Canning white potatoes is a very easy process. You'll need a pressure canner, glass mason jars and basic canning supplies. When selecting potatoes...select small to medium sized potatoes with unblemished skins. You don't want to be canning ones that are super-soft or have sprouted. Stick quality … [Read more...] about How to Can Sliced White Potatoes with Home Canning Tips
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Make Your Own Delicious Peach Iced Tea at Home with Adagio Teas
Iced tea is one of the preferred beverages in our home. We primarily drink sweet tea but also enjoy some of the fruit flavored iced teas too. With that said, We've tried many brew-at-home brands over the years and never found one that we liked. Well, until now. Let me introduce you to the Peach … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Delicious Peach Iced Tea at Home with Adagio Teas
Red Raspberry Jam Home Canning Recipe
When we purchased our home 15 years ago we were surprised to find 7 red raspberry bushes at the back edge of our property. When we first discovered them...they were a mess. The following year my husband got into those thorny bushes and pruned them down. A year after that....we got a wonderful crop … [Read more...] about Red Raspberry Jam Home Canning Recipe
What to Serve at a Warm-Weather Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness, great food, and giving thanks. But what if this year's Turkey Day is set against a backdrop of balmy temperatures and the faint whiff of sunscreen? It might not be the stereotypical image of fall leaves and cozy sweaters, but a warm-weather Thanksgiving has … [Read more...] about What to Serve at a Warm-Weather Thanksgiving Feast
How to Make Homemade Applesauce
Making homemade applesauce is so easy! I make several batches of apple sauce every year. You can refrigerate it for eating now, freeze it for later or process it using the water bath home canning method. Homemade applesauce is 100% better tasting than anything you buy at the grocery store. Plus, you … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Applesauce
Apricot Jam Home Canning Recipe
Apricot Jam...it's one of my top 5 favorite fruit jams in the world. With that said, I'm all about homemade jam, not the stuff you purchase from a store. Today's home canning recipe is for Apricot Jam. You'll need basic canning supplies, glass mason jars, the ingredients listed below and a water … [Read more...] about Apricot Jam Home Canning Recipe
Creative Ways to Use Bulk Candy for Events and Parties
Main Points* Bulk candy can act as decoration and entertainment at your event.* A creative candy presentation can enhance the overall experience of your guests.* A candy choice as a party favor adds a personal touch. Bulk candy is not just a nostalgic treat–it is a fun thing to add to any event or … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Use Bulk Candy for Events and Parties
Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe
Every year our backyard garden does extremely well...especially our zucchini. This past growing season we planted just 2 plants and go at least 15 zucchinis from them! I'm always looking for new recipes that utilize zucchini and found a great one that I had to share with the readers of the TCC blog. … [Read more...] about Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe