Rarely am I accused of jumping on the bandwagon of the latest and greatest thing. Sometimes, yes. More often then not, though, I like to know something works before heading down that route and “why fix something that ain’t broken?”. When it comes to canning I also want to know it is safe to feed […]
Not sure what to do with an excess of apples? Here are a few ideas, as well as links to recipes and instructions. Applesauce – NCHFP and PYO Sliced Apples – NCHFP Apple Cider Vinegar – PickYourOwn Apple Cider – PYO I tried making Apple Cider Vinegar a few years ago. While it was not hard, I will try it […]
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Have you noticed a lack of canning posts this year? If not, I sure have. I have also noticed the lack of variety in our home canned items in the pantry, the abundance of empty jars sitting around, and the amount of other items left over from past canning seasons. The jam and jelly making […]
Breakfast today is to be muffins. My fall back has been chocolate zucchini muffins, but I am ready for a change. Several jars of Green Tomato Pie Filling sit on the shelves of the pantry needing to be used. My initial thought was to use the bread recipe, making muffins instead. However, I do not […]
Canning during the spring season is not what usually comes to mind when I think of filling the pantry with beautiful results of gardening labor. However, that is where I am starting this year. Goal #1 Use up all my current canned goods. After taking a canning hiatus last year, I find myself still with […]
This post is part of a series about produce auctions across the USA. While this is not a comprehensive list, I have tried to include auctions about which I can find information. If you know of any others, feel free to leave a note in the comments section. New Jersey is called The Garden State for a […]
This post is part of a series about produce auctions across the USA. While this is not a comprehensive list, I have tried to include auctions about which I can find information. If you know of any others, feel free to leave a note in the comments section. New York State currently has 6 produce auction sites […]
You can not do it all. Maybe that is not exactly accurate. Perhaps it should say that “Usually every gardener can not grow everything all the time”, or even “Most gardeners do not want to grow everything all the time.” For various reasons, most gardens contain a few key things or a variety of things along a […]
Earlier this year we used up the last of our pearsauce from 2012. It was an alternative I made when we were blessed with being able to pick pears for free, but had no apples. Applesauce is not something that is a necessity at our house. Instead, it is something the kids like and I […]