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Fall is just around the corner and apples will be plentiful in the northeast. During the Autumn season I like to can my own apple pie filling which can be used several different ways. I've used my home canned apple pie filling to make cobbler, crisp, muffins, bread, turnovers and of course, apple … [Read more...]

Five years ago when we moved into our home we planted 4 raspberry bushes at the back of our property. During the first year we only got a handful of berries, but as the years have gone on...we've gotten more and more. I now get enough fresh red raspberries to make a batch of homemade jam every … [Read more...]

For the past 3 years we've been sharing with you some of our favorite home canning recipes. A lot of people think that canning is a difficult and time-consuming process. However, once you learn the basics, you can quickly can some of your favorite foods. My family loves plums...purple or yellow, it … [Read more...]

Twenty years ago my Father-in-Law introduced me to home canning and one of the very first things that I learned to process and can was pickled red beets. Once I had mastered the beets, we moved on to various veggies, then to fruits, jams & jellies and then to soups & stews. My Father-in-Law … [Read more...]

When it comes to backyard gardening, cucumbers are one of the easiest things to grow, at least for me. Every year I plant just a few plants and always end up with an over-abundance of fresh cucumbers which I happily enjoy! We like using fresh cucumbers to make cucumber salad, tuna salad boats, … [Read more...]

During the month of September I spend a LOT of time in my kitchen freezing food and home canning foods for the upcoming winter season. It's a great way to preserve what's left in my backyard garden. In addition, I like to visit some of our local Farmer's Markets and pick up some bargains on what … [Read more...]

Every year we plant a backyard garden and always get a lot of zucchini. For some reason, zucchini grows extremely well in my backyard. This year we planted only 4 plants and so far, we've gotten over 18 large zucchinis from them! So, what do I make with all of the ones that we harvest? Well, I'm … [Read more...]

Twenty years ago my father-in-law gave me my first home canning lesson and I've been hooked on canning ever since. The first thing that I learned to preserve and home can was pickled red beets. Over the years, I've expanded my home canning experience to include all kinds of sauces, jams, jellies, … [Read more...]