Gary (belpre) thisd is for you!
 

In case you were wondering Gary....here's Mandy...

I'm at home this weekend doing domestic stuff...making pickles....

Anyway I am at this moment making beet pickles...

and...

Mandy decides she wants to "see" what I'm up to....

First...she has to see what's in the sink...I'm peeling the beets...

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Then...she kinda gets in & checks the stuff...

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And...

Low & behold....she decides ... maybe...they might be good to EAT????

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Now, whoever heard of a CAT eating BEETS????

Opie says Mandy sure is purrty
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Enough with all this BS. I need an update on the basement?? Any new pics??

Not yet Mackman...gotta wait till winter...too much to do outside to worry about inside...nother month snow will be on the ground, so maybe then!

Hey! Share your recipe for pickled beets!!! I love them! I just made some sweet jalapenos...ummmmmm.....

roflmao!!

Bloo...mine ... I make a brine with pickling spice & sugar...gives 'em a bit of a zing...way tastier...will get exact recipe & post when I get home OK?

That sounds great! THANK YOU!!

Buster says Opie and Mandy are both purdy...tasty lookin

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Bloo...

Beet Pickles...

3 Tbsp pickling spice in spice bag
2 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
10 cups cooked, peeled beets

Combine sugar, water, vinegar in large heavy pot, add spice bag. Boil gently for 15 min.

Pour over prepared beets in hot, sterile jars, leaving 1/2" head space. Process for 30 minutes in canner.

I like to let them sit for 6 weeks before using.

Makes about 6 pints