Inevitably in the month of September, I always buy myself a birthday gift. Is that wrong? But, I always really NEED it, whatever “it” is. Here is what I got myself this year: An awesome 20 quart, stainless steel pot for canning! I am already in love with this pot! It replaces this pot,Continue reading “Happy Birthday to Me”
Category Archives: Canning and Preserving
Farmers Market Leftovers
Occasionally I get asked the question, “What do you do with the produce you don’t sell at market?” Of course a good portion of it goes to friends and family, we also donate some to the local food pantries, but I also like using our “leftovers” in such projects as these: Roasted Garlic Pasta SauceContinue reading “Farmers Market Leftovers”
Strawberry and Mixed-Berry Jam
I am slowly but surely getting better at jam and jelly making. Granted, I haven’t practiced a lot, because we are just now starting to get enough fruit to process. But I have practice quite a big on jalapeno jelly, and last summer, with tomato jam (it is delicious … trust me). Now, I amContinue reading “Strawberry and Mixed-Berry Jam”