I came across this infographic and was in instant love. I need a poster of it in my kitchen to help others learn 😀 Pickle like a pro - and make it so easy, any one can do it! The infographic covers refrigerator pickles and how to water bath can them as well. Source: Fix.com… Continue reading Pickle Like A Pro
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Cherry Espresso Preserves
I've found that working with liquid pectin isn't my favorite (I prefer dry), but in some recipes it works well. This is a different kind of jam, not like anything you have had before most likely! If you like smaller cherry pieces, feel free to chop them, instead of quartering. Cherry Espresso Preserves Ingredients: ½… Continue reading Cherry Espresso Preserves
Lemony Basil Tomato Soup
I have never had the taste for tomato soup, particularly if it came out of a metal can. Childhood affects one more than they'd like to think....but if you make an amazing fresh tasting soup and can it using modern techniques, it might change your mind - as it did mine. This recipe though was… Continue reading Lemony Basil Tomato Soup
Handcrafted Marinara Sauce
I won't lie, making pasta sauce from scratch to can is time-consuming. It'll have you wondering why you are standing there, sweating...when you could just drive to the store and buy it. Right? But....it is worth it. You know what goes into it. No thickeners, no stabilizers, no gums. No preservatives. Canned in glass jars,… Continue reading Handcrafted Marinara Sauce