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    Lemon Lavender Rose Jelly – A Floral Twist on Classic Preserves

    August 14, 2015 /

    It feels like forever since I’ve done any canning. (Though in reality, I did make a garlic dipping sauce yesterday – remind me to blog that!). Honestly, it has been a while. I’ve been caught up in working outside the home, commuting an hour each way, which doesn’t leave much time in the kitchen. With our quarterly food swap coming up, I wanted something new to bring to the table. So, I pulled out my canning cookbooks and started browsing for inspiration. In Better Homes and Gardens 2014 Canning (Special Interest), I came across a Lemon Lavender Jelly that sounded amazing. Being me, I had to tweak it. First, I…

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Mint Sprig
Today’s Magic: Today, as June’s heat ramps up, consider this:

“The Summer Solstice is less than three weeks away. In ancient traditions, June was a time to gather herbs at their magical peak and infuse daily life with small rituals of gratitude and joy. Try a morning herbal tea or take a barefoot moment on the earth—little things to root you in the season.”

Maybe pop a sprig of mint in your water today, or open a window and let a little sunrise in.



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