Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
This is the absolute best sweet pickle recipe that I have ever made or eaten! When tasting this recipe some people guess that they are bread and butter pickles. That is because they are a sweet pickle. However, in reality,
Because we get lots of questions on how to make pickles we decided to share our favorite crispy dill pickle recipe. We love to make our own pickles from our garden cucumbers. But how disappointing when you open a jar
When I first tried pickled asparagus I was pleasantly surprised at the slightly sour, yet classic flavor of the asparagus in every bite. What I wasn’t happy with was the cost of jarred versions in the grocery store! So we
Every year we pick so many cherry tomatoes that we end up spending hours searching the internet for various ways to use them. This year we were determined that no produce harvested from the garden would go bad before we
Over the past several years, many of you have asked us for our Hot Pepper Mustard Recipe. Well, until now, that recipe has never been shared, not even with Jim! I first had hot pepper mustard when I was in
Nothing beats the taste of Garden Pasta Sauce made from fresh picked tomatoes, peppers, and onions, especially if they come from your own backyard garden. Unless of course, that recipe was passed down by your Grandmother. I came across my Grandma’s
Learn how to can diced tomatoes and not only will you be able to enjoy the delicious taste of summertime tomatoes any time of the year, but you will also save time and money! Every year, as the tomatoes begin
As canning season begins, you should know that there are several secrets to making the perfectly canned salsa. Salsa is by far, one of the most popular recipes that is made from ingredients in a backyard garden. Many people grow
Storing food from your garden is a great way to save money and eat healthier all year long! Simply by canning, freezing and drying the foods we grow and love, we have been able to stock our pantry with nearly
How to Freeze Spinach… Do you rely on frozen spinach boxes in the middle of winter for your dips, soups and casseroles? Why not do it yourself and freeze spinach from a fresh batch this summer? Every year it seems