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Last month we came across a bargain buy on fresh strawberries at our local farmer's market that we couldn't resist. We bought 4 pounds of strawberries and used half of them to make this delicious homemade jam. While at the market we picked up 4 stalks of Rhubarb at a good price too. * This post … [Read more...]

Our backyard garden did really well this past growing season. We planted 6 cucumber plants in late spring and ended up with a slew of cucumbers all season long. One thing I enjoy making with some of the cucumbers that we harvest is homemade Sweet Cucumber Pickles that I home can using my water bath … [Read more...]

Earlier this month we stopped by one of our favorite farmer's markets and found a special deal on fresh corn. They were selling freshly picked ears for .40 cents an ear with the 13th ear free. Typically we pay .75 cents to $1.00 per ear so I took advantage of the sale and purchased 4 baker's dozen … [Read more...]

Our backyard garden this year is doing really well. We planted broccoli, 4 different type's of tomatoes, onions, red beets, green and red bell peppers, peas, cucumbers, and zucchini. We also grow our own red raspberries, blueberries and concord grapes. We really enjoy growing our own food and … [Read more...]

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...]

Every year I like to make a few jars of homemade Strawberry Jam using my water bath canner. I enjoy home canning and when I make strawberry jam I use the recipe in my Ball Blue Book. This jam is really easy-to-make and tastes 100% better than it's store bought counterparts. * This post contains … [Read more...]

Early June through October is my home canning season. Throughout the season I will make and can several different flavors of homemade jam, soups & stews, chili, fruits, vegetables, salsa, etc. I enjoy canning and my family enjoys eating all of the goodies throughout the winter season. I make a … [Read more...]

Every year I like to make this homemade chili when I’m doing my home canning. You can use this chili throughout the winter when you want classic chili, as a topping on baked potatoes, placed in a tortilla wrap, as a salad topping, etc. You can season it to be mild or spicy-hot when preparing … [Read more...]