I've just uploaded my second short story on Smashwords. It's a science fiction story about a scientific study gone wrong, and is selling for $0.99.
If you don't know how Smashword works, it's a neat site full of books and shorter works of all types. You can download samples to see if you like the work before you buy, and there is lots of free stuff.
In other news, I had the gauge on my pressure canner checked this afternoon, and it is only about two pounds off, which is much better than I expected. The Agricultural Extension office in Burlington is great, all kinds of information to be had.
I've also paid for the class I'm taking in July, on canning green beans. I can't wait--learning to grow and preserve food for my family is a long-time goal of mine.
Well, enough about me for now! I've got more writing to do, plus editing, cover designing, housework (argh!) and stuff.
Until next time, Gentle Readers, take care.
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Showing posts with label pressure canner. Show all posts
What I did today.
I did not write today, instead I went with one of my sisters and Mother Dear to a few estate sales and yard sales. Got some nifty stuff, including two new Pyrex bowls and a pressure canner.
I've been wanting a canner for a long time, but no way was I going to pay upwards of $100 for a new one. So, this morning I found an old Sears canner, circa 1974, complete and in really good shape, for $30. Yeee-hawww!
The instruction book was with it, which is cool, but I know I can't use the times and pressure info due to changes in canning technology. This thing weighs a ton, too.
The wire thing on top is a jar lifter, and the brown-wrapped thing in the zippie bag is the pressure regulator. The seal looks brand new, so all it needs is a good cleaning, a proper canning chart, and something to can. I'm so happy.
Have I ever mentioned that I have a passion for old Pyrex? Well, I do. I love this stuff! It's all I use in the microwave, and I have pans to use in the oven for various baking jobs.
Today I found a nifty large bowl with 70s flowers that matches a small bowl I've had for a while. It's avocado green and really cute. I also found a large mix and pour bowl that is a shimmery almost teal color with gold decorations.
So, there you have it -- a fun day out with my family, and some cool bargains to boot. And I even went to the grocery store! Damn, I'm good. ha ha
Until next time, dear Readers. Take care and have some fun.
I've been wanting a canner for a long time, but no way was I going to pay upwards of $100 for a new one. So, this morning I found an old Sears canner, circa 1974, complete and in really good shape, for $30. Yeee-hawww!
The instruction book was with it, which is cool, but I know I can't use the times and pressure info due to changes in canning technology. This thing weighs a ton, too.
The wire thing on top is a jar lifter, and the brown-wrapped thing in the zippie bag is the pressure regulator. The seal looks brand new, so all it needs is a good cleaning, a proper canning chart, and something to can. I'm so happy.
Have I ever mentioned that I have a passion for old Pyrex? Well, I do. I love this stuff! It's all I use in the microwave, and I have pans to use in the oven for various baking jobs.
Today I found a nifty large bowl with 70s flowers that matches a small bowl I've had for a while. It's avocado green and really cute. I also found a large mix and pour bowl that is a shimmery almost teal color with gold decorations.
So, there you have it -- a fun day out with my family, and some cool bargains to boot. And I even went to the grocery store! Damn, I'm good. ha ha
Until next time, dear Readers. Take care and have some fun.
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