Strawberry Balsamic Jam

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This weekend I made some jam to go with my Pimento Cheese Biscuits. I used strawberries fresh from Pepperplace. I searched around for a few different recipes and sort of used a conglomeration of them. I used less sugar than most recipes called for since the strawberries where beautiful, garnet red and ripe. I originally only did 1/4 cup sugar but worried it would congeal enough without more sugar. This recipe is not super sweet and a bit tart. I also used more vinegar and water in this recipe but will not use as much next time. I think it was perfect on the slightly spicy biscuits. I did freeze 2 cups of strawberries to attempt to make a paleo version later this summer.  Continue reading “Strawberry Balsamic Jam”

Pedestrian Life

This is it. Normal, daily life ticking by on our streets and sidewalks, in our houses and apartments, in our beds and at our dinner tables, in our dreams and prayers and fights and secrets—this pedestrian life is the most precious thing any of us will ever experience. Shauna Niequist, Cold Tangerines

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Towel Refresh

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This is something that is all over Pinterest and the Internet. Our towels recently have had a slight mildew-sour smell despite regular washing, so I gave this a whirl. First I washed my towels using bleach simply because mine had makeup, dirt and maybe some hair dye on them. If your towels are not white or don’t need bleaching just skip this step. The second step I used hot water white setting and one cup vinegar. Third step, wash again with a hot water setting and one half cup baking soda. Then dry. You need to have time enough to do all three washes in a row and obviously not when you will be needing hot water for showers. The towels came out soft and smell free! I have read on some sites that it helps with absorbency but our towels didn’t have this problem. Enjoy fresh towels!

Pedestrian Life

This is it. Normal, daily life ticking by on our streets and sidewalks, in our houses and apartments, in our beds and at our dinner tables, in our dreams and prayers and fights and secrets—this pedestrian life is the most precious thing any of us will ever experience. Shauna Niequist, Cold Tangerines

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