Reading, Recipes and Stocking Up

While the internet and cable was out, we did a lot of reading around here. We've been visiting the library much more often this season.  I was able to can a few things too.
 

One of the books I read, was A Killer Maize, A Farmer's Market Mystery, by Paige Shelton.  It was pretty good too.  In the very end of the book, the author shares recipes.  I have never made strawberry syrup, so I saved up 2 lbs. of my Ever-bearing strawberries and made some.  Although the recipe states you end up with 7 - 1/2 pints, I had 5.  Not sure why, other than the strawberries I used maybe.  Next time, I will use more if I have them.  This giveaway is closed now.  Winner is posted.



We tried our strawberry syrup on ice cream the other night, and oh my gosh!  It is delicious!

I am also thankful for enough cucumbers in my garden, to can one batch of Bread and Butter pickles.   I was afraid we would not see anymore this season.

So, in my excitement of getting something stocked up, I am giving away this book.  Simply post a comment about something you are thankful for.  Anonymous comments will not be accepted, and you must be follower of my blog.  Unfortunately (so sorry to all of my out-of-the U.S. blogging friends), I cannot ship out of the U.S. for this giveaway.  Money is tight due to the recent events around here. I hope you all understand.

The winner will be drawn on August 15th, and you will have one week to claim it.  It also comes with a locally made milk chocolate bar.