thing in one meal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once your jars are packed and the lids are on fingertip tight having left a half an inch of head space (space from contents to the inside of the lid) you can now gently start placing the cans into the water bath with the silicone coated tongs that are in the kit I also mentioned in the Kitchen Gadgets blog. Once all of your cans are in the already simmering water make sure there is at least an inch of water covering the top of the cans. Once this is done you can place the lid over your water bath canner and process pints for 35 minutes and quarts for 40. Nearing the end of the processing time if the lid is still on it may start to boil over to prevent this when the lid starts rattling on the top of the canner I set it off to the side a little so there is space for the excess steam to escape. It's best to keep the lid on as long as possible so you don't lose too much water and have to add more, if this happens it is okay, but don't add cold water. Try to add water that is as hot as possible so you don't decrease the overall temperature in the canner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once your processing time is up carefully remove your jars and set on a canning mat or a thick dish towel that is folded at least in half or double them up. You don't want to place hot jars on a cool counter the glass could shatter. Once they are all out take another towel and cover the jars so they can cool slowly and aren't exposed to any drafts. Allow 24 hours to cool and check the seal on the tops of your jars by pressing the centers of the lids. If they are down already that is perfect, if they are up and pop down this is okay but I would recommend placing these ones in the fridge and using within a week. If the top is up and when pressed pops back up this is bad and the sauce is no good and needs to be dumped out. This normally happens if there is small imperfection in the lid itself or there was something on the mouth of the jar when the lid was placed on that is not allowing it to seal properly and rarely happens but if it does it is not worth trying to salvage. Dump it out and count it as a loss. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Label your jars and store on the shelf for up to a year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-37577534488612986792020-06-08T06:04:00.001-07:002020-06-08T06:04:56.303-07:00Vinegar for the Home, Garden and Barn <br /><div><br /></div><div>Vinegar is such a great pantry staple. I'm willing to bet you've never walked into a home that didn't at least have a small bottle on hand in the kitchen. It's not just for canning goods in the fall but an all-season asset. Here I will go over a few of my most frequently used vinegar hacks. </div><div><br /></div><div> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span> <b>For the Kitchen</b><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Have you ever wished your fruits and vegetables from the store would just last a little longer? Or can't seem to get all of the residue off from your grapes? You can do a vinegar rinse right in your kitchen sink. I don't do it nearly as often as I should. A while ago I was eating grapes and couldn't understand why they had such a bitter taste even after I had rinsed them off and I began looking at them a little closer and saw a film on them that I could wipe off with a paper towel. Once that film was gone the grape tasted sweet and delicious like it should. But what was that film? It was pesticides. Ew. I started looking up the easiest way to remove it because although it was great fun to use my whole lunch break to wipe off every individual grape I just simply don't have that kind of time. That's when I found out about vinegar rinsing fruits and vegetables and try to mention it whenever I find an opening and my wonderful sister set the stage for me yesterday for my biggest audience yet regarding vinegar rinsing your fruits. So here's how.</div><div><br /></div><div>As soon as you get home from the grocery store fill part of your sink with room temperature or luke warm water. The amount of water should be enough to cover your fruits and veggies and will vary with how many you have. I typically fill my sink a third of the way and use one and a half cups of white distilled vinegar. Let them sit for 15 minutes and drain your sink and set them on a drying mat or towel to dry. Once they are completely dry put them in the refrigerator and store as normal. It is that simple. Here are some photos of the process from when Allison used this technique. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZaH6_JsjjHTpAkHO2hjGILevT9PGtEs8q1LmOHKUBBboDkVJP3OZsbeOs8xhGGOGHtGbeHlnjoXdwnBjXlOHNYQ8dLbgrsnqPulcjbKK4Xtir1pnPI9iA0_pz2HLmQyYcIf99GFrHzJI/s4032/Fruit+Rinse.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZaH6_JsjjHTpAkHO2hjGILevT9PGtEs8q1LmOHKUBBboDkVJP3OZsbeOs8xhGGOGHtGbeHlnjoXdwnBjXlOHNYQ8dLbgrsnqPulcjbKK4Xtir1pnPI9iA0_pz2HLmQyYcIf99GFrHzJI/s320/Fruit+Rinse.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Your fruits will float and that is okay make sure to just swirl them around a bit to get all of the sides. The vinegar breaks down residues and pulls them away from surfaces so they are easily washed off. Rinsing after soaking isn't necessary unless you feel you have used to much vinegar, as a general rule of thumb if my hands smell like vinegar when taking them out of the water I've used too much and would want to rinse them after draining the sink. Not only does this take residues off from your fruits but will clear your vegetables of aphids that may be lingering in the creases or leaves as aphids despise vinegar. This will also preserve the life of your fruits and vegetables as vinegar is used for food preservation. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>As an added bonus when your sink is now empty go ahead and generously sprinkle some baking soda into and around the drain and pour the vinegar into your drain and it will fizz and break down anything caught up in the sink tubes and clear it away I do this about once a month or after we clean fish in the sink. I sprinkle the whole bottom of the sink and rinse it out with vinegar to get rid of any lingering smells.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><i> </i><b>Vinegar for the Garden</b><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As mentioned in the Kitchen, aphids hate vinegar and that's the moral of this story. If you find that your cucumbers or squash (most susceptible to aphids in my experience) are being chewed up by bugs or something you can't see then this is a great way to reclaim your garden in a pinch. It does not work as well as store bought insecticides or fungicides etc but it works none the less. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrLRlBZZHe3GQZ67JvPI1YLFOGrjvMVe6yLkXoIj7gNxNvZeo-9Gn-7AgIVflwiMVNMDFZ2RguisZHhfvnpkpU5hoM8oQAPlQe2glkh0rbsZb2XwuV6eZns4M73Ui8d5QyvByRYq0mW8/s2048/Vinegar+Plant+Treatment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrLRlBZZHe3GQZ67JvPI1YLFOGrjvMVe6yLkXoIj7gNxNvZeo-9Gn-7AgIVflwiMVNMDFZ2RguisZHhfvnpkpU5hoM8oQAPlQe2glkh0rbsZb2XwuV6eZns4M73Ui8d5QyvByRYq0mW8/s320/Vinegar+Plant+Treatment.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The top photo is when my mom finally told me something was eating her Gold Rush Squash (I mention the exact species of squash as it is labeled on sites as disease resistant and it is notable to understand the difference between plant diseases and when you have an infestation of insects). The second photo is after two weeks of using a vinegar mix on the plants to kill the aphids. For this mixture you will use 3 parts water and 1 part vinegar in a spray bottle and apply to dry leaves. Do not apply before watering as you will rinse it all off. The best practice would be to water your garden and apply to the affected plants when their leaves are dry. You will need to reapply after it rains as well because again it has been rinsed off. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span> <b>In the Barn</b><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxpj26-R6YzP5R9DcjzroyQsS4tHiflr00NR9kaz8GZe1kAmhxQkWpN2kC2E2xGsDx63njVwZVp-XJGnaS1kehhmR-Acinzm9hDEs8x6VYdoszDrcZwieSZQ42uO2wU9HsS3Im_FE3GQ/s3024/ACV+chickens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxpj26-R6YzP5R9DcjzroyQsS4tHiflr00NR9kaz8GZe1kAmhxQkWpN2kC2E2xGsDx63njVwZVp-XJGnaS1kehhmR-Acinzm9hDEs8x6VYdoszDrcZwieSZQ42uO2wU9HsS3Im_FE3GQ/s320/ACV+chickens.jpg" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I recently joined a few pages on Facebook regarding homesteading and backyard sustenance and on one for backyard meat rabbits there was discussion on <u>Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV).</u> Although there is no documented evidence to support the claims made I have tried ACV on my own livestock and have noticed a remarkable difference. Not only has the smell in the barn subsided from the rabbits as their urine can be extremely potent but the chickens have started to show great improvements with their digestion. They went from being visibly fat to a more lean and healthy appearance within a few days of using ACV. The claim with ACV is that is aids in digestion and immune health. When using ACV it is the same concept as your fruit rinse. If you can smell it in the water its too much. When filling a 3 gallon pail with water I will add MAYBE half a cup of ACV as well and then fill the animals water containers. I use this method for the rabbits, turkeys and chickens- both meat and layers and have definitely noticed a positive impact. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you found at least one of these uses helpful to you! Feel free to share your own experiences and photos in the comments on my website!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Truly,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Victoria </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><i><span></span></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-75227184168202353872020-05-12T18:11:00.000-07:002020-05-12T18:11:06.805-07:00Small Garden- Big Harvest <span style="background-color: black;"> <font color="#ffffff">A few days ago I asked what everyone wanted to hear about and the response was widely about "Vertical Gardening" or gardening with limited space. When it comes to gardening with limited space the first question you need to ask yourself is what will you benefit most from planting.I have narrowed it down to a few great plants that don't have to use a lot of space but will produce plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables for your table. </font></span><div style="text-align: center;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><font color="#ffffff">Beans</font></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><font color="#ffffff">Cucumber</font></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><font color="#ffffff">Eggplant</font></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><font color="#ffffff">Basil</font></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><font color="#ffffff">Peppers</font></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><font color="#ffffff">Radishes</font></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><font color="#ffffff">Squash</font></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><b><font color="#ffffff">Tomatoes</font></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><font color="#ffffff"><br /></font></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black;"><font color="#ffffff"><span> </span>There are plenty more than just the few listed but based on my own experience these would be the least likely to disappoint while you get a feel for gardening. While you can grow just about any herb in a container some are more difficult than others but basil is super easy and very versatile in the kitchen. If you plan to follow some canning recipes of mine you'll be sure to want to plant some basil as we will be using it frequently. </font></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black;"><font color="#ffffff"><br /></font></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black;"><font color="#ffffff"><span> </span>Beans, Eggplant, Squash and Cucumber can be trellised, "vertical gardened", even when planted in a container. You will train the vines to grow up your make shift trellis. A good item to use to make a trellis would be vinyl lattice if you have any or wouldn't mind buying some. Here is an example of trellised vegetables: </font></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black;"><font color="#ffffff"><br /></font></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii29jRplG1mIihfMmRembjoPObHSdsEGPL9jzxdQwLgfur_5R4S0lMS-VbWWP-o1WIk9q21u8F7PezPjFWU1Dv_QyTK4UCaepn1DrWvXfBH_LHIwpXIzhKk7psoFGeBqODt5EMF4mcrLY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii29jRplG1mIihfMmRembjoPObHSdsEGPL9jzxdQwLgfur_5R4S0lMS-VbWWP-o1WIk9q21u8F7PezPjFWU1Dv_QyTK4UCaepn1DrWvXfBH_LHIwpXIzhKk7psoFGeBqODt5EMF4mcrLY/" /></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><span> </span>As you can see these people use trellis' that are supported by the outdoor wall of their home. I like this tote idea as it would work well for those who don't have any yard to work with to plant directly into the ground. If you have totes you can't find lids for that would be an added bonus here as you wouldn't need to buy any. I would recommend drilling holes in the bottom for drainage if they are not going to be covered as these are. You can also purchase planting bags off from amazon that work well. We ordered a pack of 6 last year and used a few of them for basil, establishing berry plants and even potatoes. We did not have much luck in the potato department though. Here are ones similar to what we ordered: </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/FJNATINH-Nonwoven-Vegetable-Durable-Handles%EF%BC%8C/dp/B086WJP3RW/ref=sr_1_26?crid=30GQQIV2EHD9W&dchild=1&keywords=planting+bags+10+gallon&qid=1589320041&sprefix=planting+ba%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-26">https://www.amazon.com/FJNATINH-Nonwoven-Vegetable-Durable-Handles%EF%BC%8C/dp/B086WJP3RW/ref=sr_1_26?crid=30GQQIV2EHD9W&dchild=1&keywords=planting+bags+10+gallon&qid=1589320041&sprefix=planting+ba%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-26</a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3xiWNcSJcXSmvfVJR8pb_t8U_SpOl9tW3D65wE0aWdvFwny9dvu7pssD1f3Wcy8kZTNQPbhsZwM72fEjpDHevJOjWRDfGkJstrvikFxsYPSYn6zl8rs-92tSkLhFOKk5rVVjFPiLfdY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="679" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3xiWNcSJcXSmvfVJR8pb_t8U_SpOl9tW3D65wE0aWdvFwny9dvu7pssD1f3Wcy8kZTNQPbhsZwM72fEjpDHevJOjWRDfGkJstrvikFxsYPSYn6zl8rs-92tSkLhFOKk5rVVjFPiLfdY/s320/grow+bags.jpg" width="320" /></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"> While I was looking up these bags I also found that there is a company called<a href="https://ezgrogarden.com/"> EZ-GRO Garden</a> that are American made products with this same material. (The EZ Gro containers are less expensive than buying totes and allow airflow to the roots of your plants for healthier growth resulting in a larger harvest) It is difficult to find the raised bed on their website however they can easily be located on Amazon. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Victory-Fabric-Raised-Garden-Feet/dp/B00CS8R11S/ref=sr_1_49?crid=1QAYCF85IFA5G&dchild=1&keywords=patio%2Bgarden%2Bplanter%2Bbox%2Bfor%2Bvegetables&qid=1589321366&sprefix=patio%2Bgarden%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-49&th=1">https://www.amazon.com/Victory-Fabric-Raised-Garden-Feet/dp/B00CS8R11S/ref=sr_1_49?crid=1QAYCF85IFA5G&dchild=1&keywords=patio%2Bgarden%2Bplanter%2Bbox%2Bfor%2Bvegetables&qid=1589321366&sprefix=patio%2Bgarden%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-49&th=1</a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqGoxlsnbgmoTkYPU0y_3BJkueOxapRJ7efCIIKkit-MmtgNo_noXJksX2VJFgN4UWQ9HzEQfUSRiqatfhPedN5h8fOBy9pfqsveIB1j7q8ptfM2wrVBwBvYJ3L-4AeUiiz_o9-1CHBo/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqGoxlsnbgmoTkYPU0y_3BJkueOxapRJ7efCIIKkit-MmtgNo_noXJksX2VJFgN4UWQ9HzEQfUSRiqatfhPedN5h8fOBy9pfqsveIB1j7q8ptfM2wrVBwBvYJ3L-4AeUiiz_o9-1CHBo/s320/ezgro.jpg" width="320" /></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><span> </span>Another idea I came across that would work well for anyone who does not have a yard to plant in but may just want some fresh herbs or small amounts of lettuce was this spice rack with coco peat liners :</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKubZuiXJnb8hGb7NOZTtypgR9GRsSoI3fFeDk9G2P-nv9M5dZ9pmkp0T1S6fud2wl-NqWuvG5uTaRrb1gVJSX8bAOkJIYPjy5CIXwilFGX3ygk_lDijV1oc32V1LsDkbdc2ubANoOQMA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKubZuiXJnb8hGb7NOZTtypgR9GRsSoI3fFeDk9G2P-nv9M5dZ9pmkp0T1S6fud2wl-NqWuvG5uTaRrb1gVJSX8bAOkJIYPjy5CIXwilFGX3ygk_lDijV1oc32V1LsDkbdc2ubANoOQMA/" /></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font color="#ffffff" style="background-color: black;"><br /></font></div><span style="background-color: black;"><font color="#ffffff"><span> </span>I would not recommend this for basil or dill as these herbs grow quite tall and become root bound easily but lettuce, parsley, cilantro, rosemary, thyme and even chives would do well here. You can also find window sill baskets that you can line with peat or in the past I have found planters that fit on the edge of a porch railing that you could also plant in. </font></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black;"><font color="#ffffff"><br /></font></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black;"><font color="#ffffff"> <span> There are so many options to vertical garden and if you have Pinterest it is worth looking at for an evening to see which idea works best for you. Try searching, "vertical gardening", "urban gardening", "container gardening" or "limited space gardening" and see what might work for you. </span></font></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black;"><font color="#ffffff"><br /></font></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-34493821207417444732020-05-11T12:35:00.001-07:002020-05-11T12:38:02.180-07:00Local Farm Fresh 2020 List <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg547C6fmV0PCrMCEQVKRDPneGvVU60_8AdKNEHlUTXiUPKjcrYB59zFj0SglVAX0dtPxv_YaxhO8q3Z6QSSlGOEoyj4YMoE3wcxst4bcTmqtoy7hM64gSleg1pmujul5dCjVngcdfdJFs/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg547C6fmV0PCrMCEQVKRDPneGvVU60_8AdKNEHlUTXiUPKjcrYB59zFj0SglVAX0dtPxv_YaxhO8q3Z6QSSlGOEoyj4YMoE3wcxst4bcTmqtoy7hM64gSleg1pmujul5dCjVngcdfdJFs/s320/Farm+Fresh.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u> <b>Products</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.greenerpasturesfarm.org/?fbclid=IwAR1nXc9jPITBSShVL2XWxWZzX-hvJLYk00JTk6Vtw6gvLrAegO1Grz-Q8ek">Greener Pastures located in Hampton NY</a>- </b>offering pork, chicken, turkey, eggs and more! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/eire.uisce.beatha/?eid=ARCvTwST0_J3d3PvepOF3ThN9HrklBqjXLpjzL-AuILtoKan68PrVae8JYlXUuOmRuQYvZiSSJYpnfdi&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=100002160928365&fref=tag">Thorpe Homestead located in Charleston NY</a></b> - offering whole farm raised chicken</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/goats.galore.3"><b>Goats Galore located in Granville NY</b></a>- hand made, farm raised goat milk soap </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.fulleracres.com/">Fuller Acres located in Fort Ann</a></b>- Beef, Maple and Mushrooms!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Processors</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monahanmeats/">Monahan Custom Cut Meats & Smokehouse </a> - </b>located in South Glens Falls </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-29033146056361024222020-05-08T10:36:00.000-07:002020-05-08T10:36:39.434-07:00Canning For Beginners- Kitchen Gadgets Needs and Wants<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Welcome back guys! It occurred to me this morning that some people may just be getting into canning and the recipes are the least of the worries right now if you don't have the proper tools to work with. With postal deliveries backed up I want to share with you the items you will need late summer or fall well in advance. In this post I'm going to go over my most used "kitchen gadgets", as my mother refers to them, and you can decide what you <i>need </i>and what you <i>want</i>. It has taken me about 10+ years to acquire the majority of my canning tools and very few have needed to be replaced along the way. <div><br /></div><div>First and foremost you are going to <u>need</u> to buy canning jars. You can find them almost anywhere but thanks to the <i>Farm House Decor </i>rage they never really go on sale anymore. Facebook marketplace is a great place to cash in on mason jars, a lot of people buy them for weddings as decor and then want to get rid of them because their special day has come and gone. Try not to pay more than $1 per jar especially if you are driving any stretch to pick them up. I have found decent priced jars at Target in the past and the only reason I had gone to Target was because I had gift cards I don't typically go there for anything. You can also let your family know this is something you would like to get into and maybe request them as gifts for birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas. A useful gift is the best gift. There are plenty of sizes of mason jars out there but my most used are pints and quarts. I try to stay away from the cute jelly jars because they're a little more expensive and contain fewer jars.I'm not saying I don't have them, because I do. Some canned goods you'll want to store smaller amounts of to keep them a little fresher and some you will want to gift. I love using my smaller half pint jars to put apple butter in to gift for Christmas. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwl8Bdupko3p958rEgXCEzaEIqcz-PX3m9xBfPfEXF2rembh3JkYbslN37_N_-snxA7SE0rriCvJ9UZ3fIP0z71NLBB6uwd3OXyMT90d175M62vRmJRA9nAuad9CFmcFj00UdeBG3cavo/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwl8Bdupko3p958rEgXCEzaEIqcz-PX3m9xBfPfEXF2rembh3JkYbslN37_N_-snxA7SE0rriCvJ9UZ3fIP0z71NLBB6uwd3OXyMT90d175M62vRmJRA9nAuad9CFmcFj00UdeBG3cavo/s320/apple+butter.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apple Butter in half pint jars<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Next you will <u>need</u> a large stock pot to do a water bath canning method in. You can certainly get one of the pressurized canners but I had one once years ago and paid somewhere around $150 for it and didn't even use it once and I am not sure where it is today. I didn't use it because I heard horror stories of them blowing up on the stove top and destroying kitchens literally taking stoves out because of the pressure buildup inside. I wish I was able to find it because I would sell it to someone more daring then myself. Anyway, I use a regular large stock pot and I have never had a problem with it. It takes a little longer than one of those pressurized canners but at least I won't blow up the kitchen. My husband just bought me a new stock pot this Christmas off of amazon for $35 (it was on my wish list). My old one was starting to actually wear out on the bottom from the coils on the stove top. Make sure when you buy one that it is safe for your stove top as well. I haven't run into this problem but a few reviews I was reading said certain pots shouldn't be used on glass top stoves because of the heat displacement. Here is the link to a stock pot similar to ours I can't find the exact one we have but ours came with a canning rack as well which honestly is only a <u>want</u> you can put a dish cloth in the bottom of your water bath to keep the cans from clanking off the bottom of the pot just be sure to keep an eye on it. You will want to have something similar to this for making sauce as well I have a Pioneer Woman stock pot (gifted to me for Christmas by my mother in law) for my sauce and typically have this and that on the stove top at the same time. One for processing the other for cooking. I like Granite-Ware brand as it is made in the USA : </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0RNPpJsMKvo3w3YUKgGulZYtdcSRetHoAVaXBjhY9NXdRlavI-Q1dysOAklIhyp-6Ku0h2LUrplphULe84uWk5kCqv-yPuxc2d1uPL4zJxjErT79-yCsWue21LHYjRysHVtVuENO_gw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="679" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0RNPpJsMKvo3w3YUKgGulZYtdcSRetHoAVaXBjhY9NXdRlavI-Q1dysOAklIhyp-6Ku0h2LUrplphULe84uWk5kCqv-yPuxc2d1uPL4zJxjErT79-yCsWue21LHYjRysHVtVuENO_gw/s320/granite+ware+pic.jpg" /></a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012P7CSYG?ie=UTF8">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012P7CSYG?ie=UTF8</a></div><div><br /></div><div>You will also <u>need</u> canning tools for removing your cans from the water bath. I like this kit because it has everything in it. I received it as a gift 10 years ago and still have most of the pieces. The magnetic ended stick is to remove your sterilized lids from the pot I like using it because it saves me from dumping out the already boiling water to retrieve them.You may be thinking "well I will just use tongs to get those out", I thought that too once and burnt my hands pretty bad, if you weren't thinking this you're simply smarter than I am. The silicone covered clamp is how you will remove the cans from the water bath if you don't have the canning rack or maybe even with the canning rack in sometimes I still opt to remove with the clamp. ( I tend to do multiple different recipes at once and some don't need to be in as long as others for processing) There is also a little jar top swipe (I'm making some of these names up because I don't know the real name it's just what they're used for) this you will use to scrape the inside of the top of the jar before putting the lid on to make sure the proper amount of "head space" is there for the processing. The funnel is such a great tool to have it makes ladling the your goodies into jars soooo much easier, I get very frustrated when my funnel is misplaced. Here is the link for that also made in the USA: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDE4auGWkeiGm1kWuh9MtKZBpVDDNKR_5a5jaxfVosCiDIujMUiW7xcjUBs8GbGYkG0Y2xSEAReYREZmKrROFmsw6i-5T6zRDI41qcE6Is1Ktoi6isKhCh56yscJkE8eJD6iMEK0wU1ik/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="679" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDE4auGWkeiGm1kWuh9MtKZBpVDDNKR_5a5jaxfVosCiDIujMUiW7xcjUBs8GbGYkG0Y2xSEAReYREZmKrROFmsw6i-5T6zRDI41qcE6Is1Ktoi6isKhCh56yscJkE8eJD6iMEK0wU1ik/s320/norpro.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DDVMH?ie=UTF8">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DDVMH?ie=UTF8</a></div><div><br /></div><div>This kit has a few more tools but it is cheaper than the Ball Brand with just the items I talked about so you're getting more tools for less money.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This wraps up the basics as far as I can think right now to get you started. So now we can talk about those wants which may actually be needs depending on how serious you get about preserving your own food. </div><div><br /></div><div>One gadget I have that I really enjoy and use for more than just canning is our food saver. This is a vacuum sealer for just about anything. We use it a lot for fresh caught fish and during hunting season to freeze duck, deer and anything else we manage to harvest. Even if you don't hunt it's worth its weight in gold for sealing food from the grocery store. I bulk purchase meat when it is buy one get one and use the sealer to break the packages up into meal size bags for our family. I also use the sealer for some vegetables like green beans and corn. You can absolutely can these items but you will save space in your canning cupboard by freezing them flat and keeping them in the freezer and honestly the green beans always seem fresher when they aren't stored in brine and keep their fresh crunch. My father bought ours for us (this is where requesting tools as gifts comes in handy) it's a bit pricey and you can certainly make do without it and use the ziplock bag method so you make the right choice for you. Here is what we have :</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZKk0gE8Sj__RPvSPMzLHxrcqJ0uNvXKHfU5TKKVnD7BhsH-RFQoHcKZxVqUreIzvsUHlo2DltC5C3kjIsp0JRfgXWu4z8usP0MvFCKiuUfZlFQxIijyLI8exQR4HAsN4Mn2JmQEwoaWc/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZKk0gE8Sj__RPvSPMzLHxrcqJ0uNvXKHfU5TKKVnD7BhsH-RFQoHcKZxVqUreIzvsUHlo2DltC5C3kjIsp0JRfgXWu4z8usP0MvFCKiuUfZlFQxIijyLI8exQR4HAsN4Mn2JmQEwoaWc/s320/foodsaver.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-V4440-Automatic-Detection-Certified/dp/B00DI342B4/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1E3J8JUTH59V5&dchild=1&keywords=food+saver+vacuum+sealer+machine&qid=1588956167&s=home-garden&sprefix=food+saver%2Cgarden%2C165&sr=1-6">https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-V4440-Automatic-Detection-Certified/dp/B00DI342B4/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1E3J8JUTH59V5&dchild=1&keywords=food+saver+vacuum+sealer+machine&qid=1588956167&s=home-garden&sprefix=food+saver%2Cgarden%2C165&sr=1-6</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately this product is made in China, along with the bags that go with it, but you can use any vacuum sealer bags with the machine. There is a company that makes vacuum sealers for food based in the US called Amerivacs and here is there page- <a href="https://vacuumsealersunlimited.com/amerivacs/">https://vacuumsealersunlimited.com/amerivacs/</a> I have no experience with their equipment but I want to give you guys as much access to American made products as possible. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another item we use quite a bit but is not required- just makes life a little easier- is our food processor. My husband uses this when pureeing hot sauce and I use it to puree tomato soup (both recipes I will share with you when we make them this year). You don't need it, a hand mixer will sometimes do the trick for what you are working with, we just happen to make a lot of different things and it comes in handy especially when I make green tomato salsa at the end of the growing season. We have a Hamilton Beach food processor my mother bought me one year for Christmas like this (American Made): </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14Ts6_jDudbkwrmX4tvah4EnKdTwKD9vL8rHgHQw4tjwPUtwxA5UJgwPy8H_4Fs9B3n9iSJ1qX6mwww471qGfHvTMhcnUG_Qpzy8fX7BytqHUTqvIv9oSry0g4LEwSgKkv0TaStM8xlc/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="809" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14Ts6_jDudbkwrmX4tvah4EnKdTwKD9vL8rHgHQw4tjwPUtwxA5UJgwPy8H_4Fs9B3n9iSJ1qX6mwww471qGfHvTMhcnUG_Qpzy8fX7BytqHUTqvIv9oSry0g4LEwSgKkv0TaStM8xlc/s320/food+processor.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-70730-Processor-Vegetable/dp/B008J8MJIQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XGYJUAWOEO9S&dchild=1&keywords=hamilton+beach+food+processor&qid=1588956678&s=home-garden&sprefix=hamilton+%2Cgarden%2C201&sr=1-3">https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-70730-Processor-Vegetable/dp/B008J8MJIQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XGYJUAWOEO9S&dchild=1&keywords=hamilton+beach+food+processor&qid=1588956678&s=home-garden&sprefix=hamilton+%2Cgarden%2C201&sr=1-3</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The last tool I will tell you about that you may want to consider purchasing is the backbone of my gadget arsenal. It is called the Squeezo and I use it all of the time when processing tomatoes for sauces and soups and if you are interested in making your own wine I would also highly recommend.Again you don't need it there are ways around using it they are just so time consuming. I know because I used to do it the old way by blanching my fruits and coring them myself. It wasn't until about 4 or 5 years ago I found out about this machine and I have never looked back. It is worth every single penny. Here it is:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36cCM-sBTFzkLkck24VQUfSChYf2DWEAYlG3iCpwD0h5nS6VSMsgESC9Ki9vNMQiQEwn1T3UZ7MVmhFuTsaQVCoMDce4q8ie8O3V3bR2V7LORvE8JBJ2F5aL5L84PaKN3scPnWZsQuHQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36cCM-sBTFzkLkck24VQUfSChYf2DWEAYlG3iCpwD0h5nS6VSMsgESC9Ki9vNMQiQEwn1T3UZ7MVmhFuTsaQVCoMDce4q8ie8O3V3bR2V7LORvE8JBJ2F5aL5L84PaKN3scPnWZsQuHQ/s320/strainer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYDR1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_QQKhDbKN1TC24?th=1">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYDR1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_QQKhDbKN1TC24?th=1</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Now I can not find anything that says this is made in the US but it does state it can only be shipped within the US and not internationally which sounds promising. Guys....I LOVE this machine. I personally have the Victorio brand of this same product but can't seem to find it online today. This cuts my time down on processing anything tomato related to minutes versus an entire days worth of work and here are some photos to show you why:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWyVL-PVpqnLcmG2-LYYDZ-tq4DUeVbyxc7O_6AVmyElpqQy2bfr4qX7yNg7KeRyCcWJXgSQ7PV-Gwm9ARn783hhaj4Xr07mhWNokT5sv8KlklcfLfa5lwUT7F0teuEDDl7GjFR3kw7M/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWyVL-PVpqnLcmG2-LYYDZ-tq4DUeVbyxc7O_6AVmyElpqQy2bfr4qX7yNg7KeRyCcWJXgSQ7PV-Gwm9ARn783hhaj4Xr07mhWNokT5sv8KlklcfLfa5lwUT7F0teuEDDl7GjFR3kw7M/s320/squeezo.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The large white funnel on top is where you put the tomatoes in. I cut them if they're too big to for the opening into the mill. You use the red plunger to help push them through and use the hand crank to work the internal parts of the mill. The first few cranks can sometimes be a little tough until the juice lubes up the parts but then its smooth sailing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigT8Xf9yx0a64EnHtyt3sSwDDXS0-CR-nK03JxFUHo4sQHGBbiSV3ot7opGDQf91CKfJaWIeshCL3fsjdCfP4Fy5c6vQcuBaCjeL9dMerWCfzeYYiNdGa1k_zJDdnTwhKIFpEJIdivoI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigT8Xf9yx0a64EnHtyt3sSwDDXS0-CR-nK03JxFUHo4sQHGBbiSV3ot7opGDQf91CKfJaWIeshCL3fsjdCfP4Fy5c6vQcuBaCjeL9dMerWCfzeYYiNdGa1k_zJDdnTwhKIFpEJIdivoI/s320/squeezo+paste.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Your paste will come down the slide into whatever dish you put under it to catch the pulp. This is what you will use for your sauce etc<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUMeLJn_FOdkGEUbT0IbOpEdekl6CNtqK-8-MB-fYqTcQh8zM-OQX60twmYLh-HJFyAP_kt7UwzinV4NULWaYMMrJvJSN7Fq5AXmtshE6JtnwR78wGkbusBD33UyDDIUMcj_JSkaYDaQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUMeLJn_FOdkGEUbT0IbOpEdekl6CNtqK-8-MB-fYqTcQh8zM-OQX60twmYLh-HJFyAP_kt7UwzinV4NULWaYMMrJvJSN7Fq5AXmtshE6JtnwR78wGkbusBD33UyDDIUMcj_JSkaYDaQ/s320/sqeezo+waste.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The seeds, stem and skin come out of this funnel here. When you are all done you can put what is in this bucket back through the mill again and I typically get another cup or two of pulp/paste to use. I learned this trick last year from someone else's blog. </div><div><br /></div><div>You can use this for making apple sauce as well but I don't mind peeling, coring and boiling my apples as I have a few other little gadgets to make that easier as well (I will introduce you to those when making apple sauce) so if you are looking for a multi-purpose machine and plan to make enough sauces to get you through until the next summer this is ideal. It also comes in handy for milling up fruits for wine (we'll get there when we get there) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>That's all for today! If you have any questions just ask! Remember beginners are my favorite students because I can teach you my way :) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Truly,</div><div> Victoria</div>ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-51622162867505663152020-05-07T14:28:00.000-07:002020-05-07T14:28:27.107-07:00The Buzz About Pollinators<br />
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As I sat here at my desk wondering what to write about today I was looking out at our Montmorency Cherry Tree and saw all sorts of pollinators checking out our beautiful blossoms. It struck me, what better to write about than bees? Our unsung heroes of all things beautiful and yummy. The media is doing quite a bit of harm to our little winged friends right now with the news of the infamous "murder hornet" so I figure we should really take a moment to stop and help those who are helping us. If it weren't for bees we wouldn't have the fruits, vegetables and berries that we do. Here are a few facts regarding bees:<br />
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*Bees can visit up to 5,000 flowers in one day.<br />
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*An average size bee colony will collect up to 100 pounds of pollen in a single season- that's right fellow allergy suffers they are collecting that dreadful death dust and taking it away to create our antidote-local honey.<br />
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*The main crops that bees pollinate are apples (among most other fruiting trees), blueberries, pumpkins and watermelon. Without bees we will not have these fruits and vegetables without manual pollination which no one really has time for and I won't even bore you with the details of how it is done.<br />
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*The projected life expectancy of the human race without bees is FOUR YEARS<br />
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So how can we help?<br />
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Plant flowering perennials in your yard. Perennials that I often see pollinators on in our yard other than our fruit trees, berry bushes and vegetable garden are <a href="https://www.thespruce.com/pulmonaria-1402859">lungwort</a>, <a href="https://www.almanac.com/plant/peonies">peony</a>, <a href="https://www.almanac.com/plant/chives">chives </a>(herb), <a href="https://www.almanac.com/plant/veronica-speedwell">veronica bush</a>, <a href="https://www.almanac.com/plant/butterfly-bush">butterfly bush</a>, <a href="https://www.almanac.com/plant/black-eyed-susans">black eyed susans</a>, <a href="https://www.almanac.com/plant/sedum">sedum</a> and <a href="https://www.gardendesign.com/shrubs/spirea.html">spirea</a>. You don't have to be a master gardener to keep these plants looking beautiful. Plant them once and enjoy them for years to come, you can even propagate them later on to add them to another part of your property or gift to a friend. <br />
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I don't often see many bees at my hummingbird feeders but I like to keep the nectar fresh and available anyway so there is enough to go around as hummingbirds are also pollinators requiring significant amounts of nectar as well. In our yard there is no need for competition for food and no one goes hungry. ***Be sure to make your own nectar as well for the hummingbirds as the red dye in store bought nectar's are harmful and quite honestly you're paying too much. 4 parts water- 1 part sugar, bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes, let it cool and fill your feeders. It is that simple. I promise even though it is not red they will still come and it will not harm them like the red dyes.***<br />
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What most of us don't typically think of when it comes to bees is access to water. Bees don't only collect pollen and nectar they also need fresh water. Not only because they are working so hard and are thirsty just like us but because it is detrimental to the health of the hive and quality of the honey. Humidity in the hive is used to control the temperature and to dilute honey that has started to crystallize to turn it back to liquid, or in some cases when it has dried completely to sugar, to dissolve the sugar away to make room for new honey. Not only that but the "nurse bees" need water to dilute the food secreted from their heads when feeding the larvae and queen so they can raise the next generation of pollinators.<br />
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But how do we water bees? I've read a few different ways to do this safely so the bees don't drown. Most recently I read that you can fill a 5 gallon pail and throw a few wine corks in to allow the bees a place to land and drink without falling in. I suppose if you have an apiary (your own bee colony) that this would suffice. However I don't love the idea of our blue Lowes bucket with wine corks floating in it in the center of our meticulously cared to flower bed. So you know that bird bath you might have that the birds simply don't appreciate or use nearly enough? (At least mine never do) Or an old ceramic planter bottom with no holes in it? Well that will make the perfect pollinator waterer. Simply add a bag of colored marbles or glass stones to the bottom and fill the water to just about the top of the rocks/ marbles and the bees and butterflies will land and sip the water from between the rocks! And its quite cute to look at! I haven't made one yet but it's on my to do list this summer. Here's a picture of what they look like:<br />
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<br />You don't have to spend a ton of time tending your yard or caring for each individual pollinator. A few plants and freshening up water and nectar once a week and you will have a huge impact on your surrounding bee colonies!! Take care everyone.<div>
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Yours Truly,</div>
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ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-17902628867766847882020-05-06T18:27:00.000-07:002020-05-07T14:29:45.371-07:00Farm Fresh Eggs- Are They All They're Cracked Up To Be?A few days ago I had a conversation with my mother about why I needed to keep my new chickens I sent for at her house in my old horse barn (I can't have them where we live). My mother isn't a fan of chickens because I had a rooster when I was younger that just didn't see eye to eye with her and left some pretty terrible soft ball size bruises on her legs any time she got near him. So thanks to him my case was a bit tougher to sell.<br />
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If you are going to purchase food to consume you want it to be the most nutritional right? What if I told you that by buying commercially raised eggs you're shorting yourself? Here's why.<br />
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Commercially raised eggs are sold by the hundreds of thousands. Hundreds of chickens all cooped up together eating one generic food source with limited room to roam. Your are only getting as much nutrition as they are.<br />
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On the other hand farm fresh eggs hold a much higher nutritional value. Most people selling farm fresh eggs allow their chickens to free range. Not only because it means less time cleaning the coop but chickens are a great pest control. All the while they are out in the sun soaking up all sorts of vitamins and minerals from their environment. Farm fresh eggs have been proven to have less cholesterol, less saturated fat, more vitamin A,E and D, more omega-3 fatty acid and more beta carotene. Beta -what? Beta carotene is a fancy word to tell you that the yolk is more orangey yellow in appearance and is a visible sign that the egg has more vitamin A present. Vitamin A helps build a strong and healthy immune system and we could all use that right now.<br />
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Here is a photo of a side by side comparison I took one day while making breakfast and you can really see the difference.<br />
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So next time you see a sign out for farm fresh eggs take a minute to stop and pick up a dozen or two. Now is as good a time as any to start supporting your locals selling goods! And on the up and up it's better for you too!<br />
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<br />ADK Living with Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851711079045099725noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308425134462064317.post-92178271555233399972020-05-05T14:48:00.002-07:002020-05-05T19:00:39.621-07:00All Things Spring <br />
Its the most wonderful time of the year!!! For me anyway. I LOVE spring and all of the new life, be it plants or animals it's just such a beautiful and enjoyable season as it melts away all of the bone chilling weather.<br />
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The first thing my husband and I like to do to shake off the winter blues is start our seeds. Tomatoes and peppers are always first as they take the longest to get ready to be planted outdoors. Quite honestly we have yet to have any luck starting peppers, they always seem to pop right up and then pitter out before it's time to go outdoors or get too leggy. This year we really nailed it with the tomatoes and MAYBE even the peppers and I think it has a lot to do with keeping the light above the seedlings correctly. We really struggled with the seedlings becoming too leggy as they reached for the light and couldn't quite get the light hooked up so it was easily adjusted or secured well enough so we felt that it wouldn't be a safety hazard. When we finally had those two issues sorted out...well we left the light on to long a few too many times and the plants just dried up a bit. This was all until I finally made a fantastic purchase with an adjustable plant light that actually has THREE light settings for plants. I really didn't understand why it was so important to have different color lights for seedlings so in good fashion I read all about it- it's kind of what I do best.<br />
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The three light settings are as follows- red, blue or red and blue.<br />
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Red helps plants that you want to produce fruit or vegetables yield a higher crop. Did you know that there is actually red weed guards you can roll out in between your tomato plants that help your plant produce more fruit simply because tomatoes love the color red? I didn't either until last summer. I haven't tried it yet but if I ever do I will be sure to write about it.<br />
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Blue helps your flowers. So if your starting lavender or petunias for instance you would want the blue light setting on to help create those beautiful blooms your looking for. I also recently used it on an Easter Cactus I was having trouble getting to bloom again and sure enough it worked, not to mention my Orchid loves it when it has trouble sending up another flowering stem.<br />
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And as you have probably guessed the red and blue is for a little bit of both if you have an assortment of seeds starting like I do but I have noticed it seems to work better to have only one color on at a time.<br />
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One of my favorite features though is the timer! Never again will we leave the light on too long! Just kidding, sometimes I forget to hit the timer button. Any who, there are three timed settings- 3,6 and 12 hours. I like to put it on for 3 hours in the evenings to get the plants to straighten back out if they've started leaning toward the window.<br />
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I can't forget to mention the adjust-ability of the light that is so important to keep the light just above the plants so they don't get that leggy look and start to fall over.<br />
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Here's the link to the light a purchased off of amazon : <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BriteLabs-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck-Dimmable/dp/B07D9HWHY6/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=brite+light+gooseneck+plant+light&qid=1588730417&sr=8-5">https://www.amazon.com/BriteLabs-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck-Dimmable/dp/B07D9HWHY6/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=brite+light+gooseneck+plant+light&qid=1588730417&sr=8-5</a><br />
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We started our tomatoes, peppers, shasta daisy and lavender back in late February/ early March :<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">As you can see now they're doing rather well and hopefully make it to the garden with out any mishaps. I think my husband thinks it's a past time of mine to start seeds only to end up buying started plants from a green house.</span></div>
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Moving outdoors, my rock star of a husband, has already turned the garden soil three times with his new little machine called the "Earthquake" that he purchased at our local Tractor Supply Co. In the garden we have directly sewn radish, carrots, kale and beets. Any root can be planted before the last frost and as it turns out kale actually prefers to be cold so it doesn't get leggy.<br />
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Here are our four rows of goodies we have planted in our enclosed garden bed, as you can see they have not sprouted yet but they will.(The pitiful looking plants outside the bed are left to right- goji berry, 2 honey berry and a blueberry. The blueberry actually looks okay as it is from last year but our new additions are a little sad from their postal trip.)<br />
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What I am most excited to see do well this year is our strawberry bed! Last summer I bought one June-Bearing strawberry plant not knowing much at all in the ways of berries. To my disappointment the name says it all. The plant only bears fruit in the month of June. To make matters worse I only saw two berries on it that were doing really well until the chipmunks ate them. Luckily for me my wonderful sister in law and her husband gifted us a few ever-bearing strawberry plants later in the summer that wintered really well in our strawberry bed! And as I type this my husband is finishing up the cover so Chip and Dale can no longer commandeer our harvest. I'm too excited to wait for the paint to dry to share a picture of the bed with the cover on but I promise there will be more about strawberries when it's time to harvest some for short cakes, strawberry rhubarb wine (that's right ladies and gentlemen we will be talking about making your very own wine here) and of course strawberry spinach salad with peppercorn dressing that my mother loves so much.<br />
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I look forward to sharing every single one of my recipes with you and all of the kitchen gadgets I have acquired over the years. I will do my very best to post the most accurate information available to us all and the most ad-free links I can find for products I personally use in my own home. As always questions are welcomed and even encouraged! As the weather warms up and I am able to start projects I will be sure to post step-by-step how to's. For now I hope you enjoyed my intro to spring.<br />
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