>I just found out today that I've been awarded the coveted and highly
>sought "Prestigious Processor of the Pantry" medallion.

Way to go Barb! Here in the great Pacifc NW we call those type of awards Queen
of the Kitchen - but PPP is way more PC.

Now that I'm Fair Judge I've retired from canning competition (at least for
the near future, may have to move to Minnesota some day) but tomorrow I have a
fun job. I'm one of the "resident experts" at the Oregon State Fair to sit in a
booth in the Home Arts Building and answer canning questions.

Ma Pickle (finally back on-line)