Thank you to my friend Kate over at Food Babbles! In the height of summer with plump strawberries everywhere I knew I wanted to make them into jam before they’re all gone and the cold weather sets in. And you… Read moreBalsamic Strawberry Jam
When we used to visit my grandparents – on my dad’s side, in the country – I remember loving to play “store” in their pantry in the carport. Inside was shelf after shelf of things my grandmother had put up…. Read more5 Tips to Get Started Canning – Don’t Be Afraid!
During the couple of weeks that I had a super abundance of fresh strawberries, I ran across a recipe for raspberry sauce (a Ball recipe) that grabbed me. I made the switch from raspberries to strawberries, and am living happily… Read moreChocolate Strawberry Sauce – For Canning, Gifting or Just Eating!
While I am perfectly aware that it’s only July, I also know that I’d like to give my friends Homemade Vanilla Extract for Christmas this year. It doesn’t necessarily take six months to make, but the longer is sits, the… Read moreHomemade Vanilla Extract
We try to eat seasonally and invest in foods that are at their peak during all times of the year. I can as much as possible for storage, but one of my pet peeves, is picking a bounty of fresh fruits and… Read moreTips for Storing Fresh Produce (INFOGRAPHIC)
Prep Time 45 min. Total Time 45 min. Servings about 9 (1-cup) jars or 144 servings, 1 Tbsp. each Ingredients 5 cups prepared fruit (about 4 pt. fully ripe red raspberries) 1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine… Read moreRed Raspberry Jam
I only started canning a few years ago. My grandmothers use to “put up” all kinds of goodies and I hoped to follow in their beautiful footsteps. I’ve made some really fabulous jams and preserves since then, but I’ve… Read more18 Tips to Make Canning Easier
My relationship with America’s favorite condiment is long and complicated—and, for that matter, so is ketchup’s culinary history. As summer approaches and sales of the country’s best-selling condiment head for their cookout-fueled annual peak, it seems as good a time… Read moreHomemade Ketchup
I’m so excited! Our local berry farm opened for everyone to start picking strawberries this week. We love to go out to the farm and pick whatever’s growing in the field. Right now it’s strawberries. In a few weeks it… Read moreCanning Basics- Awesome Infographic!
Apple picking is a popular activity across the US, and a great way to get the family out for an outdoor activity that’s full of fun, and nutritiously sound. The science behind apple harvesting, and apple growing is more complex… Read moreUltimate Apple Picking Guide
