There are so many reasons that I enjoy summer and one of them is being able to have fresh locally grown fruits — one of my new found favorites is watermelon. I was one of those people that just cut a watermelon open and into slices, but to my amazement I have found so many […]
Before You Can, Let’s Talk Equipment
Summer’s bountiful harvest is here, so I have canning on the brain! Using proper equipment when you preserve is a key ingredient to achieving a product that is both safe to eat and high quality. For those new to canning, the prospect of new equipment can be overwhelming, but in many cases you can make […]
Making Fresh Salsa and Vegetable Chips
Vegetables provide a variety of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that give us many health benefits. They help us grow and maintain strong and healthy bodies. They also help us fight off infections and chronic disease, and reduce our risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Naturally low in fat and calories, vegetables are low/no […]
