Food preservation techniques and recipes to help preserve seasonal produce and cut your grocery budget.
I am really starting to appreciate small batch jam making. We are just too busy lately for me to be able to devote an entire day to jam making and canning, and honestly, while it is nice to have a large supply of jams and jellies on hand I really don’t need 10 jars of …
This small batch apricot jam has a nice bright flavor, without being cloyingly sweet. It has the perfect balance of sweet to tangy.
Some bread machines have a specific jam-making setting, use it to easily make a small batch of raspberry jam. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, and all the work is done for you!
Here we are near the end of August and sweet corn season is winding down! It has been a crazy summer at our farm (but in a good way!) The corn has done remarkably well considering the soggy weather we have had lately all summer. I have tried to stay connected with you guys during …
These Pickled Red Onions are a zesty topping for burgers, dogs, and tacos. Process them in a water bath canner for long term storage, or make up a quick batch for the fridge.
The Ball® freshTECH Electric Water Bath Canner + Multicooker is no longer on flash sale, I hope you were able to get one if this sort of canner would be useful for you, both my best friend and I grabbed one and we will both be receiving it early this week. Because so many of my readers …
Enjoy these pickled garlic scapes atop a salad, or as an addition to your relish tray. This hot water bath canning recipe is great for beginner canners.
I am really starting to appreciate small batch jam making. We are just too busy lately for me to be able to devote an entire day to jam making and canning, and honestly, while it is nice to have a large supply of jams and jellies on hand I really don’t need 10 jars of …
So, I was told that this is the last weekend for strawberries. I hate when the strawberry season ends, but we have taken full advantage of the season, we have made preserves and eaten a ton fresh, but I still need to get some in the freezer. I whole-heartedly believe strawberries are best enjoyed just as they are: …
Does anyone else do a happy dance when you see fresh strawberries are finally available at local farm stands and farmers markets? Because the strawberry season is over in the blink of an eye, I don’t mind putting in some time in the kitchen to make sure I can enjoy strawberry treats all throughout …