Fun measuring from Japan

Im so excited to get a gift from my sweet cousin Gina in Japan. She is a foodie like me and an exceptional cook. Cant wait to use my new measuring spoons/tools. Thank you for the written translations.

Tomato time-lets get canning! Salsa! 

Ive recently descoved the love of canning my own salsa. Every late summer Ill can my stewed italian tomatoes and tomato sauce- but salsa comes out so nice. I do not make it spicy hot. Heat can be added at serving time for me. 5-7 pounds ripe tomatoes ( blanched ice bath peeled and chopped)…

Straberries Strawberries 

As a kid my family looked forward to the day of picking wild strawberries. There was always a small two week perioud every early summer to get. We would have our buckets and climb the big hill and find the fields of heaven. Id eat more than hit my bucket. Mom would pull out the…

Summer salad with spring baby greens… a must! 

Baby greens from my porch planter and fresh straberries and blueberries just coming into season. Summer is here … baby greens Sliced strawberries fresh Blueberries fresh Carrot ribbons Onion Crumbled danish blue (realy creamy bite) Drizzle with light fresh dressing… my choice is basalmic and olive oil … just dont drown this yumminess!