This jam sounds so delicious & the directions are clear enough that I think even I could make this. Wouldn't jars of this jam make great gifts? Maybe as part of a gift basket or a hostess gift. Yum. The one thing I'd change is to remove the lavendar just after taking the cover off in Step 2. I don't think she meant to keep the lavendar in … [Read more...]
Chop Your Fruit and Vegetable Costs
Many people trying to lower their food budget find their biggest challenge is affording fresh fruits and vegetables. For one thing, they are not all that cheap. For another, if you forget about them they will go to waste, forcing you to pour money and good food down the drain. I hate that. I try to keep that from happening as much as … [Read more...]
Canning: Basic Salsa
I like this recipe because it uses all fresh ingredients. I can't see using canned ingredients in something like this.This takes some time chopping, but if you have a food processor it might speed things up. She gives good instructions for gettng the peels off the tomatoes easily. It's actually a very good tutorial with plenty of photos. The … [Read more...]
Preserving Autumn: Classic Applesauce Recipe
If you have your own apples or just prefer making applesauce from organic apples, here's a great tutorial. The photos are mouth-watering & beautiful. Take a look & see if making applesauce is for you.Yellow delicous apples make great applesauce. They have a touch of tart flavor that keeps it interesting & they "mush up" easily. Other cooking … [Read more...]
Green Tomato Chutney
When your tomato plants have only green tomatoes and a frost is forecast, pick those green ones & make chutney. Of course you could also make fried green tomatoes. But the chutney makes great gifts.Click title for link at Instructables. … [Read more...]
The Best Bread and Butter Pickles
This is the #1 recipe for pickles on AllRecipes. So if you want to try your hand at making pickles you might as well start with the best!Click title for link at AllRecipes. … [Read more...]