HOMEMADE PEACH JAM - courtesy Stark Bros: by Stark Bro's on 07/09/2013 Peaches have a long growing season (late May through October), so, luckily you have lots of time to make a whole cupboard-full of delicious jam. Depending upon the kind of peaches you grow, you’ll want to eat some of them fresh, and leave other varieties for your jam-making. In all, there are three different categories of peaches:Freestone. This type of peach is very … [Read more...]
Obsession, Neurosis and Nostalgia – the “loss” of the Ball Jar Co. and other stories – 2
Note: Yesterday's post was mysteriously truncated - so I am trying again. Headline: Bastion of America's Canning Scene Downsized and Marginalized - What Does This Say? When do Obsession and Nostalgia become Neurosis? It's funny to think of the things we become obsessed with. I still have a small basket which my Mom got flowers in when my brother was born - in 1957!!! I miss my Pears Soap. I miss Gourmet Magazine. I miss my vintage … [Read more...]