Sunflower seeds

I almost forgot to update ya'll on the sunflower seeds.... First, I took about 3/4 cup of salt and mixed it into about 3 quarts of water ... Next, I stirred all the seeds in and got em boiling... Then they simmered for about 2 hours and came out looking like this... Next, I spread them out on cookie sheets with paper towels under and on top and dried them overnight.... And it was inevitable that I'd make a mess at some point... This was that point. Even the sink wasn't safe from my messiness... Anyway.... After they dried, I baked them at 300 for 30-40 minutes... (I tied both, I prefer 40 minutes) Yummy! They came out tasting better than the ones you get at the store...! Next year... I'm harvesting just a bit earlier and I will get more than the birds and squirrels get! Not too bad of haul from our little sunflowers though...