Good Morning! Welcome to The Homemaking Party!
How is everyone's social distancing going? We are starting to go a little stir crazy. Well...not me---I love being at home. But my super social kids are finding it a bit unnerving. Ha!
A local produce company who usually services the public school kitchens is selling their stock to the public at wholesale prices. I visited them last week to pick up some nice produce and have spent the last few days canning, freezing, drying, and baking it all up. Jamie and Elisha got in on the action and undertook a big pickled asparagus operation!
Making pickled asparagus is fairly simple and pretty rewarding. Pickled vegetables are healthy snacks and can be used in garnishes, hors d'oeuvres, or eaten plain. Most of our family loves it---I admit, I've not tried it! Ha!
Our favorite recipe is this one from AllRecipes.com. The kids like it better when we leave out the chili pepper flakes. Also, the store was out of dill seed this last time we made it so we used dill weed and it was just fine!
It's been difficult to find our normal amounts and selection of groceries these last couple weeks, which just emphasizes to me the need to have a better stocked pantry and knowledge of cooking from scratch. I didn't realize how much I'd really slipped into being less and less of a traditional homemaker, especially in the kitchen, until all this corona crazy came along. It's nice to be able to hit "reset" and get back into some of the things I loved to do in my home.
Thanks for stopping by---I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got to share!
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I love pickled asparagus! It is a joy to see Jamie and the kids get involved. Happy Homemaking!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's been fun for all! Brenna wants to make brownies today!
DeleteI have never tried pickled asparagus and it sounds good. My son bought a bunch of canning supplies for me for Christmas and we are itching to get some things done, her remembers the tomatoes I used for everything, that ill be the first.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting!
Stay safe!
Oh wonderful! Canning is so rewarding. Have fun!
DeleteI Love canning myself and pickled asparagus is a new one for me. Thanks for sharing. The kids look wonderful helping out. You have such a big amazing family dear.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting.
Keep safe you all.
Fabby
Good to see you, friend! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteGood to see you are all keeping busy!
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed to have a house full of family. Staying home is wonderful. It's just hard when it is necessary for scary reasons!
Stay well!
Yes, I agree!! We are finding fun ways to pass the time. Hope you are well!
DeleteSarah, I've never had pickled asparagus, but I know I would love it. When I do this I will, like you, leave out the chili pepper flakes. I do love chili pepper flakes, but not in my asparagus. Thank you for hosting.
ReplyDeleteI have not pickled asparagus before, but I did pickle some okra several years ago! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Vintage Charm!
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