This is one of my favorite recipes from childhood, and the very first thing I canned once I learned how! It’s still the one thing I have to can every year. The bright summery taste of fresh peaches and fresh pears is amazing on toast, bagels, or biscuits on a snowy January morning (and all …
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I recently had the pleasure to read Melissa Norris’ new book “Hand Made: The Modern Guide to Made from Scratch Living”. So much more than just a recipe book, Melissa really invites you into her life, sharing personal stories from her childhood and family life intertwined with some seriously delicious recipes, handmade gift ideas and …
It’s early October and here in New England there is a definite chill in the air. There is nothing better on a chilly fall day than homemade soup! This is my go-to soup recipe. It’s easy, hearty, and makes a ton so I can enjoy leftovers for lunch for a few days! My favorite is …
It is spring time and our girls are in full egg production mode! We have easily 8 or 9 dozen eggs in the fridge right now, so eggs will be featuring in many meals in the next few days! These cheesy egg enchiladas are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner and are easy to make …
Aren’t old cookbooks the best? My mom has an old copy of a Farm Journal Canning & Freezing Cookbook that I have photocopied lots of recipes from to put in my big recipe binder. I particularly like this book because you can almost read it like a novel, there are interesting notes and comments on the …
Who doesn’t love a fresh grown garden tomato? We grow 9-10 plants of different varieties every year. I like to include cherry tomatoes for snacking, big slicing tomatoes and of course paste tomatoes for making fresh sauce. The problem with a lot of canning recipes is the HUGE amount of tomatoes you need to make …
I love cheese! Hard cheese, soft cheese, melted cheese – it’s all so good! As much as I love cheese I have never tried my hand at making it myself. When I was given the chance to review Gianaclis Caldwell’s amazing book “Mastering Basic Cheesemaking” I was super excited! I have to admit the process …
Summer is such an exciting time of year – not only is my garden bursting with fresh fruits and veggies, but local farmers markets are full of colorful vegetables, fragrant fruits and so much more! I love wandering the aisle of a farmers market checking out what everyone is harvesting. Sometimes I see things that …
It’s that time of year! Summer is in full swing and your garden is bursting with fresh veggies. If you have ever grown zucchini you know that even one plant can yield pounds and pounds of harvest. There is only so much zucchini my family will eat, so I like to shred & freeze a …
I admit it, I have a major cheesecake weakness. It’s definitely my favorite dessert. Because of that, I have tried A LOT of cheesecake recipes. My favorite kind of cheesecake is a nice, creamy NY style cheesecake and this recipe never disappoints. You can add your favorite topping (I like fresh strawberries) but it is …