I got on a crazy preserving kick the last few weeks. Of course it's the time for it. Our peppers were in full swing, my tomatoes were laden with more ripe fruit than I could handle. And I had this idea that I would can something. But we'll get to that ( Read more... )

So, food: I've been cooking it. We are on a self-imposed challenge not to go out to eat until our vacation at the end of the month. I am also on a (also self-imposed) no dairy/sugar/grains/legumes trial, in an effort to fix some minor health issues and maybe aid in weight loss.  This means I am making dinner far more often, and making really ( Read more... )