The firearms community is filled with incorrect theories, misconceptions and old wives’ tales which are universally believed, mainly through the phenomenon of urban legend. Word of mouth is a powerful force, and even a tale that is repeated without the ...
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Rhubarb: An Old-Fashioned Vegetable
When I think of rhubarb, I always think of my grandmother. Like many gardeners of her time, she grew this large, old-fashioned, perennial vegetable in a sunny corner of the garden. The leaves, which are poisonous, were discarded, but she ...
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Grandmother’s jellies and jams made use of the various fruits available to her and were the perfect addition to add flavor to a cold-weather meal. I don’t know if all grandmas serve homemade jams and jellies and bread with their ...
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Warm weather often means jam-making time at my house. Raspberry jam is my particular favorite, but I make a big stock of strawberry for my husband too. Jams and conserves are among the simplest canning projects to undertake. All you ...
Read More »Beyond Jams And Jellies: The Modern World Of Canning And Preserving
For those of us who can and preserve our foods, we certainly know how rewarding it can be. Satisfied family and friends regularly enjoy our goodies, and we love being able to provide them. But, most of us often wonder ...
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