Mushroom Ketchup

Earlier this year, I got the urge to try making mushroom ketchup.

I knew from recreational reading that ketchup or catsup has been around for a long time. In the 1700s, it was mostly what we now call Worcester sauce, and mushroom ketchup. As a kid, this never sounded good to me, but as I grew up I learned to like mushrooms. After we moved to our area, where many varieties of highly-sought-after gourmet mushrooms literally pop out of the ground, the idea began to make my mouth water.

Geo. Watkins Mushroom Ketchup

The ideal: George Watkins Mushroom Ketchup

Recently, I found a recipe online, and gave it a try.

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August Ends

It’s time to close out August for the year. The other evening, we sat on the new deck (see On Deck and The Deck’s Finished) and enjoyed the view, featuring a rainbow against the Coast Range across Lynn Canal.

(Photo: Mark A. Zeiger.)

(Photo: Mark A. Zeiger.)

I’m home alone off and on for the next week or so. Aly’s offering adult support to a young friend in town while her parents are traveling. She and Michelle are staying with the friend in town a few nights a week, as it helps them get to work early on the days they need to do that.

With August ending, and September upon us, I spend most of my time and effort bringing in more firewood for the coming winter.

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