Monthly Archives: April 2010

Homemade Granola for a Bake Sale

Posted on April 30, 2010 by marisa

My mom was something of a reluctant hippie. Free love wasn’t her thing, recreational drugs didn’t float her boat and she missed Woodstock by a hair. Ticket in hand, she came down with the flu two hours before her ride … Continue reading →

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Of Cozies and Classes

Posted on April 28, 2010 by marisa

Last Saturday, another batch of jar cozies appeared in my mail box. These guys are from Marci in Wisconsin and I’m absolutely smitten with them. I particularly love that she made one that is just a band, because it slides … Continue reading →

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April Can Jam: Rosemary Rhubarb Jam

Posted on April 23, 2010 by marisa

Despite having known about the April Can Jam challenge for more than a month (I helped pick the topic, after all), I still waited until the VERY last minute to make my jam. What can I say, I’m motivated by … Continue reading →

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Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It Winner!

Posted on April 22, 2010 by marisa

We’ve got a winner in the Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It giveaway! The lucky recipient of the book will be commenter #328, Avalee. She writes a luscious blog called The Wooden Spoon that features some lovely, light-filled photos and … Continue reading →

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Keeping Those Jars Cozy + Cold Brew Coffee

Posted on April 20, 2010 by marisa

For years now, I’ve been in the habit of using jars as to-go containers. On days when I make a smoothie for breakfast, I tote it to work in one of my precious 24 ouncers (please Jarden Home Brands, bring … Continue reading →

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Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It Giveaway

Posted on April 15, 2010 by marisa

One of the things that I’ve found most delightful about the growing hand-made, do-it-yourself trend has been the number of downright lovely books that have accompanied it. My favorite, which hit stores about this time last year, is Jam It, … Continue reading →

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Timer/Thermometer Time

Posted on April 13, 2010 by marisa

Hey kids, just a quick reminder that you can still get 10% off of the Taylor Timer/Thermometer over at OpenSky until Thursday, April 16. Just use the coupon code 10inJars when it’s time to check out. Come summer canning season, … Continue reading →

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Vegetable-Stuffed Quinoa Salad with Pesto Dressing

Posted on April 13, 2010 by marisa

Last September, I spent a frantic Friday evening processing two gallons of freshly picked basil into pesto. I was leaving early the next morning for a long weekend, and couldn’t bear the idea of allowing it to wilt into sludge. … Continue reading →

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A DIY Canning Pot

Posted on April 12, 2010 by marisa

About two years ago, out of the blue I got an email, asking me if I was interested in becoming a “Nintendo Enthusiast.” As someone who harbored a fairly significant Game Boy addiction back in the day, I said yes. … Continue reading →

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Taylor Thermometer Discount/Giveaway (thanks OpenSky!)

Posted on April 9, 2010 by marisa

You’ve all heard me wax poetic about my Taylor Thermometer before. I use to to watch my jams and jellies as they approach and achieve set temperature. The long probe cord means that it can mind items that are happily … Continue reading →

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