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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Blogger Festival – Pay It Forward Blogger Style
Last month, a woman named Jenni Field over at Pastry Chef Online blog posted a fantastic suggestion on a Food Blogging Group I belong to that we should all... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Homemade Cherry Mash Candy
My dad loved Cherry Mash candy but he was diabetic and could only have one once in a while. When the candy company came out with the Mini-Cherry Mash, it was a... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sugar Cookies Try #1
As many of you know, I do not make New Year’s Resolutions. Instead I choose something new to learn about all year-long. One year it was cooking, another it was... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Enchiladas
I am bone tired! I got up at 4AM this morning, my day off, so I could get started on all the projects I have to do, get my hair cut and colored, and supper on... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Orange Marmalade
I made marmalade today. I was rather rushed because we were doing all the weekend errands and work we usually do in one day because we sat with Rocket... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls
Recently, I was reading different recipes at a Linky Party where I saw a picture that appeared vaguely familiar, no it wasn’t one of my pictures but the food... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Spring is Coming!
First, I want to thank everyone for your good comments, thoughts, and prayers during this time of loss for our family. I want to share a quick recipe that I mad... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Angels on Horseback
If I had titled this “Rumaki” you may still not have known what I was posting about today but when I say chicken liver – I’m losing a bunch of you! Read more
Posted on 31 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Taco Meatball Wreath Appetizers Or a Meal
Several days ago, I was reading my FB newsfeed when one of the pages I follow showed this great picture saying they were preparing that meal for dinner. The pag... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Warm Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup
It’s been so cold here. Weather that we are not used to and only appreciate for a short time, to be sure! Yesterday Mr. Picky Eater requested chicken noodle sou... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
New Year’s Eve Noshing….
My husband and I always stay home on New Year’s Eve. When we were younger, we always went out but I’m not interested in freezing to death in a dress or dodging... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
My Goodie Trays
I got up this morning at 4:00 AM to start baking and making — treats for my goodie trays. I already attempted caramels last night. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Orange Cake w/ Dark Chocolate Ganache
Mother Kalamity called this evening to visit. When I was young, she used to get upset with my Nana who would call to visit seemingly not knowing that an entire... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
Although I didn’t know any of the families affected and Connecticut is a “fer piece” from Oklahoma, the only words I find fitting, expressing how I feel are... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Candy Plates and Wreaths
Friday I was watching The Chew – a show on ABC at noon weekdays. I saw the tail-end of a segment showing peppermint candy made into plates used as serving dishe... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mr. Picky Eater Decorated Today
When I got home from work today, my husband had decorated the house for me – what you don’t see is that behind that camera it looks like The Grapes of Wrath!... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Evil Skeevers (Aebleskivers)
My dad was Danish. For many years we drove to Janesville, Wisconsin at Christmastime to spend it with dad’s only living relatives, his cousins who had kids abou... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Homemade Little Debbie Swiss Cake Roll
Mr. Picky Eater loves Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls. LOVES them. For those of you who don’t live in the U.S. or have access to this kind of sweet, this is... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Candy Christmas Lights
I saw this on Hungry Happenings and not only was it easy – it was cool, so I just HAD to make them! Go over and look at all the fabulous creations at Hungry... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Rockin’ Crème De Menthe Brownies
I love brownies and this recipe is great! Sometimes I have enough time to make homemade and I use this recipe, although the last time I posted about it I was... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES