The first jar of refrigerator pickles is done! Now to (try to) wait for 48 hours...

#Gardening #Harvest #Preserving #Cooking

Late June, first summer harvest! Three pickling cucumbers going into the refrigerator to become dill spears. Dill to make that happen. Other herbs (cilantro, basil, parsley) given hair cuts to keep them growing strong.

#Gardening #Harvest #Preserving #Pickling

Sweet Pepper Relish 🫑🫙 Bright, tangy sweet pepper relish that’s perfect for burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. #recipes #relish #sweetpeppers #canning #preserving #condiments

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Sweet Pepper Relish

Sweet Pepper Relish is a delicious condiment and a great use for all of your bell peppers at the end of the season! Sweet Pepper relish is easy to can!

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Sweet Pepper Relish 🫑🫙

Bright, tangy sweet pepper relish that’s perfect for burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches.

#recipes #relish #sweetpeppers #canning #preserving #condiments

https://www.binkysculinarycarnival.com/sweet-pepper-relish/

Sweet Pepper Relish

Sweet Pepper Relish is a delicious condiment and a great use for all of your bell peppers at the end of the season! Sweet Pepper relish is easy to can!

Binky's Culinary Carnival
Church in European Union calls for preserving outer space as the common heritage of humanity
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Church in European Union calls for preserving outer space as the common heritage of humanity

A conference organized by the Catholic Church emphasized the need to address issues of growing concern as nations and private actors are increasingly involved in space exploration and activities.

I don't really have the batteries for canning anymore, though I am going to try to save some battery power for a batch of blueberry jam soon, if I can.

Fermentation is a lot more workable with my energy levels.

These are some cherry tomatoes we got on sale, that we are lactofermenting.

About 15 mins of work, pricking the tomatoes with a toothpick and adding the salt. I use a 2.7-3% ratio of salt to tomatoes and water.

Having a scale in grams helps a lot, and we just upgraded to fermentation weights and nipples, which is a huge help.

These will keep in the fridge for ages and are lower fodmap due to the fermentation process. We left them very simple for versatility, but I'm going to try a basil garlic one and a jalapeño and Mexican oregano one in the future.

Lactofermented salsas are also great because they take about the same time to make as a conventional salsa but can be kept in the fridge for weeks once they are fermented.

Plans for some curtido next week with some local cabbage. Having this stuff to eat is a real treat on a low spoons day.

Also, this might not be the case everywhere, but buying the weights and the nipples separately was far cheaper than the sets they sell.

#ouchThatsTasty #fermentation #preserving #pickles

One of the most #SolarPunk events to happen in Southern #Maine! This Saturday!!!

#BrunswickME - 2nd Annual #DIYFestival

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm

#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011

"Roll up your sleeves and bring your curiosity— our 2nd annual #DIY Festival is packed with #inspiration, #creativity, and #PracticalSkills! From #repairing the things you love to #preserving the #harvest, we're bringing together #makers, #growers, and #doers of all kinds to celebrate #SelfReliance, #community, and #craft. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone.

DEMONSTRATIONS BY:

#UMaineCooperativeExtension (Strawberry Jam #canning preservation) | #MerrymeetingBayTrout Unlimited (#Flyfishing and #FlyTying) | #ArtVan (#ButtonMaking & #Crafts) | #RepairCafe | Design Your Own #Puzzle in the Children's Library | #BlockPrinting & more!

LECTURE SERIES in the MORRELL MEETING ROOM:

10:00 - Explore #NativeGardens with members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Earth Care Team

10:45 - Join the #MARIAProject from #BigelowLaboratory for #OceanSciences to learn what you can do with #MaineAlgae

11:30 - Enjoy a performance from Curtis' own Friday morning #Ukulele Friends

Noon - Try out a free #Pilates lesson with Routine. Bring your own mat if you can. 20 person limit.

Source:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/16450234

#SolarPunkSunday #LibariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineEvents #RepairCafesMaine #PuzzleDesign #FoodPreservation #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SelfCare

Homemade rhubarb syrup 🌿

(I don't know if there will ever be a time when I'm not thinking about this song when someone mentions rhubarb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYkBf0dbs5I ("Barbaras Rhabarberbar")
(So of course I had to listen to the song again and discovered that YouTube now automatically shows the English AI dubbed version😩 - don't listen to it! It needs to be listened to in the original German for the full effect✨)

#Homemade #Rhubarb #Cooking #SlowLiving #Preserving #Rabarber

Pickled Peppers, Hot or Sweet 🌶️🫙 Crunchy pickled peppers with a bright tang—great for sandwiches, tacos, and snacks. #recipes #pickling #pickledpeppers #preserving #condiments #pantrystock

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Pickled Peppers, Hot or Sweet 🌶️🫙

Crunchy pickled peppers with a bright tang—great for sandwiches, tacos, and snacks.

#recipes #pickling #pickledpeppers #preserving #condiments #pantrystock

https://www.binkysculinarycarnival.com/easily-pickle-hot-peppers/

Pickled Peppers, Hot or Sweet

Let us guide you through the basics of pickling peppers, covering the step-by-step process of creating jars of crunchy, tangy peppers.

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