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What's New?

I am in full gardening mode now. I've been shelling peas... my goodness is that ever tedious. But oh so worth it. I love fresh peas on my salads.

Most of our corn is now hip high and I am looking forward to corn on the cob.

Our tomatoes seem to be growing really slow.... But I think I say that every year. We have cool nights and a late frost so I am always impatient. But I think we'll be fine.

I'll be getting cherries this week and making Cherry Rhubarb Pie Filling. I made that for the first time last year and it is so good. The man at the orchard suggested the combination and I am so glad I tried it.

Recipe of the Month

Click here for a yummy Cherry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

Take a Rhubarb Crisp recipe, substitute cherries for half the rhubarb... Mmmm Mmmm Good!

Delicious with vanilla Ice Cream. Schwan's anyone?

Sharon Recommends

Last month Sharon from Memo's Kitchen sent me one of her ladles to try out.

She figured I might like it as a canning tool...She was right.

I've used it to make jam several times. The jam pours so nicely from the corners of the scoop. With little to no dripping I found I didn't really need a canning funnel.

You might want to check it out. It's called a Soup Saver Scoop.

Canning Tip

Start thinking now about Christmas. During canning season you can create some jarred goodies to give away. Then all summer watch for creative containers and other items to include in your gift. Yard Sales and Thrift stores are always full of baskets, wooden boxes, bags.

For a little girl you could make some strawberry jam and watch for Strawberry Shortcake accessories. Add some crackers and wrap it all up in a cute little pink tote bag.