Very healthy and fragrant jam that is sweet and sour. Like gooseberry, blackcurrant berries have enough pectin itself so you don't need to add more pectin. Jam can be stored for a year or more in a cool dark place. You can add the blackcurrant jam to tea, ice cream, pancakes or in different pastries.
Citrus Mint Lemonade
Citrus mint lemonade is a great reason to sit back and kick off your flip-flops. Try adding a bit of rum or tequila and you'll get a great drink for a party with friends. Limes can be replaced with lemons. If it's too sweet, add a little bit more club soda and lime juice to your taste. Perfect drink...
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Ferns
Hardy Ferns are the most ornamental of foliage plants, and their near-infinite diversity guarantees that every garden can make good use of them, they are a must-have for shade gardens. Ferns require little care and will thrive in many locations that would discourage fussier plants. They are also deer-resistant. Most prefer slightly acid, woodsy soil and require shade. They are...
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Cucumber-Tomato Salad
I look for easy ways to use fresh veggies during this laid-back time of year, so here is another simple recipe for when you have extra cucumbers and tomatoes.
This is a light tasty salad from my childhood. Usually we use sunflower oil, but it can be replaced with olive or vegetable oil, or alternatively mix the vegetables with sour...
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Lilies
Daylilies and lilies like to get their start in the fall. Lilies are bulbs with long, elegant stems and fragrant flowers.Because blooms open at various times, most lilies live one to two weeks. Colors include white, yellow, pink, red and orange; many have a deeper color (freckles) on the inner petal. Daylilies are perennials with long, slender foliage and...
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Tomato-Pepper Pasta Sauce
My husband made a great tomato sauce for ravioli but you can use this sauce for any pasta also. The sauce is simple to make, full of flavor and can be enjoyed for a few days in a row with all different kinds of meals. The tomato-pepper pasta sauce an excellent dish for a casual dinner at home or...
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Red Cabbage
Most Georgian recipes are spicy and flavorful and this recipe is a good example. It's an excellent appetizer to serve at dinner or on a holiday. Crunchy and slightly spicy cabbage pairs well with meat, potatoes or pasta. In the marinade you can add apple cider vinegar as well. If you love spicy food you can add an...
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Easy-Cheesy Quesadilla!
Hi! This is Nikita again. Today I made quesadillas! A quesadilla is basically a Mexican grilled cheese with queso which means 'cheese' in Spanish. The quesadillas I made needed one tomato, some Canadian bacon, and some green onion. The cheese I used was mozzarella. I first cut all my ingredients into small pieces ( with the mozzarella you can...
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Feta Cheese with Garlic and Herbs
This mixture is well served with crackers, toast or fresh vegetables. Also, you can stuff sweet peppers of different colors with this mix, freeze for 1 or 2 hours, then cut into slices with a sharp, slightly heated knife. It will look very pretty on a plate....
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