Top 20 Most Popular Posts of 2023
Here they are: the most popular posts of 2023. Each January, the top 20 most popular from the previous year always include…
Persimmon Jam Recipe
This persimmon jam recipe is one delicious answer to the question, “What to do with lots of persimmons?” This bright orange, sweet…
Bacon Jam Recipe
Bacon and jam are two delicious staples of a Southern breakfast. Why not put them together in a bacon jam recipe? Then…
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Homemade apple cider vinegar is an incredibly versatile and healthy condiment. It’s also a great way to utilize apple scraps that would…
Pear Cider’s Bubbly Cousin: How to Make Perry
Both pear cider and fermented perry are super refreshing ways to use up a pear harvest. We had a ton of pears…
Recipe for Strawberry Jam
You’ll only need 5 ingredients to make this recipe for strawberry jam. Really! All you need to make scrumptious homemade jam are…
Stacy Lyn’s 5 Favorite Summer Canning Recipes
If you have a vegetable garden, you probably get an explosion of produce in the summer. What can you do with that…
Jams, Jellies, and Preserves: My Most Popular Recipes
Canning Time Is Almost Here! Spring is here with summer on its heels! Soon it will be one of my favorite culinary…
Pickled Daikon and Carrots Recipe
This Pickled Daikon and Carrots Recipe are a new sweet and sour favorite in my kitchen right now. Since we’ve harvested so…
Easy Berry Sauce
This Easy Berry Sauce is great over pound cakes, ice cream, cheesecake, lemon cake or pie. One of my fondest memories of…
Classic Pickled Okra
Okra is an amazingly versatile vegetable, meaning there’s so many ways you can eat it. Because of its unique texture, it can…
Classic Tomato Jelly
Tomato Jelly may sound like a stretch for some, but I’m of the opinion that the rest of the world only needs…
Heirloom Cowpeas Recipe
Have y’all heard about cowpeas? You may have never heard that name, but you’ve probably had the variety of them known as…
Squash Relish from Your Garden Squash
Squash relish is the perfect answer to: “What do I do with all this summer squash?” Canning squash is easier than you…
Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe
This Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe sold me on growing my very own pumpkins even though I’d never liked eating pumpkin in the…
No Fail Red Pepper Jelly Recipe
I have been making this red pepper jelly for years and have never had this recipe fail. It is super easy and has the perfect consistency for glazes, sauces, and yes…thumbprint cookies (my favorite). If you’ve never tried red pepper jelly you might think it’s super spicy. The great thing about making your own pepper jelly is that you control the outcome. It doesn’t have to be spicy at all.
Loquat Jelly
One of the treasured fruits found in the South is the loquat, but it’s not very well known. I know it sounds…
Basic Tomato Sauce
One of life’s treasures is knowing how to make the perfect basic tomato sauce. Just about every culture has its own version of basic…
Quick Pickled Peppers
If you’ve already eaten up all the pickled peppers in your pantry, but you’re craving some right now, here’s a recipe for…
How to Ferment Cabbage: Making Sauerkraut
How to Ferment Cabbage: Making Sauerkraut Who doesn’t enjoy a large scoop of sauerkraut on their all natural hot dog in the…