This Peach Bavarian Gelatin Dessert is really easy-to-make and only requires a few ingredients. When I make this recipe I make it a day ahead of time to allow the gelatin to set up and to fully chill. It was a big hit at our backyard cookout and pool party last month, so I wanted to share the recipe … [Read more...] about Peach Bavarian Gelatin Salad Dessert
Recipes
Mild Zucchini Salsa with Recipe and Home Canning Tips
Last month we harvested a few large zucchinis from our garden. I've already canned several jars of zucchini relish and zucchini pickles. You can find both of those recipes on the blog. This time around I knew I wanted to make a large batch of mild zucchini salsa. Making your own salsa is an easy … [Read more...] about Mild Zucchini Salsa with Recipe and Home Canning Tips
Home Canning Chicken Soup with Recipe
Every year I like to home can 18-21 quarts of homemade chicken soup to use throughout the winter. I will typically can it during the months of July and August when fresh vegetables become available from our backyard garden. Canning your own soups and stews is a lot easier than you think! These foods … [Read more...] about Home Canning Chicken Soup with Recipe
Home Canning Seasoned Tomato Sauce with Recipe and Tips
Every year I make sure we plant plenty of tomatoes in our backyard garden. We use fresh tomatoes all throughout the summer for salads, sandwiches, salsas, sliced & tossed on top of pizza, on burgers, etc. I like to preserve at least half of our harvest by making homemade tomato sauce and/or … [Read more...] about Home Canning Seasoned Tomato Sauce with Recipe and Tips
Cucumber Slices Topped with Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
Hubby and I have been trying to eat healthier the past 2 months and last month we started making these delicious cucumber slices topped with cheese and cherry tomatoes. We've had a great crop of cucumbers and tomatoes from our backyard garden this year, and this was an easy way to use some of those … [Read more...] about Cucumber Slices Topped with Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
Steep Echo Sorbet Repose Recipe
Last summer I invested in a homemade ice cream maker and my family loves it. A lot of people use their ice cream makers only during the summertime but I've been using mine year round. It's really easy to make your own homemade ice cream and sorbet once you have one. I really enjoy anything lemon … [Read more...] about Steep Echo Sorbet Repose Recipe
The British Baking Book – The History of British Baking, Savory and Sweet
A meticulously researched, beautifully written, and richly photographed cookbook celebrating the recipes, ingenuity, history, and heritage of British baking. With over 100 iconic recipes, Oats in the North tells the wonderfully evocative story of baking in Britain—and how this internationally … [Read more...] about The British Baking Book – The History of British Baking, Savory and Sweet
Home Canning Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe
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...] about Home Canning Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe