Kalamitykelli

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I am a woman who lives in Norman Oklahoma. I love to can as a hobby. I have a full time job and do this on the side. I use my grandmother's recipes that I learned by her side when I was young. I have tons of experience and love to help new canners learn to preserve food. I can answer your questions and offer suggestions. This blog is for those, like me, who are domestically impaired and just want to do something that will help future generations practice the retro kitchen arts. I am also looking for an agent to publish a book I have written on the same subject!

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LATEST ARTICLES ( 223 )

Unable to Choose Winner Due to Tornadoes

I am sorry – I am unable to choose a winner at this time. There have been many tornadoes around my home – I had to dodge 4 just trying to get home. My daughter... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Aren’t YOU The Lucky One?

Do any of you have allergies? Boy I do and when the weather gets more sunny and warmer it’s beautiful —– but there is always the risk of an allergy attack –... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Blue Mason Jar Giveaway Winner & One Final Giveaway

Can you believe four giveaways in four weeks? By the time the final winner is announced, Lawyer Boy will be married and on his honeymoon with Minnie Mouse in th... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Chocolate Pear Jam and Blue Mason Jar Giveaway

Have you ever been over to the Eliot Eats blog? It’s this wonderful mix of elegant and down to earth recipes, garden tips, restaurant reviews and narration of... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
And the Winner of the Le Creuset Is……..

Will YOU be the winner this week?And the winner is: DaAnn! You have 24 hours (until 5:00 PM CDT) Monday May 6, 2013 to contact me through either this blog or... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
A Recipe, An Interview, A Giveaway Winner and A Le Creuset Giveaway!

I saw some Bread Pudding Cupcakes on the Imperial Sugar Website and it gave me the inspiration for today’s recipe. We will get to that in just a moment. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Bakin’ Bacon

Do you bake your bacon? I have been for years and it is so much better than putting up with the bacon smell in your clothes, hair and house for hours and hours! Read more
Posted on 17 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Winner of the Giveaway Announced!

Something is wrong with my computer guys! So sorry I can’t post anything more than this or copy and paste the random number picker – but I can say... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Say Yes To The Dress Episode

For those of you who asked, Minnie Mouse’s (Lawyer Boys intended) episode of Say Yes To The Dress will be on this evening at 8:30 PM on TLC –... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
It’s National Grilled Cheese Day!

Did you know that April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Day? And April is Grilled Cheese month. My daughter is the best grilled cheese artist – there is no one... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Oh, SNAP!

I’ve got my Nana’s recipe for Chess Pie to share – it is my birthday cake of choice and always has been. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Aunt Irene’s Old Fashioned Mustard Potato Salad

My Aunt Irene and Uncle Ray introduced my parents. I remember the Sunday morning Uncle Ray pulled into his driveway. He walked out to the car as I stood in the... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Bread Sticks

Ever since my Crockpot Hot Rolls were such a hit, I have been trying to come up with another and I finally did this past weekend. I can’t wait to use this when... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Strawberry Crème Roulade

A few weeks ago I entered a giveaway at Hungry Happenings. Time went on and I really didn’t think much more about it. About the same time I also entered a... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Rainbow Bundt Cake Plus Bonus Peeps!

This cake is so easy and so pretty! I first saw it on the Betty Crocker website and that recipe said I could find the original cake by Arlene Cummings at Cooks... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Easter Egg Truffles

/Kelli’s Retro Kitchen ArtsTuesday is my son-in-law’s birthday. He loves Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and since I had seen several versions on Pinterest lately,... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Bunny Rolls – Only NOT!

Bunny Rolls/Kelli’s Retro Kitchen ArtsI’m a little ticked off right now – a few weeks ago, I saw a picture of the cutest bunny rolls on Facebook with a link to... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Baked Chicken Nuggets

/Kelli’s Retro Kitchen ArtsMy Nana always said you cannot count on the weather until after Easter. Last Friday? 83 F degrees. This Friday? There is a chance of... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Cheep Chicks!

Cheep Chicks/Kelli’s Retro Kitchen ArtsThe weather here was in the 80’s Friday and Saturday – today? 40’s. I am not a big fan of winter so I am sooooooo ready... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
Beer Cheese Soup with Meatballs

Kelli’s Retro Kitchen Arts/ Beer Cheese Soup with MeatballsThis is the closest I get to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day these days. Mr. Picky Eater “can’t stand”... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES