My first memories of three bean salad were at a park called Lake Dixon, where my family rented little boats and picnicked on the shore. There were always potucks and parties there too, and...
Canning Butternut Squash
Aldi had butternut squash for 59 cents a pound, so I picked up 8 in different sizes. Winter squash is a winner to stock up on, because it lasts for months on your counter. No need to come right home...
Apple Scrap Cider
This year I discovered how to turn fruit scraps into something special. You can make vinegar, syrup, and jelly by boiling it down and saving the juice. I actually started making apple cider flavored...
Canning Beef Roasts
One of the reasons I can, is to stock up when prices are low. So when I saw beef prices started to rise, I stocked up. Beef sky rocketed at one point, and the only place it's come back down is at...
Home Canned Blueberries with Lavender
When it comes to canning blueberries, people automatically just think jam and freezing the berries. While I certainly can blueberry jam and freeze the berries too, a good price point on blueberries...
Peach Peel Syrup
One reason I love cooking, is it's creative, which is particularly important when you buy produce in bulk. In my blog post, "What Should I Do With All This Produce?" I lay out some creative options...