Category: Food as Gifts

STRAWBERRIES – HOMEMADE JAM

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 If you are lucky enough to live in Southern California, you are probably aware that Strawberry Season lasts all year.  I used to look forward to late January & February when the first Strawberries began to ripen.  We don’t have to do that anymore as there is always one type of strawberry or another that […]

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PEAR PUFFS

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Along with a productive Apple and Peach tree we also have an Asian Pear tree.  The pear tree is not quite as productive as the other trees and the pears for the most part don’t get really big, however, they are sweet and flavorful.  This year I tried out a new way to conceal and […]

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MINT AND ITS USES

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  Even though we tend to think of mint as spearmint or peppermint, there are actually over 600 varities  mint in the world. This is one plant that grows like a weed and if it is in your yard, you will never get rid of it.  For this reason, many gardeners, never actually plant mint in […]

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Grandma’s Buns

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    While my brother and I were growing up, my Mother did a lot of baking and cooking.  One of the favorite things that everyone remembers about my Mother were her buns.  My sons, grandchildren, nephews and niece remember Grandma’s buns.  That was one of the favorite things about visiting my parent’s home or […]

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THE DELIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES

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One of the most delightful taste experiences that greet the arrival of Spring in many states in the US is that of the sweet, plump and juicy strawberry.  If you are lucky enough to  live in California, you don’t have to wait for Spring or Summer to enjoy this delicious fruit.  Strawberry Season lasts all […]

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Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day – Cakes

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Saying “I Love You” with cakes, candies and flowers has long been a tradition not only on Valentine’s Day but on many other occasions during the year. So, what you use for Valentine’s Day does not have to be isolated to that event. Many of us love to bake and cook and others of us love to eat what others have made for us. Saying “Happy Valentine’s Day” with a cake can be a lovely tradition for your family.

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