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Pressure canning/cooking meats and meals

I think of my pressure canner very much like I think of my microwave. I could live without it,…

Basic Pressure canning Instructions/hints.

Pressure Canning Newer pressure cookers are safe. They have several safety devices including a pressure valve if in case…

The inland wilds of Alaska

After waiting over an hour in the drizzling rain, Jeff finally got the keys for our rented little Subaru.…

The day after Juneau on our Alaskan cruise was spent on board the Diamond Princess. I had never been particularly interested…

Juneau and Ketchikan both squat at the bottom of very steep, verdant mountains, with the sea licking at their…

We woke Monday morning to find  storybook houses  and touristy shops lining the harbor at Ketchikan. We watched from…

For those of you who regularly check my blog, You notice that I’ve been absent for a few weeks.…

Saturday Morning Short Story: The Minister’s School

The Minister’s School There was not much Hellfire and damnation in Brandon Meade’s Sunday sermons. He had become a…

Chicken Gumbo Soup recipe.

Hey Friends, I have a Chicken Gumbo recipe that I love and it works great when you pressure can…

Saturday Morning Short: The Last Time

The Last Time Jerry watched as the postman disappeared down his sidewalk before he retrieved the letter he had…