It’s my favorite time of year! CANNING TIME! My fondest memories are canning with friends (remember all of those crock pots with apple butter? LOL!) I’ve come to realize that most people are scared canning is a lot of work, because it is when you do it by yourself….which isRead More →
It’s my favorite time of year! CANNING TIME! My fondest memories are canning with friends (remember all of those crock pots with apple butter? LOL!) I’ve come to realize that most people are scared canning is a lot of work, because it is when you do it by yourself….which isRead More →
This is the biggest thing to hit my blog since my EZ Wheat Bread recipe. This ladies and gentlemen is why I no longer can salsa. You can buy salsa easy enough but this…..this…..can not be bought at the store. It is so delicious, so impressive–like pull it out whenRead More →
I guess you could say apple butter runs in my blood…because, well, it does! You see my German ancestors (lovers of all things sausage and apples) came and settled in a little Illinois town known for their apples. In fact, they picked that spot because it was so much likeRead More →
So, one of the best things about my move is that I was able to move close to my canning buddy! In Utah, we spent many a Summer day canning until she moved. And now we are reunited! The best thing about canning is the friends you make while canning.Read More →
And of course, here is my favorite kind of jam-the no sugar added kind! Why? Because I love that it tastes more like the actual fruit. It can be tarter than regular jam, but I like a little tart. I did my nectarine jam this way and it is awesome!Read More →