Tag Archives: Cooking

Using the Victorio VKP250 to Make Plum Jam

Just a few days ago, Amber and I spent hours cutting up fresh plums from our fruit tree to make the most awesome batch of plum jam I’ve ever tasted.  After waterlogged fingers and tired feet we both thought there … Continue reading

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Strawberry Jam

Sprouts is selling strawberries for $0.97/pound right now. This is what $6 of strawberries + $5 of sugar + $3 of pectin, and several hours of my time yielded tonight. 12 half-pint jars and 3 3/4-pint jars. It took me … Continue reading

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LEMON TURKEY BREAST

Ingredients: 1 whole turkey 1 large lemon, cut into halves Sprig of rosemary Salt and pepper to taste Butter or olive oil, whichever you prefer Heat oven to 350 degrees Rub butter or oil over the skin of the turkey … Continue reading

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Finally Joined the Club

Amber and I both took a day off of work to go to the “State Fair of Texas“. This is a tradition of sorts for us, and we both love going each year. We have been pressured year after year … Continue reading

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Flexitarians

I was reading the introduction of the new cookbook I received, and found a few things interesting enough to share. (from Mark Bittman‘s How to Cook Everything Vegetarian) Flexitarians: Recently invented word that describes both vegetarians who aren’t that strict … Continue reading

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Normal Weekend?

I didn’t have anything to do today, what a nice change! I took Comet to the vet to see about his ear problem, I took care of Bryson this morning while Amber went and did her errands, I caught up … Continue reading

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