Preserving Summer: Everything You Need to Know About Canning, Drying, and Freezing
When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, the next step is preserving the bounty. Many people fear that canning or drying…
Garden Vegetable Soup – Preparing and Canning
The gardens are planted, and I’m looking forward to making my grandma’s homemade vegetable soup with garden-fresh produce. Whether your veggies are…
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…
Stacy Lyn’s Top 10 Kitchen Tools—Great for Christmas Gift Ideas!
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Banana Pudding In Mason Jars
This recipe for Banana Pudding in Mason Jars will go with you wherever you need it! Banana Pudding is a classic southern…
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…
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…
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…
Canning and Freezing Your Harvest
One of my fondest memories was walking into my Granny’s kitchen with the fresh vegetables cooking on the stove and the meat…