Eight large, fresh beets
one cup vinegar
half a cup of sugar
one and a half tsp whole cloves
One and a half tsp whole allspice
Half a teaspoon of salt
* Instructions:
Beets: scrub, then cut off tops to 1 inch. Put in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Heat till boiling. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes on low heat, or until tender. Take out of the water and let cool. After peeling and slicing, put the beets in a basin and reserve.
Add the vinegar, sugar, cloves, spices, and salt to a small saucepan. Heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over the beets. For at least one hour, refrigerate. Before serving, drain.
My DIL Shamed Me for Posting a Picture of My ‘Wrinkled Body’ in a Swimsuit — I Gave Her a Wake-up Call
When 68-year-old Patsy shared a joyful swimsuit photo from her Miami vacation, her daughter-in-law Janice mocked her “wrinkled body.” Heartbroken, Patsy decided to teach Janice a lasting lesson about respect and self-worth.
Returning from their first trip alone since grandkids took over their home, Patsy and her husband Donald felt rejuvenated by the Florida sun. But Janice’s hurtful comment on Patsy’s Facebook post stung deeply, and Patsy wasn’t about to let it slide.
At a family barbecue, Patsy unveiled Janice’s deleted comment to everyone, highlighting the age-shaming. Her message was clear: respect and kindness transcend appearances. Janice apologized, realizing her mistake, and Patsy’s stance on self-worth was affirmed.
In the end, wrinkles are symbols of a life well-lived, a lesson Patsy made sure everyone understood that day.
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