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!
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
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!
Let me just get this out of the way right here at the beginning…I love figs. I love the taste. I love the color. I love the sentimentality. Unfortunately, most people have only been exposed to figs via the fig… Read moreFresh Fig Preserves
