Jam making isn't hard, if anything, it is one of the simplest ways to learn how to can! And...if you use pre-bought pectin it is even easier. Be sure to read the boxes/containers of pectin, some types have preservatives added (usually liquid pectin). Sure Jell and MCP brands are both sold on the West Coast… Continue reading Blueberry Jam: Canning Summer
Month: July 2014
DIY Pantry Make Over
When Kirk and I were looking at our house, the owners had put two bookcases in the 'mud room', which sits off the kitchen and goes out to the garage. The bookcases were their attempt at a "pantry". While in theory I could have out the food in our kitchen, it wasn't convenient by any… Continue reading DIY Pantry Make Over
DIY Roadside Chic Lawn Furniture
How do you embarrass your 16 year-old son so badly they want to slide into the foot well of the van? See a free piece of metal furniture on the side of the street and hit the brakes hard 😉 Hahaha! Anyhow, a few weeks back, the neighbor around the corner was moving out and… Continue reading DIY Roadside Chic Lawn Furniture
National Blueberry Muffin Day Giveaway & Recipe
National Blueberry Muffin Day is today! And what better way to celebrate it with a recipe AND a giveaway? Krusteaz has a delicious and simple Wild Blueberry Supreme Muffin Mix that is easy to mix and bake. I have been very grateful to have a "little help" in the kitchen, since my new pantry was… Continue reading National Blueberry Muffin Day Giveaway & Recipe