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Tomato Salsa

Tomato Salsa: Frugal and best spaghetti sauce ever ! For the best results, use high quality fresh tomatoes. But, if you have decided to make salsa on your own, and are now reading this, I am sure you already know that. This year, when salsa was done, I have packed… Read more »

Blackberry Jam

  This Blackberry jam is perfect for first time making. Quick version with four ingredients only !   Blackberries are very healthy fruit. They contain vitamins and minerals that have many anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. These are good enough reasons to start making homemade blackberry jam on your own when… Read more »

How to Dry Marigold Petals

  How to dry marigold petals aka calendula to have home dried edible plant to use in your kitchen.   Marigold flowers are excellent replacement for zafferano / saffron when cooking. How to dry marigold petals? After harvest, separate petals from flowers and lay them on paper towel. Make sure… Read more »