Drying Fruit Naturally ~2020

Looking for things to do, 

to keep busy,

staying home, to stay safe,

during this pandemic.

(I did this blog post in 2020.)

 I decided to try

 drying fruit for decoration.

I dried oranges, apples,

 pink grapefruit,  and limes,

causing a lovely scent around the house.

I sliced them approx. 1/4 inch thick. 

I don't own a food dehydrator 

 I dried them naturally. 

I sponged them with paper towels

 to remove some juice.

Placed them on a rack so the 

air can get to them underneath

and placed the rack over a cookie sheet

in the oven.

I had one pink grapefruit.

I did slice some too thin.

But these are the prettiest when dried.

Limes

They were 10cents each at the grocery store

because they were getting old. 

I put them in the oven 200 deg. F 

for an hour, turning them after 30 minutes. 

After taking them from the oven

I put them on a rack near the heaters

and let them dry naturally for a few days,

turning them each day.

They are so pretty on the Christmas Tree

with the light shining through,

giving a stained glass effect.

Pink Grapefruit is my favourite.

The red light behind enhances it.

Orange

I made a wreath

with Oranges and Apples.

(I did get Annie in the photo)

Ok, she moved.

Also in a centrepiece.

I put in some cloves and allspice.

Gives a nice natural aroma.

Annie made the basket with jute rope.

I will give some to the birds,

at the feeder, as a special treat.

for Christmas. 

I notice the limes are browning.

Maybe I dried them too much.

This is the first time I dry fruit.

I have the feeling, it won't be the last.

Stay home and stay safe.

Good News!

The vaccine has arrived in Canada today.

Pfizer-BioNTech,

 I believe it is manufactured in Belgium. 

Although anyone with allergies

 will not be able to take it.

Hopefully,  another vaccine or 

something else will be made available.

Let's hope next Christmas,

 the virus will be behind us.

Thanks for your visit. xo

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