Living in Colorado can provide a surprise when baking our favorite recipes that were developed for sea level. Many of our recipes tend to fail like when a chocolate chip cookie just spreads out over the cookie sheet or a cake fails to raise. At any elevation at 3,000 feet or above sea level, baked […]
Drying Fruit
Drying fruit can be a rewarding activity. It is a simple and safe introduction to preserving food. The result is a healthy, tasty snack. Drying food, sometimes called dehydrating, is one way to make food last longer. The process of dehydration can inspire creativity because dried fruit has very different flavors and textures compared to […]
Let’s Talk Canning
It is that time of the year that we are seeing lots of produce ready for harvest in our gardens, community gardens or farmers markets. Knowing the proper canning method and equipment needed to preserve the produce for your family is important. This article was originally published in September of 2021. Canning is something that […]