Mama E: Pickling

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Pickling

Because I have nothing else to do...I thought I would pickle.

It is an indulgence for Phillip.

They are so bold in color before I pour the brine. I love to see them clean and in the jars. There is a small pleasure I get when I am done and have something I made that others enjoy. Must be why I started making jam too. That or I have found my stride as a domestic. So long as no one wants clean socks!

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KathyH said...: Wow look at you and your skills! Those look really good! What's the white thing in the jars? Garlic?; October 8, 2008 at 7:33 PM

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Pickling

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