I recently came upon this Polish Dill Pickle Soup by Sommer of A Spicy Perspective and was instantly intrigued. We love Dill. I love finding ways to rescue food. Our kids have been practicing their knife & sauteing skills. My father had recently delivered a load of potatoes. So, of course, we made it...
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Pickling isn’t just for summer time! Looking to add something crunchy to your relish trays at the upcoming Holiday gatherings, or even to share with your neighbors? Grab some cucumbers or other veggies and get pickling! Quick Pickles, AKA Refrigerator Pickles are stored in the refrigerator, so there isn’t any need for a boiling...
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Continuing our Homemade Christmas theme, we’re sharing a delicious trio with the amazing teachers in our lives! A jar of Hot Cocoa Mix, a jar of Homemade Marshmallows, and a little jar of crushed Peppermint Candy Cane. This creamy dreamy Hot Cocoa just may be what snowy days are may for! This year, I...
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Updated – June 1, 2023 Amish Christmas Jam is a low-sugar cooked jam made with Pomona’s Pectin. Pomona’s Pectin contains no sugar or preservatives and jells reliably with low amounts of any sweetener. This recipe, originally an Amish recipe, was adapted from one sent to Connie Sumberg at Pomona’s Pectin by Nancy O’Neal of Bedford, Virginia....
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We think that these Honey Jars are simply delightful! Our most recent additions to the Honey Jar Line: Hive Jar This attractively designed 12 oz Skep (Hive) Jar is the perfect container to showcase honey. The front and back of the jar provides a surface for labeling. Muth Jar Our 4 oz Muth Honey...
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Father’s Day is coming up…and we set out to find a DIY project for Dad that would be useful, fun, kid friendly, frugal & easy to personalize. It can be pretty tricky to find that perfect Father’s Day gift or DIY project…but I think we’ve landed on a favorite! Grilling season has officially arrived...
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(Updated – August 28, 2020) Summer is coming to a close, and it is time to round up the last of the tomatoes and preserve them for winter. We made quite a few batches of this roasted tomato sauce. It is so good, we even ate it as tomato soup…yes, it’s just that good!...
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