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April 29, 2019
Gardening Growing

Homegrown Ginger

homegrown ginger

This gorgeous homegrown ginger was grown in kiwi hill farm's high tunnel in Maine.Please check out my recipes using ginger.courtesy of kiwi hill farms-ginger  ... continue reading...


August 22, 2019
Dehydrating herb blends Recipes

Spicy Hot Pepper Flakes Seasoning

jar and bowl of hot pepper flakes with fresh peppers on a counter

Love the spicy hot pepper flakes seasoning that sits in that cute jar at your favorite Italian restaurant? Tastes great and is sure to kick up any dish a delicious notch.  Save the cost of purchasing those TINY and EXPENSIVE jars at the grocery store. You can make your own easily.Have fun with a quick and easy DIY cooking project. I use a variety of colors-red, yellow, green and orange peppers to create splashy colorful jars of spicy seasoning.Why should I make my own spicy ... continue reading...


April 27, 2019
herb blends Recipes

Homemade Adobo Spice Blend

Adobo Spice Blend in jar

Ready for a satisfying spice blend that is easy to make on a budget? Jazz up your food with some splashy color? Adobo Spice Blend is your perfect choice!Adobo Spice Blend is one of my favorite spices to use in Southwestern, Latin American, Caribbean and Filipino cuisines. The word Adobo comes from the Spanish word adobar,  meaning marinade.  My family and I like the dry blend best. Adobo Spice does come in a liquid form but I find it less versatile to cook with.The taste of the blend ... continue reading...


September 5, 2019
Dehydrating herb blends Recipes

Homemade Italian Herb Blend

Italian Herb Blend in jar and in bowl

Garden herbs are the way to go.  Making your own smart and healthy spices are easy and impressive.  Wow the taste buds of your family and friends with this treat... Italian Herb Blend.  It is the most requested holiday gift I have ever made!I love using Italian Herb Blend as a versatile spice mix in my recipes. I grow all of these herbs in my garden.  My rosemary plants are part of my inside landscape for the winter.  I start basil and marjoram plants indoors in the spring.  Oregano, thyme ... continue reading...


February 12, 2019
Cold Room Preserving

Cold Room Storage For Fruit and Vegetables

My Cold Room Storage I store my excess harvest of fruit and vegetables over the winter in my cold room storage space-an unheated walk-in closet in back of my garage.  With proper care, most of my fruit and vegetables (that haven't been happily consumed) will last well into the spring. I always keep a thermometer in the room to monitor temperature changes. ... continue reading...


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