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Popcorn Test #2

I checked the popcorn for the second time.  I took 6 kernels and used coconut oil. The results?

Coconut Oil ~ Virgin

The only thing, until now, that I have used coconut oil for was soap making.  I had read so many bad reviews on it, considering it's pretty solid when room temperature . Hence, I never used it for preparing any types of food s.  Until now. I purchased a jar of non-gmo/organic virgin coconut oil. This stuff is n ot cheap either, so I waited u ntil I had a $ 3 off store coupon for it (while on sale). What did I use it for?

Tidbits and Herbal Tea Making

I have only tried my home canned pepper mustard sauce on chicken so far.  I know meatballs would be wonderful, but this time I tried it on organic pork tenderloin (in the crock pot). Delicious.  Another winning way to eat from our summer stock up.  We topped it over organic brown rice, and had a side of roasted brussel sprouts.   We are having another cold day. 

Happy New Year ~ Sister's Question ~ Popcorn Storage

Happy New Year! I was out getting wood for the wood stove, and snapped this quick sunrise photo.  It's not the best photo, but winter sunrises here are difficult to catch.   At our Christmas family gathering, my one sister asked me, "so now what are you doing?  You're done with the garden right?" To answer her question,