So for the last few years @axle and I have had #fruit trees in our back yard. 1 tree is a 4 in one apple tree. One is a 3 in one pear tree, and we have 2 #peach trees. We have fought squirrels out there for years. They steal the fruit and break branches etc.. 😪 Well we got a new stray cat who likes our water fountain, so he has been on guard this year, and we got fruit!! Our little white peach tree has been harvested and turned into jam! 🥳 #Jam #Canning #ShaunandAnthony

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/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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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!

Binky's Culinary Carnival

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

I'm undecided about #pickling.

It's not really a time saver, like sauces, and they can't be a staple because of the salt and sugar involved.

I like to keep red onion in the fridge, so I could take the next step and sterilise some jars.

I really like to do this recipe with zucchini https://www.justonecookbook.com/spicy-japanese-pickled-cucumbers/ and I know it tastes perfect and fresh after two days. I could do a 400ml jar at a time to keep in the fridge.

And I might try to do a batch of bread-and-butter pickles just to learn the technique. I'd like something mild and not too salty.

#canning

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

Chicken Stock Canning, May of 2026

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More #canning ! More beef stock.
The plan: whole strawberries in 10% light sugar syrup, for use in crepes all winter long. The question: will I actually like strawberries in crepes after cooking & syrup? So today's test was one jar for the' fridge, not bothering to can it, just to see.
Problem 1: the strawberries float above the syrup. Fewer strawberries will not fix this. Uhm.
Problem 2: the shortest Weck jars are taller than the stockpot I intended to use for water bath canning. Not that it mattered today. But I guess I'll be buying a pressure canner earlier than planned, even to use it for water bath canning. Unrelated: I'm tired of losing leftovers in the 'fridge so the masking tape is just going to live here now I think. And the soup was quite good if I may say so. Rough day physically. I'm fortunate to be able to just take the day off work, mess about in the kitchen, and catch up tomorrow. #canning #preserving