Strawberry jam is one of the most popular flavors of fruit jam around the world. It's sweet but not overly so. It's delicious used as a spread on toast, bagels, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, English muffins, etc. It's equally as good when used in your favorite Thumbprint Cookies Recipe, … [Read more...] about Homemade Strawberry Jam Canning Recipe
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The History of Mead and How You Can Make Your Own
Mead, often referred to as the "nectar of the gods," has a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. This ancient beverage, created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes combined with fruits, spices, grains, or hops, holds a special place in the annals of human civilization. This post … [Read more...] about The History of Mead and How You Can Make Your Own
Favorite Mexican Cuisine and Cookbook Recommendations
When it comes to eating various foods and dishes from around the world...Mexican cuisine is one of my favorites! I'm not talking about the type of food you get in a fast-food drive-thru. Nope, I'm talking about good authentic Mexican cuisine you make at home or get from a good restaurant that makes … [Read more...] about Favorite Mexican Cuisine and Cookbook Recommendations
How to Blanch and Freeze Green Beans
Freezing green beans is an easy process! It's a great way to preserve those beans for a later time. In this post we will give you very easy steps on how to prepare, blanch and freeze your fresh green beans for later use. Once properly frozen...they will keep for up to 1 year. When you're ready to … [Read more...] about How to Blanch and Freeze Green Beans
Zucchini Pineapple Bread Recipe Baked in Glass Mason Jars
This year my one and only zucchini plant in our backyard garden gave us several nice-sized zucchinis. Last week I baked a batch of homemade Zucchini Pineapple Bread in glass mason jars. I love baking in the jars which gives you nice single-serve or 2-people serving sizes. Also a nice way to make … [Read more...] about Zucchini Pineapple Bread Recipe Baked in Glass Mason Jars
Sauteed Fresh Yellow Squash Side Dish Recipe
This year we've tried our hand of growing squash in our garden. We were pleasantly surprised that one plant produced 9 squash over 5 weeks of time. I opted to can 5 quarts of diced squash to use this winter when making casseroles, stews or stir-fry recipes. Last week I made an easy-to-make stove-top … [Read more...] about Sauteed Fresh Yellow Squash Side Dish Recipe
The Craft of Winemaking: Understanding the Process and Techniques
Key Takeaways * Understanding the basics of winemaking from grape to bottle. * Exploring the significant role of terroir in wine characteristics. * Learning about the influence of traditional methods on today's wine production. Basics of Winemaking Winemaking, also known as vinification, … [Read more...] about The Craft of Winemaking: Understanding the Process and Techniques
Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe for Grilled Chicken Wings
This honey barbecue sauce recipe is for those who like their chicken wings more on the sweeter side than the spicy side. Everyone in my family enjoys this recipe including the kids. They won't touch spicy foods. Once you have the bbq sauce prepared you'll want to marinate the chicken wings in the … [Read more...] about Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe for Grilled Chicken Wings