[blackdog]

And home pickling actually improves the nutrition values of most things. Another great find is mushrooms getting a bit old. They are either $5 for an 8 ounce container, or just about free as they begin looking aged. Pickle them in garlic, cider vinegar, olive oil, hot peppers, etc....

And yes, these shopping and food preparation habits are time consuming, but convenience comes at a very heavy price.

[bantam]

Indeed. Like you I started making some of our own stuff. Amish style chow chow, and making my our sausages, blood sausage, pickles, and like you pickled eggs. With near 30 chickens we have an abundance of eggs.
Yes, some procedures are time consuming but great, if for nothing else to keep traditions alive in making certain things