It’s almost summer and school has barely ended. Your kids are sitting on the couch; and one says those two words every parent dreads, “I’m bored”. As a parent, we know this happens every summer, so why wait until your children are out of school to find activities. Before school lets out, sit down as […]
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, […]
Let’s Talk Canning Equipment
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. Canning Equipment When putting food up using a canning method there are some […]