Hello Tipper! This is my first visit to your blog, and I love it! I have been going back a couple pages, and reading everything. You do a really great job! I live in WV (near Parkersburg), so I love history and info to do with Appalachia! I grew up in Glenville, where the WV State Folk Festival is held every June, and I adore Bluegrass music! Thanks for posting how to make kraut the old fashioned way! We don't grow it, but I may get some cabbage and give it a try. I wonder if the nutrients stay in pickled foods? Do you have recipes for kraut? I usually just "fry" it with a little bit of sugar to tone it down a bit. I'd love to hear of some other ways of preparing it, if you know of any. :-) I also have a blog, which is mainly about my gardening and art, in case you'd like to visit. It's at http://wvclaylady.com. Have a great day! Shannon

This is a super sweet tote! You make the best stuff! :-) Thanks so much for the pattern! Have a great day! Shannon http://www.scentsy.com/shannonwilliams