Category Archives: Recipe Redux

No Bake Desserts (Recipe Redux)

When I read what the topic was for this months Recipe Redux feature, there were many no-bake items that came to mind. And I am sure that my fellow Recipe Redux Blog contributors will have a wide spectrum of no- bake desserts to share. But the one recipe that came to mind was a recipe that my Grandmother used to make at the holidays and a tradition that my Mother has continued into my adult life. Here is the written
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Fall in Love with Grapes!

We have always been a household that eats our fair share of grapes. When I purchase grapes I look for firm grapes that are plump. They should not be rock hard, but fairly firm to the touch. They should be inspected, and be free of discoloration, mold or soft spots. Also avoid any shriveled fruit. Grapes can be store unwashed in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. When you are ready to use grapes rinse well under cold
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Other Uses for Canning Jars!

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I work in an extension Office.  We are in contact with many groups.  We have a large data base to use when we need something for a class.  This summer we used donated canning jars for a 4-H camp.  We placed hose clamps on a 3’ x 12” board.  We tightened them up with the jars inside, and filled them with dirt and herb seeds.  The kids
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