Refrigerator Pickles

2 large cukes 1/2 yellow onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1c water 1c cider vinegar 1 1/2 c sugar (to taste) salt (to taste, 1/2 t?) 1t mustard seeds 1t turmeric 1/2 t celery seeds 1/2 t pickling spice 1/2 t red pepper flakes

Toast spices to help release flavors, combine with . . . → Read More: Refrigerator Pickles

Apricot Preserves #1

5# Apricots juice and zest of 1 lemon 3c sugar 1c, scant, water kernels from 1/2 of the apricots

Combine all ingredients, cook, process!

Apricot Lavender Jam #1

4# Apricots (Blenheim) Juice and zest from 1 lemon 3c sugar 1 scant cup water 1/4 cup fresh lavender flowers kernels from about 1/2 of apricots

Combine all incredients, except for lavender flowers in a heavy pot and cook until nearly done.  Add lavender flowers to taste and cook another 5 to 10 . . . → Read More: Apricot Lavender Jam #1