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I borrowed this book from the library recently, and it does contain another version of a Chicken soup starter in a jar recipe.  I requires dried celery, but I have not seen that in our stores (other than celery salt).  I could dehydrate celery, but just a heads up on that ingredient.


(photo from google)


I've been borrowing books from the library regarding homemade gift ideas (just a hobby of mine this time of year), and I came across this online the other day (photo from google).  Just another idea to share.

If anyone has a homemade coffee mix with peppermint and mocha, please do share.

My husband is getting a laugh about my search for organic/non-gmo candy canes.  I had a box of them on Amazon in my cart, then got busy with breakfast, and when I went back to place my order - bam!  Out of stock.  Ha ha!  Jokes on me I guess.

I'm finding it very hard to find organic/non-gmo corn syrup this season.  Our big grocery store carried it last year, but this year nothing.  I may change what I bake and make this holiday season, per what I can find.  I guess we'll see first, if I get my kitchen and living room back in time.  Our hired help was a no-show.  I may need to paint myself, and I do not want to.

It's been raining here the past few days.  No sunshine whatsoever.  Dark and dreary.  I just put on some up-beat music and get to work. 


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Betsy said…
I applaud your committment to using organic non gmo ingredients. I've never paid much attention to those things. I know. Bad me. Just never thought about it until recently and now I guess the damage has been done.
Blessings
Betsy
December 10, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Anne in the kitchen said…
I bought organic corn syrup from Amazon several years ago. I did have to buy 6 bottles but used it for years. I am out now so it is time to reorder.
December 10, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Betsy, I first started paying attention, when I saw that they add "soy" to a can of any cheaper brand of canned tuna. Soy is a sprayed crop, so I did some research.
December 11, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Anne in the kitchen, same here. I had to buy 6 bottles. We'll see what I can find. I use it to make homemade teriyaki sauce and other items.
December 11, 2024 at 6:44 AM
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