Nectarines are one of my favorite fruits! They're sweet and juicy but not overly so. One way you can preserve fresh nectarines is by home canning them using a water bath canner. The process is really easy. Once they've been properly processed, they're shelf stable for 1-2 years. That's right...shelf … [Read more...] about Home Canning Nectarines with Recipe and Tips
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Apricot Jam Recipe for Home Canning
This homemade apricot jam is delicious when used as a spread on toast, breads, bagels, muffins and even when used as a chicken or fish marinade. It's fairly easy-to-make and is preserved using a water bath canner. You'll need glass mason jars (pint size) and your basic water bath canning supplies. … [Read more...] about Apricot Jam Recipe for Home Canning
PATH Flavored Sparkling Water: A Step Toward Sustainability
As a family that is committed to cutting down on sugary beverages, PATH Flavored Sparkling Water has proven to be a delightful and sustainable addition to our kitchen. Having recently discovered PATH, we were immediately drawn to its emphasis on environmental responsibility, not just through its … [Read more...] about PATH Flavored Sparkling Water: A Step Toward Sustainability
Chex Cereal Snack Mix with M & M Candies and Mini Marshmallows
Last weekend we had the grandchildren over for a sleepover and movie night. For snacking, I whipped up a batch of Muddy Buddies Cereal Snack Mix. I make it the traditional way but tossed in a few extra goodies to really ramp up the flavor. Once you have it prepared you want to store it in an … [Read more...] about Chex Cereal Snack Mix with M & M Candies and Mini Marshmallows
Wiley Wallaby Gourmet Soft & Chewy Licorice – The Perfect Holiday Stocking Stuffers
Wiley Wallaby gourmet licorice is soft and chewy, bursting with delicious flavor. If you're a licorice lover, there's no need to look further for the satisfaction that you crave. Their licorice is packed full with fresh fruit flavor and contain less sugar. They're fat-free, contain no high fructose … [Read more...] about Wiley Wallaby Gourmet Soft & Chewy Licorice – The Perfect Holiday Stocking Stuffers
Blackberry Apple Crisp Recipe
This blackberry apple fruit crisp is easy-to-make and only requires a few basic ingredients. The fresh blackberries add just a little bit of sweetness to it but still allows the "apple taste" to shine through. The fall season is the perfect time to whip up a homemade apple crisp! Apples are … [Read more...] about Blackberry Apple Crisp Recipe
The Magic of Pizza!
Pizza has hands down taken the international crown for being the world's most popular comfort food, bar none! There is something magical about its round expanse of delicious and varied toppings all sizzling from the oven's heat on a bed of bubbling melted cheese over a sea of luscious red tomato … [Read more...] about The Magic of Pizza!
Baked Butternut Squash and Cheese Casserole Recipe
This was our first year of growing Butternut Squash in our backyard garden and I'm happy to report that it was a total success! We planted 2 Butternut Squash plants with each one yielding approximately 6 large squashes each! Over the past few weeks I've been using them in various recipes like this … [Read more...] about Baked Butternut Squash and Cheese Casserole Recipe