How to Make Pumpkin Puree
Making pumpkin puree is the first thing I think about when I see those sweet little sugar pumpkins starting to ripen in the garden! Some of them will be used…
Easy Blackberry Jam
My "Easy Blackberry Jam" recipe is made with fresh blackberries that grow in my backyard. Making jam is one of my favorite things to do with fruit! My family eats…
Canning Apple Pie Filling
Canning apple pie filling is one of my favorite things to do when apples come into season every fall! Having an amazing apple pie filling recipe makes the process even…
Pear Sauce Recipe
Every September, I pull out my pear sauce recipe because the pears on our trees are just about ripe! Pear sauce is so similar to apple sauce, given that apples…
Canning Meat
Ever get tired of expensive, mediocre, canned meat at the store? Want to take control of the quality of the food you eat by learning how to can meat safely? …
Blanch and Freeze Fresh Vegetables
Blanching and freezing are great ways to preserve the nutrients and flavor of your vegetables. By blanching the vegetables briefly in boiling water, you can stop the enzymatic process that…
Canning Peaches
Canning peaches is one of my favorite summer pastimes! Having canned peaches all winter long is a great way to whip up a quick cobbler, pie, muffins or quick bread.…
35+ Jam Recipes for Summer Fruit
Homemade jams and jellies are some of my favorite things to make every year, especially in the summertime! Using my best recipes, I make jam for my family, friends, clients…
Water Glassing Eggs: Preserving Eggs Long-Term
Refrigerators have only been around for about 80 years, so how did we keep eggs preserved prior to that? A very simple and effective method, water glassing eggs, has been…