Canning

Canning carrots is an easy and versatile way to preserve the harvest at the end of the season and stock your pantry. Canned carrots are …

Fig season is short, although it does come twice a year, so be sure to preserve figs while you can. Figs can be canned, frozen, …

During the summer Mustang grapes grow all over our area. Mustang grapes are similar to muscadine grapes. We use these tart grapes to make grape …

This sausage, potato and kale soup is an adaptation of Olive Garden’s “Zuppa Toscana” soup. I love making soups but when I can adapt them …

There’s a cycle that happens every year in our neck of the woods. Every November through January we have more citrus than we know what …

Neither my husband nor I grew up in a hunting family, fishing yes, hunting no. However, when we moved to this area we met many …

We are in the depths of canning food during June and July; in fact, I don’t even bother putting our canning stuff  and mason jars …

We are in the height of zucchini and summer squash season right now and while it is overwhelming at times, it’s also a huge blessing. …

It is almost apple season and my family is so excited. While I will buy apples out of season for eating fresh, I won’t buy …

Water bath canning is usually the first canning someone does, and for good reason. With water bath canning you don’t really need any special equipment, …