Home canning is a great way to preserve whole kernel corn for later use. While some people prefer freezing it, I prefer canning it! You'll need 9 to 19 pounds ears of corn for this recipe along with a steam pressure canner, glass mason jars, basic canning supplies, cutting board, corn cutter or … [Read more...] about Home Canning Whole Kernel Corn with Recipe and Tips
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Red Hot Popcorn Poppers Recipe
Do you remember eating those red hot cinnamon flavored candies as a kid? I used to love them during my teen and early adult years. Now that I'm older I really don't care for them but my great-grandchildren do! Today's guest-post recipe is courtesy of Popcorn.org and utilizes red hot cinnamon … [Read more...] about Red Hot Popcorn Poppers Recipe
Container and Backyard Gardening Ideas
For the past 8 years we've planted a backyard garden and every year it gets bigger. The first year that we started we only planted a few tomato and bell pepper plants. Over the years we've added more items. Some of them are in garden plots and a few are in containers. Yes, even if you don't have a … [Read more...] about Container and Backyard Gardening Ideas
How to Freeze Zucchini with Preparation and Freezing Tips
Fresh Zucchini can be frozen sliced into rounds, chunks or shredded. It's a great way to preserve that summer harvest for wintertime use. It's a very easy process and when properly done it can last for several months in your freezer. * This post contains affiliate links. You will need a … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Zucchini with Preparation and Freezing Tips
Summer Kitchens Could Be Your New Favorite Cookbook
I learn a lot from cookbooks, far more than just how to make a recipe. In the beautiful new book Summer Kitchens: Recipes and Reminiscences from Every Corner of Ukraine by Olia Hercules (Weldon Owen, July 2020), I learned so much about Ukraine, a uniquely special place with deeply ingrained … [Read more...] about Summer Kitchens Could Be Your New Favorite Cookbook
Baked Parmesan and Bacon Zucchini Bites
For the past 3 weeks we've been harvesting a lot of fresh zucchini from our backyard garden. I've been canning homemade zucchini pickles, zucchini relish and last week I made these delicious Baked Parmesan and Bacon Zucchini Bites. They're best served warm and are really easy-to-make. My entire … [Read more...] about Baked Parmesan and Bacon Zucchini Bites
Garden Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad is easy-to-make and a great way to use up fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and onions from your garden. You only need a few ingredients to make it, 2 hours of chilling time and it's ready to serve. Perfect for snacking or take to a family picnic. * This post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Garden Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad
Santa Barbara Original Recipe Mango with Peach Salsa
Two weeks ago my granddaughter took me into Costco to do some shopping. She has a membership and shops there often. Believe it or not, it was my first time ever shopping in a Costco store. As someone who primarily lives alone I don't have a big need on buying in bulk or stocking up. * This post … [Read more...] about Santa Barbara Original Recipe Mango with Peach Salsa