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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 17 2024 : 4:53:42 PM
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I had veggies in frig I needed to use up. I grabbed a jar and made these into pickled veggies. The peppers, green beans and cherry tomatoes are from my garden. I made a brine using rice vinegar, added whole green pepper corns, dill, raw garlic, salt, table sugar, onion powder and water. This jar will have to rest in frig til Sat. I have made a hot version of this brine with sweet peppers from my garden.
Judith, the hummingbirds visit the canna
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6984 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2024 : 5:48:42 PM
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It looks so good Tara.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2024 : 03:21:57 AM
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Very pretty!
Farming in WI
Michele
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2024 : 10:43:38 AM
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I used to make end-of-the summer antipasto with the garden veggies. The final garden meal was to make a beer batter and deep fry anything that was left over, which isn't healthy now but was sure good back then. I miss not having a garden.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7493 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2024 : 12:54:59 PM
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That looks pretty Tara. And I bet it tastes just as yummy.
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2024 : 04:34:32 AM
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Anyone else save glass jars?
Judith, deep fried veggies sounds good. I am going to air fry gluten free breaded squash.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2024 : 06:35:30 AM
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Tara, your jar of veggies is beautiful. I must confess I haven't met a jar I didn't like and wanted to save. Overtime I have learned I can't hang on to all of them so I do my best to keep only the ones I will use or are really special.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2024 : 11:12:21 AM
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I love my old canning jars. They line my kitchen counters filled with beans and such.
Tara -- let me know how the squash turns out -- sounds good.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2024 : 5:44:37 PM
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I was cleaning up small freezer. I knew there were chicken frames in bottom and everything needed to be taken out. I had bags and bags of frozen tomatoes. I went and got bathroom scale. I have 55 pounds of tomatoes!!!! I am so happy!!! I have enjoyed growing too many tomatoes this summer. I wish I had kept track of how many pounds we ate fresh , used on pizza and how much I had cooked for soup. In August I put 20 cups of tomato soup in freezer. I wanted to have enough tomatoes in freezer for soups, pasta and pizza sauce. I never expected 55 pounds. I have planned to grow more varieties next year. I'm sure many of y'all freeze a lot more than me.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2024 : 10:21:19 AM
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Chunky applesauce. This time I used a light syrup. 1 jar didnt seal and was enjoyed next morning.
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Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2024 : 11:47:33 AM
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Your applesauce looks very good and your tomato harvest sounds like it was a great success. How many plants did you have and what varieties?
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2024 : 4:34:00 PM
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Judith, I planted 2 Abe Lincoln, 2 Hillbilly, 1 German Pink and 1 Brandywine for the slicers.
I planted 1 Sugar Lump and 2 Indigo Rose ( salad size), 8 orange cherry, Sun Sugars, Honeycomb and Sun Gold
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7240 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7240 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2024 : 04:38:23 AM
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Tara, well done on your chunky applesauce.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7493 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 06 2024 : 1:32:29 PM
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Tara, your applesauce looks great! Awesome job.
Krista
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2024 : 4:15:48 PM
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I am pleased to have good food in the pantry.
The Ponderosa lemon survived the hurricane. The wind knocked the tree over, lost 6 lemons but several made it. The blooms are a wonderful scent. Outside in the sun during day and inside my garage with grow lights at night 
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
Edited by - lovecatsandsunshine on Nov 10 2024 4:16:44 PM |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7493 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7493 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2024 : 1:40:47 PM
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Your tree looks great Tara. I hope you get many beautiful lemons off of it.
Krista
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2024 : 3:48:03 PM
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I'm glad you saved the lemon tree. I love the smell of citrus blossoms.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
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Posted - Nov 11 2024 : 5:29:39 PM
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If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!!!
When asked “How are you?”, I reply, “Better than good!” |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2025 : 4:50:27 PM
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My cat Monte watching the birds on a rare snowy day. Greenville SC doesnt see snow often.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2025 : 10:39:19 AM
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Look out my window this morning. Ice overnight. It's mostly melted now.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
Edited by - lovecatsandsunshine on Jan 11 2025 10:40:44 AM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2025 : 10:51:50 AM
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Love the pictures Tara. Our cats love to sit on windowsills and watch the birds ad squirrels too. Fortunately no snow here.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2025 : 2:24:09 PM
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Wow! Ice & snow in the Carolinas! Does that happen often?
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2025 : 3:54:29 PM
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Sharon, it doesn't snow here often. Last snow day was 3 years ago.
Judith, my cat loves to chase birds too
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
334 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2025 : 10:47:51 AM
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Visiting family out of town. Look at what they gifted!
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7240 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2025 : 11:04:39 AM
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Great gift, Tara, enjoy cooking them up.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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