Last year I made this recipe for the first time, and oh...6 pint jars was NOT enough. It isn't a quick recipe by any means, but it is so worth it. The flavors are so fresh. You will never want to buy commercial pasta sauce after you make and try this. So far I have… Continue reading Canning 101: Basil Tomato Pasta Sauce
Category: Preserving
Seedless Blackberry Jam
When I was young my Dad would go out and pick blackberries on his overly cultivated canes out back. He put a lot of time into weeds....some guys went to the bar after work, my Dad spent his in the thorns. Which meant if my Dad got a huge mixing bowl full, my Mom would… Continue reading Seedless Blackberry Jam
Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries
Blackberry season is here in the PNW, which I try to not miss. It's free food, after all! Foraging is the best time of the year. Around town, I have a mental list of where I can find blackberries, red huckleberries, old apple and plum trees and so much more. When I can blackberries for… Continue reading Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries
Cheesemaking: Mascarpone
On a lark we ended up at a local farm that is licensed to sell raw milk on a Sunday drive. It's not exactly easy to get to, but worth the drive. Raw milk is the best choice for cheesemaking, but you have to find a farm and also know it is licensed and run… Continue reading Cheesemaking: Mascarpone