Summer is great time for salsa and chips. Tomatoes and peppers are fresh at the market or in the garden. During these months we all enjoy making salsa and sharing it with friends and family at gatherings. We can also preserve this summer feeling to enjoy throughout the rest of the year. Basics for Canning […]
Canning Red Wine Jelly
Food preservation is making a comeback in many homes across the country. Canning, drying, and pickling were once a fact of life and ensured people had healthy food to eat year-round. As times have changed, many of us have lost the knowledge and skills required to preserve foods. Making wine jelly is an easy and […]
Making Jams and Jellies
Making jams and jellies was one of my favorite memories as a child. Our family would travel to places that allowed us to pick our fruit. Nowadays I either grow my own fruit or find a local farmers’ market to purchase fresh picked fruit to make jams that can be enjoyed throughout the fall, winter, […]
