It was a perfect day to make Dilly Beans. I bought 2 pounds of perfect young green beans, fresh dill, and vinegar. I had Kerr pint canning jars leftover from when we used them as candle holders, hanging in the trees at our very first Little Bird Farm party. I even found the big canner and all the necessary accessories when I unpacked more boxes this week. I settled easily into the rhythm of this new kitchen - new to me, that is. I enjoyed the feel of the kitchen, catching a glimpse from the kitchen sink of neighbors walking their dogs on the ditch-bank road. A black and white kitty visited our kitchen door, looking at me in a confused way, wondering who lives here now, I suppose. All the while, I enjoyed the process of packing the jars, adding the red pepper, garlic, and dill to each jar, and then the vinegar mixture. What a lovely feeling it is to place the jars into the canner, allow them to boil ten minutes, and gently lift them out - beautiful. Within minutes - "pop-pop-pop". Each lid seals perfectly.
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I live the simple things, the rhythm of living somewhere comfy and cozy, and making something you can see, smell and in your case, taste, when done. So gratifying!
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