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Summer's end is approaching, which means an abundance of cucumbers from the garden. And that means it's pickling time. A wonderful aroma of vinegar and spices fills the house as the brine begins to simmer on the stove. This week I am making garlic dill slices and hopefully will have enough cucumbers next week to make a bread and butter variety. Both will be refrigerator pickles as my small harvest doesn't warrant enough jars for processing in hot water baths.
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The entire procedure of growing, harvesting and canning products from the garden is a comforting one. Although I am far from being a self-reliant gardener (the yield would never see us through the winter), the process reminds me of a time, perhaps my great-grandmother's, when preserving food was essential and not to be taken lightly. A time when colored jars lining pantry shelves indicated not just a pretty display but the satisfaction of a competent, prepared homemaker.
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In our lives today we are far removed from that homemaker. There are few women, or should I say people, in urban areas who would have the knowledge to even make an attempt. I have a little of that learning, but luckily I also have a wonderful book to guide me. The pages are yellow and somewhat stained yet priceless beyond measure.
Your blog is beautiful. I'll be back! I'm a writer as well. And it's pickling time for me! I just received this recipe from my friend:
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Take care!
Carrie
Thanks Carrie...enjoyed your blog as well. Always like to read and view content from someone with similar tastes!
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