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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Marisa McClellan, full-time food blogger, author and canning teacher, is sharing her recipe for 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 of...
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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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(Updated – July 20, 2020) It’s peach picking time! Get a Peach Salsa Recipe, peach prepping tips and a demo with Marisa McClellan of Food in Jars right here! If you’re new to preserving peaches, be sure to confirm that you’re using freestone varieties. Fighting with the peels & pits can really take the...
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As a Master Gardener and Master Preserver, Linda Ziedrich’s cookbooks – Joy of Pickling and Joy of Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Preserves collectively boast an impressive 500+ recipes for preserving! Linda has shared her recipe for Raspberry Jam from Joy of Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Preserve with us. No-Pectin-Added Raspberry Jam Like...
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Asparagus season is upon us and excited for this quick & easy pickled asparagus recipe! What we love about this recipe is that you can adapt it to include more than just asparagus. Throw in that extra bunch of asparagus you won’t have time to grill, or the beans you don’t have the heart...
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Making your own peppermint extract is surprisingly simple and is wonderful to have on hand in the kitchen. It works well if you want to make a delicious peppermint bark, a cake, or even a brownie with a little mint flavor. Recently, we were doing some holiday baking and we took a look at...
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