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Fire and Ice Pickles

Jackie Garvin — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:05:17 +0000

Have you ever had a vision of ancient Greek citizens sitting around with their friends discussing the latest toga fashions and noshing on pickles? Some historians believe there is evidence that Aristole praised the pickled cucumber, not only for it’s taste, but for it’s healing powers. Hmmmm…wonder if they had sandwiches, chips and Barq’s root...

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When Apple Peels Matter(Recipe: Apple Peel Jelly)

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:57:09 +0000

Granny’s sister, Bertha, lived with her mother, husband and son on the family homestead in Gainer, AL. The wooden house was unpainted which was a significant indication of extreme poverty. If an unpainted wooden house wasn’t enough of a tip-off that the people in this house were poor, the presence of the outhouse was certain...

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Kindness, Goodness and Fresh Apples (Recipe: Homemade Applesauce)

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:17:42 +0000

I just can’t pass up an opportunity to write about people who are kind, good and do right. Kindness and goodness is all around us. You see it in your family, neighbors and community. Displays of kindness and goodness are always precious and meant to be treasured. We teach those values to our children and...

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