I have been saving eggshells in the freezer and had accumulated a gallon bag plus another half gallon. The bags have been annoying me lately because I keep shifting them around to make room for other things in the freezer. Inspired by the chicken edition thread, I decided it was time to get rid of those shells so I baked them and then ground them up in my blender. I now have a pint jar of ground eggshells.
The eggshell ‘dust’ is something that can be consumed as a source of calcium either by people or pets. I did not take out the membranes which are pure collagen so that is also in the dust. What I will most likely use the dust for is when planting tomatoes, adding a couple tablespoons to mix in the dirt.
Two more major kitchen projects remain on the to-do list. I need to make two batches of Blackberry Merlot jelly and I also have hog fat to render into lard.
I smashed up dried eggshells the other day, too. I mix them with Bone Meal in an old ice cream bucket and do as you do for my tomatoes, peppers, zukes and cukes.
Absolutely NO Blossom End Rot on anything. It’s magic!
I have your package ready to mail and will do so when I go to town next week for supplies. The ‘Canary Bird’ Zinnia seeds and a few other hand-crafted surprises are in there for you, to repay you for the BEAUTIFUL finger-less gloves you knitted for me & Mom. I wear them when I’m crocheting; they’re so cozy!
Also - if you do make up that jelly, I would gladly trade you for some of our homemade Maple Syrup if you’re interested. :)