We’ve got a few soup mix recipes for mason jars that would be great for gifting, or maybe your own meal planning. 🙂 The aroma of a hearty soup makes our home a little warmer, calmer, and where one wants to be. Gifting soup mixes in jars can be a simple, thoughtful, and economical...
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Summer is coming to a close and fall has arrived! The season has come for winter squash to mature in gardens and farmers’ fields. Sharon, from Simply Canning, shares her recipe and some tips to pressure can winter squash, such as butternut and pumpkin. Simply Canning, is a great resource for information on canning...
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You’ll find that this corn relish is a very versatile condiment to have handy! It pairs well with everything! Top tacos with it, add it to a dip, kick up some grilled chicken, fish, or pork by serving with corn relish. Serve it alone with tortilla chips, or stir the corn relish into a...
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The smoky flavors in this peach bourbon BBQ sauce come from a combination of lightly roasting the peaches and adding chipotle powder. Thank you to Joel MacCharles and Dana Harrison, authors of Batch and Well Preserved, for sharing this recipe with us. “We discovered the magic of ground chipotles while on vacation with our...
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If you canned some cherry pie filling this year, you’ll want to try this Cherry Rhubarb Cobbler recipe. Thanks to Sharon from Simply Canning for sharing the recipe with us! Simply Canning, is a great resource for information on canning safety, recipes, canning tips and how to’s. The articles are easy to read and...
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Marisa McClellan, full-time food blogger, author and canning teacher, is sharing her recipe for homemade Chocolate Sun Butter with us. It’s made with sunflower seeds, which makes it a nut-free spread. Knowing how to make nut and seed butters at home is such a useful skill. It’s a money saver for sure (small jars...
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Many families are repurposing their outdoor space into a new era of victory gardens in an effort to be proactive during the coronavirus crisis. These gardens are symbols of self-reliance, food production and community resilience. Some families might be new to growing their own food, others may grow food in much larger quantities than...
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A few years ago we had a hands-on jam canning class with Marisa McClellan of Food in Jars. This delightful Pear Vanilla Jam sweetened with honey was the result of that class. It’s perfect with yogurt, or spread on waffles – even by the spoonful! If you haven’t swapped out sugar for honey in...
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