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Ive made this on and off thru the years, they are pretty good. BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 8lbs. cucumbers2lbs. white onions1/2c. salt (I used coarse kosher salt)1 qt. white vinegar2c. sugar ( I used organic)2 tsp. celery seed2 tsp. turmeric1 (read full article)
My Family has made these wonderful crunchy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles for years. I have taken the liberty to make them a tad bit healthier for you by adding less salt and sugar. Side by side 1/2 liked the original version and the other 1 (read full article)
A lot is made of planning the garden and keeping track of seeds and plant placement, but what about when the stuff starts to grow? There seems to be a shortage of material dedicated to keeping track of what you’ve actually grown. We started ke (read full article)
I'm not done with summer squash yet. I don't care what the calendar says. I will not let this season come to a halt. I have a secret to keep it going all year-long, and it's sitting in my freezer. Tucked away in a zip-top bag are tiny strands of shre (read full article)
the Italian pantry Dark, musty and cool. Walking in the typical Italian family larder would often evoke fear and mystery. Children were seldom allowed entrance. Selected females were granted access and only for retrieving specific items. Otherwise t (read full article)
Submitted by Michelle Fawver Makes approximately 10 pints 12 c. tomatoes 6 c. onions 2-10 jalapenos peppers (to taste) 5 cloves garlic 2 c. green bell peppers 3 tbsp non-Iodized salt ¼ c. sugar 1 c. apple cider vinegar Chop each i (read full article)
I went to the farmers market on Sunday and found a guy who had pickling cukes for $1 lb. Since I haven't seen any yet, anywhere I thought that was a decent price and bought 4lbs. So finally yesterday I was able to get to making them. I had fresh di (read full article)
The beauty of summers fruit can be preserved and enjoyed throughout the entire year by putting up jam, jelly and preserves. I feel that most people's gateway to canning starts with homemade jam or jelly. Who can resist the luscious colors of stra (read full article)
We're in countdown mode. 18 days from now we pack the girls up for the sandy shores of Cape Cod. I need this vacation. It feels like the last year has pummeled my spirits and pushed me to the limits. Life is supposed to be easier as the girls grow up (read full article)
I get asked all the time if I find myself spending more money on groceries now that I’m trying to eat locally and in season. My answer is always no, because DH and I went out to eat A LOT before I started this project. However, I’m always (read full article)