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Canning tomatoes is akin to putting summer in a jar. Fresh, bright tomatoes packed into Mason jars taste so good…
Pressure Canned Tuna
I used to buy cans of tuna at big box stores. I grew up on my go-to brand and loved…
Refrigerator Pickles
My friends Wendy and Roger gave me a big bag of freshly-picked cucumbers today. It’s great to have friends who are…
Marinated Mushrooms
I saw a recipe for pickled mushrooms in the cookbook “La Vie Rustic”. I loved the idea and came home…
Raspberry Freezer Jam
Freezer jam is a gateway to the canning and preserving world. It is easy, quick, and requires no special equipment such as a…
Zucchini Tomato Sauce
What do you do with a bounty of zucchini? Every year gardeners make zucchini bread, cake, zoodles, etc. But then…
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Freezer jam is a great way to enter the canning and preserving world. It is easy, quick, and requires no…
Fresh Strawberries in Syrup
What do you do when strawberry season has hit its peak? You’ve eaten hundreds of fresh berries, you’ve froze bags and bags…
Chive Blossom Vinegar
Chive blossoms are a Spring delicacy. The blossoms are big and a beautiful light purple color. The flavor of the…
Homemade Yogurt Using a Bread Proofer Box
My kids and I eat a lot of yogurt. We love it as is or mix it into smoothies. The problem…