Monthly Archives: July 2011

Garden Update

Posted on July 28, 2011 by cinda webb

The sweet potato slips are rooted and now in the ground. I know it is a bit late but we get our best heat in August and September around here so these heat lovers should do well. Hopefully! This is … Continue reading →

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Summer Fun – a trip to Colorado

Posted on July 25, 2011 by cinda webb

I had the opportunity to take a road trip with a friend and her two boys to Colorado. The goal was to have fun, visit my family, and give the boys their first trip out of California.  It was fun … Continue reading →

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Ginger Beer

Posted on July 16, 2011 by cinda webb

 There was a pile of ginger at the farmers’ market last week and I remembered a recipe in Karen Solomon’s book, “Jam it, Pickle it, Cure, it.” And I had limes still on the tree in the backyard. Take about … Continue reading →

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Dragonfly

Posted on July 10, 2011 by cinda webb

As I was watering this afternoon my attention was diverted by this wonderful red creature. It stayed around for quite awhile. It liked the top of this tomato stake and the top of my tomato cages. Maybe its color is … Continue reading →

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Pickled Beets

Posted on July 8, 2011 by cinda webb

Ready to slap on the lids and ring and make a trip into the water bath canner. I picked the beets this morning and this afternoon have made 3 pints of pickled beets. I made a solution with 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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