As we are gearing up for summer have you remembered to put on your sunscreen? If you are like me, I have lots of outside activities such as fair, gardening, camping, and hiking planned. It is important to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays and sunburns. Why Sunlight? Sunlight is essential for many […]
Planning to Preserve
Planning a vegetable garden and knowing what your family likes to eat prior to preserving helps prepare you for a summer of family fun. There are many fresh vegetables that we enjoy from our gardens such as tomatoes, lettuce, peas, and more. With planning and effort, we can create a garden to enjoy all our […]
Gluten-Free Baking Basics
Gluten is the name for one of the proteins that is found in wheat, barley, and rye as well as specialty wheat such as triticale and spelt. These proteins such as those found in wheat flours make dough elastic and stretchy. This elasticity also traps gas within baked goods, which provide a light airy structure. […]