Hi Ann,
I have given away jars of this sweet relish and my friends rave about it. It is especially good with tuna or egg salad! Thanks Cooks.com.
Zucchini Relish
10 c. zucchini squash ( I mixed yellow and green zucchini)
4 c. onion
5 tblsp. salt
3-4 or more red and green peppers
Chop vegetables ( my method ) or put in coarse grater. Put in a large bowl. Add salt and let stand overnight. Rinse in cold water. Drain. put in kettle and add: 3 c. sugar, 1 tblsp. nutmeg, 1 tbls. turmeric, 2 tbls. celery seed,
2 tblsp. cornstarch and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
Cook for 30 min. and seal in stelized jars. No processing is necessary.
I purchased a book from my local hardware store that carries canning supplies and it gave me some great tips and proper ways to can. It should be called jarring, not canning :-) ....... the book is put out by "Ball" and the title is Blue Book a guide to preserving. Great reciepies as well!
Hi Ann,
Thanks for your comment on the chipmunks. My daog Brandy is trying hard to catch these little guys but they seem to be taunting her and she seems to like it. I am convinced she has a little terrior in her the way she acts.
It is cute to watch but not real productive!!
Hi Ann it was so nice to hear from you. I am so glad everyone is ok and healthy. I can't wait to see pictures of your family. I did find you on facebook. As for the cleaning service, I say absolutely. I finally did for different reasons but I had to get over feeling guilty about getting someone to come in when It was only my husband and I and I felt like I should be the one to do it but I work so many hours that the last thing I wanted to do on the weekends (after working some more on school) was clean house. You will feel better if you enjoy having a clean house and if you can not do it for whatever reason and can get someone to clean it then just thank God you can and do it. I can also relate to the girls had certain jobs and the boys had other jobs that didn't include girl jobs. I am the only girl and I hated it when my three brothers got away with not having to help with cleaning the kitchen. Well I am back at school. The kiddos come on Monday but my classes (Spanish) don't start until the following week (thank goodness) since I see all 600 of them I still have stuff I need to do to get ready for them. I will say though that I am exhausted and I haven't even started teaching yet. Oh well I'm sure I'll get used to it. Well I am going to go upstairs and get into some comfy clothes and go to bed early tonight. I look forward to seeing you on FB.
Hi Ann You sound so good and congratulations on the weight loss. That is amazing. As for the 20lbs they will come off now that you are up and about. I am so glad your son is ok. That kind of weight loss can be hard for the body. I'll keep Him in my prayers too. How exciting...you are going to Chicago to see your first grandchild. What a special occasion. I miss Chicago only because of the friends I had made there, not the weather! Well yes it sure does seem time goes by so much faster when we get older. Do you think it's because we have so much more "stuff " in our lives. Maybe if I simplified things would seem to slow down only I am such an anal retententive, perfectionist and have something always going that that in itself would be a challenge. I guess getting back to school will good. It will put some structure back into my days....Oh Taxco would be great to visit and like you said because of the silver. I love jewelry. That is my other hobby, I make necklaces, lanyards, bracelets etc etc but out of glass beads. I don't work with silver although that would be fun to learn. However like I said I always have a million things I want to do. I actually went to Monclove, Coahuila, just about 4 hours across the border to Texas. My father grew up in a little town there and he is fixing up a house. He had cataract surgery and asked if I would drive him there so I did. It was nice to spend some quality time with him....Well I am going to go water my plants before it gets to hot. It has been unbearable. Take care and I can't wait to hear all about your trip.
Ha Ann I finally made it back. I am really tired and can't sleep. I have two weeks and back to school. A little nervous but I know it'll all be ok. How are you doing?
It is public school. I teach spanish to k-6th grade at a school on a military base and I can't believe it's that time already. I will be going to Mexico with my dad on Thursday and when I return I will be hitting the books pretty hard to prepare for the new year. What I find difficult is getting everything watered because I don't have time in the mornings anymore and when I get home I am pretty tired in the beginning. So it is a challlenge.
Oh Ann you talk about seasons...something I don't even know about anymore. It's been over 100 for weeks now and no rain. I'm just trying to keep things alive and happy. Now that school begins i'll have much less time. But will be visiting often to see how everyone is doing.
Goodmorning just having my first cup of coffee.I stopped by to see your pics
they are beautiful. you have alot of my favorite colors, pinks purples and blue
so soft and relaxing.
I love your yorkies, I have had two cockers and love them. I alway said the next love is going to be a Yorkie. Have a wonderful day!
Hi Ann. Got up early and thought about you, wondering how you have been. How are them weeds coming along. Have yo been able to make any headway with them. My summer is coming to an end here soon and things will get pretty crazy and busy so I hope we can keep in touch. I love looking at your garden and your puppies.
Ann, the crop dusting last year probably killed off the praying mantis. That's the worst of using poisons! They also kill off the beneficial insects which means you need more poison and pretty soon the ecological balance is gone and you've got a dust bowl! I'm sorry about your bushes. I just noticed that my ugni has got something wrong! I pruned off the bad bits - we'll see! My geraniums get brown spot, so I just spent time clipping all the browned leaves away and putting them in the garbage! Oh well, that's gardening: two steps forward, two steps back!
Hi Ann it was so nice to hear from you. I know how you feel in regards to being told to apply or go on disablility. My Doctor told me the same thing and fortunately I was able to get well enough that I could go back to work and be somewhat successful. I still fear getting sick again, but I guess that is in God's hands. My job is just to keep doing the next right thing. I am glad to hear you are getting around a little more. I just finished bed #2 and will be posting some pics soon. I worked in the garden a little but it has been so so hot here in Texas that working a couple of hours in the morning is about all I can take.I have a lot more to do but one thing at a time. Have a fantabulous day and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Hi Ann...just checking in with you to see how you are doing. haven't been able to get online much. I just got back from Vegas and I am looking forward to continue working on redoing my garden. Did you get lots of pictures of your grandson? How are you feeling? Are you able to get out in the garden much? Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks Ann for your comment on my photo. Our vegetables continue to amaze us with their explosion in size! I watered last night and will probably do so again tonight. It's been pretty warm here - in the mid-to-high 80's. I water with a glove on my left hand so I can bend over and pull weeds but point the water hose with the right hand!
Hi Ann, I am still fairly new to the site and just noticed you had commented on a post I made back on the 3rd. Thank you so much for sharing. Wow you have been through a lot. I wish you were closer and I would have loved to come help you clean out all of the thistle. Thank you for your encouraging and supportive words. I really needed them today (amazing how God works) yesterday I tackled the water feature area and got overwhelmed right away. Ok so today is a new day and I will enjoy what I can accomplish today. I made a video of my garden. Would love to share it with you if you have time. Take care and I look forward to getting to know you.
I WOULD LOVE to have a Yorkie. My daughter has one, THAT I think of as a Grandchild, her name is Mia. If you rattle your keys, put your purse down, she'll get in your purse and is READY to go with you where ever. SO CUTE!
After I put the fence up, it's like the crane KNWOS he can't get my Orange guys. SO NOTHIG has happened. I KNWO it sound swierd, but they seem to knwo they are safe. Yesterday I was doing things in the pond and they kept coming around getting in my way. I was afraid I was going to step on one. They usually scamper when I step into the water.
Hi, Nise to see the picturus.I put a few new ones on today.I've been out side most of the day. Had to go take my nieces dog out.She is getting along good. Amy
We purchased this house in Irvine, Ca. in 1983. I started the main gardens in the back of the house right away.When I got these gardens somewhat established I started my other gardens in the front. My friend Kathy knew and loved my gardens. She call…
Love the picture Melanie, I'm with everyone else, I love that chair, what a bargain...I need to go shopping with you and the girls...and of course your daughter is a doll...takes after her mom.
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I have given away jars of this sweet relish and my friends rave about it. It is especially good with tuna or egg salad! Thanks Cooks.com.
Zucchini Relish
10 c. zucchini squash ( I mixed yellow and green zucchini)
4 c. onion
5 tblsp. salt
3-4 or more red and green peppers
Chop vegetables ( my method ) or put in coarse grater. Put in a large bowl. Add salt and let stand overnight. Rinse in cold water. Drain. put in kettle and add: 3 c. sugar, 1 tblsp. nutmeg, 1 tbls. turmeric, 2 tbls. celery seed,
2 tblsp. cornstarch and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
Cook for 30 min. and seal in stelized jars. No processing is necessary.
I purchased a book from my local hardware store that carries canning supplies and it gave me some great tips and proper ways to can. It should be called jarring, not canning :-) ....... the book is put out by "Ball" and the title is Blue Book a guide to preserving. Great reciepies as well!
Bon Appetite
Lisa
Thanks for your comment on the chipmunks. My daog Brandy is trying hard to catch these little guys but they seem to be taunting her and she seems to like it. I am convinced she has a little terrior in her the way she acts.
It is cute to watch but not real productive!!
they are beautiful. you have alot of my favorite colors, pinks purples and blue
so soft and relaxing.
I love your yorkies, I have had two cockers and love them. I alway said the next love is going to be a Yorkie. Have a wonderful day!
THAT was such a nice email. THANKS.
I WOULD LOVE to have a Yorkie. My daughter has one, THAT I think of as a Grandchild, her name is Mia. If you rattle your keys, put your purse down, she'll get in your purse and is READY to go with you where ever. SO CUTE!
After I put the fence up, it's like the crane KNWOS he can't get my Orange guys. SO NOTHIG has happened. I KNWO it sound swierd, but they seem to knwo they are safe. Yesterday I was doing things in the pond and they kept coming around getting in my way. I was afraid I was going to step on one. They usually scamper when I step into the water.
Thanks for writing,
Char
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