Kalamitykelli
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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The Domestically Impaired Guide to the Retro Kitchen Arts
http://kellisretrokitchenarts.wordpress.com/
Canning Jams, Jelly, and Everything Else
LATEST ARTICLES ( 515 )
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Wonderful Happenings This Week and Big Secret!
This is somewhat different than one of my regular posts but so many great things have happened this week that I am bursting at the seams and want to share it... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cheap Organization
This is one of my Upcycle/Repurpose posts – But I’m really proud of them and wanted to show them off! I hope you will indulge me because you might need some... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Crock Pot Pickle Pork and the Origin of My Name
I received a comment on my last post that reminded me of how I found out the origin of my name. I’ve always liked it except for a few days during elementary... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Crack—-ers
A few days ago I was talking to my co-worker on Face Book and she told me to look up a recipe called Alabama Firecrackers. I obliged and as soon as I saw it, I... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Deep Dish Iron Skillet Pizza
I hope all my American friends had a lovely 4th of July. We stayed home, Mr. Picky Eater working on projects for a show we are participating in July 20th and I... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Patriotic Cupcakes and Making New Friends
Happy Canada Day – and Happy Independence Day on the 4th! Last year’s 4th of July post was about Patriotic Parfaits and I will probably make them again. Read more
Posted on 02 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cooking with a Heating Pad
Back before I knew the correct way to pin on Pinterest, whenever I saw a picture on there I just pinned it. There I was for months pinning away willy nilly... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Omelets and a Nearly Free Ebook from Gooseberry Patch
Good Monday Morning all! I am writing this Sunday night but with auto-post it will come up on the blog Monday morning while I am at work, isn’t that amazing? I... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Quick and Easy Doughnuts
Today is Father’s Day causing me to reflect on my two dads. As far as I know, they had two things in common: me and they each went by a nickname. Buddy and Jack. Read more
Posted on 16 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Bars
Today is Top Girl and Son-In-Law’s anniversary. Yep, they have been married two years today. This is my favorite picture from the wedding. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ham Salad
I had some leftover ham that I needed to use up and while I did not have enough to make a ham loaf (which I LOVE) I certainly had enough to make ham salad. Read more
Posted on 10 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
How To Smoke Garlic
Did you ever think about smoking garlic? It is wonderful and can be used in chili, soups and stews but my favorite way to use this is in a roast either beef or... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Smoke Your Own Cheese!
I love the taste of smoked cheese, don’t you? I particularly like it made into pimento cheese but used as a spread for crackers instead of a sandwich. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Free Gooseberry Patch Brownie eBook This Week Only!
This is a quick post to tell you about another free Gooseberry Patch eBook. You don’t have to have a kindle to get it. On Amazon, where I just got mine, it sell... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Smoking Ribs in a Homemade Smoker for the Oven
You can find everything you need to build this smoker at just about any discount store in the country. As I purchased the items to make this one, I kept a... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Potatoes O’Brien
I made a smoker for the blog this weekend. Yep, I learned how to make a smoker to use in the oven when I was in Girl Scouts – we learned some incredible stuff i... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ranch Roast
Have y’all heard about My Recipe Magic yet? I heard about it from Lemons from LuLu (Tanya) who has the greatest blog. You should go visit her and see all her... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Scotch Egg Appetizer
First I want to show you a pretty cool creation and then repurpose by Mr. Picky Eater. Lawyer Boy and Minnie Mouse wanted arbors incorporated in the wedding... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
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