Melba's Jammin' > wrote in message
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> Thanks. In a weak moment I told my favorite farmers market vendor that
> I'd make some PBDC for him if he gives me the beets for them. He asked
> if I would; he doesn't have the time or knowledge for preserving them
> though I told him he can make some and stick them in the fridge without
> processing and they'll keep forever.
>
> What was I thinking? A couple big weeks ahead. De raspberries, de
> raspberries, Mr. Roark < just had a call from Sister Julie. De kids, de
> kids < they'll all be here by Friday. De reunion, de reunion < about 50
> of us together on Saturday at Niece Nurse Sandra's place. De beans, de
> beans. Graduation Beans on deck for the reunion and I melted my salsa
> maker thing that does a great job chopping the peppers and onions for de
> beans. If I'm lucky, the replacement will be here by Wednesday or
> Thursday. Fingers and toes crossed.

What a great time to put the Jammin' Manufacturing Plant into full
production! 50 hands would make that monumental task quickly done. Raise the
barn, already! I'll watch from my sunny porch and raise a glass of lemonade
as your ladyship lords it over her troops and they march upon that divine
vegetable's proper demise.

Long live Da Beet!

The Ranger