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Canning PSA

I’m currently in canning mode (pesto, pear concoctions, whatever else comes along), so I’m cleaning out the storage cupboard of last year’s leftovers…which means you should too! Although I’ve heard stories of people safely keeping and eating their home-canned goods for years, we’re all a bunch of wusses now. Just kidding, it’s better … Continue reading »

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Mmmmm…Pear Nectar Martini

Coming soon to select south Florida and Georgia locations.

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Grapes on the soles of her shoes

I picked grapes for the first time…and you could definitely tell it was my first time. It was very Gza Gza Green Acres mixed with a dose of I Love Lucy. See during the morning, I was in my city-girl role dressed in sky-high heels and above the knee skirt. I thought … Continue reading »

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Let the games begin

New event for the summer farm olympics:  Canning!  And yes, I would win the gold.  I know it’s cliche, but we’re completely hooked on the Olympic coverage and it’s just so fitting.
Today, was a marathon:  24 half pints of Pear Butter Infused w/Vanilla Bean & Rosemary, 9 pints of Whole Pears in Brandy w/Cinnamon, and … Continue reading »

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I love my grandma.

I was slicing lemons and limes for iced tea (and beer) and noticed I was slicing the lemons thinner than normal. Now I love citrus in my drinks. I have many times been accused of slicing lemons too big to fit “properly” in an iced bottle of Corona (As if! It just … Continue reading »

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