Are you a fan of the beet? Or not so much? I've always liked beets, but Joel, well, not so much. Then one day, we were at a local eating establishment, and pickled beets were one of his side dishes. He tasted them and liked them! The key was the recipe. It contained some spices that really amped up the tastiness. If you've never eaten store-bought pickled beets, they taste a lot like pure vinegar. I searched through my canning recipe books, as well as … [Read more...] about The Beet Goes On|Pickled Beets Recipe
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No Green Thumb? No Problem! Gardening
Gardening Truth My thumb was not always green. In fact, it seemed as though I merely had to look at a plant to make it wilt and wither. Over the years, however, gardening became easier. In fact, I eventually found work as a professional gardener! If you are discouraged in spite of your best efforts, I can honestly tell you that through patience, persistence, and passion, you, too, can acquire a green thumb! That said, over the years I've received a lot of great tips … [Read more...] about No Green Thumb? No Problem! Gardening