Canning tomatoes was one of my first solo canning projects. It is fun and simple and having tomatoes on the shelf is such a great thing. You can use them in so many venues. Chili, spaghetti, stew, pizza sauce and the list goes on and on. Most people, at least most people I … [Read more...] about Yes you CAN! Canning Tomatoes
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Heritage Recipe: Shaker Pickles
(This picture depicts two different stages in the pickle process. The one on the left is already in the sugaring stage. The one on the right, is in the vinegar stage) For years my family has been making this recipe for pickles. They are a yummy sweet pickle that is crazy easy, … [Read more...] about Heritage Recipe: Shaker Pickles
Dewberry Jam
Over the weekend my children and 2 of my nieces that were staying with us went out and picked me some of the remaining dewberries. Remember Dewberries are very much like blackberries. They taste a lot like blackberries, but rather than grow up vines, they stay fairly low on … [Read more...] about Dewberry Jam
Our Growing Garden Update:: 7.11.13
Our garden is growing beautifully! There are still TONS of weeds I need to do battle with, but we have had an extraordinary amount of rain and I just simply have not been able to go out and contend with. One of my favorite beds in the whole garden is my sunflower bed. I made … [Read more...] about Our Growing Garden Update:: 7.11.13
Super Simple Crockpot Applesauce
I like to buy apples in bulk. We can go through a LOT of them in this house. But, occasionally I will have them set and become soft. The family is not as fond of them then. I know... it is a bit spoiled, I suppose.All is not lost though! They are not to be thrown out to the … [Read more...] about Super Simple Crockpot Applesauce
