Monthly Archives: July 2011

Mrs. Wages Gift Basket Giveaway Winner

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Marisa

On a recent thrifting expedition, I bought a dress that has become my favorite item of clothing. It’s an peasant-y empire thing with 3/4 length sleeves that is both flattering and so comfortable I feel like I’m wearing pajamas. In … Continue reading →

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Peach Oolong Jelly with Alexis of Teaspoon and Petals

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Marisa

For most of my life, I never really thought about tea. As far as I knew, it came in dusty little packets that you plopped into a mug and poured boiling water over. Though in recent years, I have dabbled … Continue reading →

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Lovely Photos of Food in Jars From Our Flickr Pool

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Marisa

Hi friends! I’ve decided to bring back the habit of featuring photos from the Food in Jars Flickr group on Sunday evenings. Here are a few pretties from the last few weeks. If you’d like to see your photo featured … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Wages Blueberry Cinnamon Freezer Jam

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Marisa

I first discovered the Mrs. Wages line of canning products last year and I’ve used them with some frequency since then. In April, I became a contributor to their monthly newsletter. My little column includes some chatty articles and recipes … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Wages Salsa Mix

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Marisa

I first discovered the Mrs. Wages line of canning products last year and I’ve used them with some frequency since then. In April, I became a contributor to their monthly newsletter. My little column includes some chatty articles and recipes … Continue reading →

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Personal Sour Cherry Pies for the Pie Party

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Marisa

Recently, I found myself in the possession of a flat of cherries. Half sweet and half sour, I spent several days binging on cherries and finding various ways to put them up. I made jam with some of the sours, … Continue reading →

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Drink Week, Day Five: Rosemary Lemon and Lavender Honey Syrups

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Marisa

Happy 4th of July! Day five of Drink Week has finally arrived! I’m a few days late in posting this one, but I think you’ll find it’s worth the wait. Make sure to check out the previous Drink Week posts, … Continue reading →

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Canning Party in Country Woman Magazine + Sodastream Winner

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Marisa

Oops. I fell off the wagon as far as finishing up Drink Week. I still plan on posting my recipes for Lavender Honey and Rosemary Lemon syrups, so stay tuned for that. And for those of you who entered the … Continue reading →

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