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
Recipes
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
Baked Cheesy Italian Zucchini Bites
Looking for a way to use up some of that zucchini from your garden? This recipe only requires a handful of ingredients and is really easy-to-make. They're best served right out of the oven or reheated to a warm temperature. If Italian cheese isn't your thing...you can use whatever type of cheese you … [Read more...] about Baked Cheesy Italian Zucchini Bites
How to Make and Freeze Sweet Potato Fries
I love a good French Fry, especially sweet potato fries. Over the years I've looked for a brand that totally satisfied my craving for them and have always been dissatisfied with what I found in my grocer's freezer. I'm the type of person who dislikes seasoned french fries. I don't need Old Bay, … [Read more...] about How to Make and Freeze Sweet Potato Fries
Home Canning Sweet Cucumber Pickles with Recipe and Tips
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...] about Home Canning Sweet Cucumber Pickles with Recipe and Tips