Monthly Archives: October 2011

Honey Vanilla Blackberry Syrup

Blackberries are everywhere in our valley during the months of August, September with some varieties still producing in October.  We love to hate these invasive brambles when clearing property or weeding the garden but come late-summer we pick all we … Continue reading

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Refrigerator Pickles

Who doesn’t love a refrigerator pickle? I call them Lazy Pickles… a little slicing, a little boiling, shove them in a jar and pop it into the fridge… EASY!  Don’t get me wrong, I love dill pickles, sweet pickles, bread … Continue reading

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Zesty Salsa

It’s October and that means tomatoes are finally ripe in my area gardens.  Between my neighbor, my mom and my cousin, the bounty is plentiful.  (I only grew a few pear tomatoes in my garden this year.)  With a near … Continue reading

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More Dutch Oven Desserts – Cabela’s Ladies Night

          The first “Ladies Night” for the Springfield, Oregon Cablela’s was a great success.  Gathered around warm briquettes, gals listened to tips on Dutch oven desserts while sharing their own outdoor experiences.  The topics ranged from … Continue reading

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