Pickled Green Tomatoes, easy tutorial

The first time I made Pickled Green Tomatoes it was purely a frugal action on my part to avoid waste! But I will tell you right now, these little jewels are the perfect pickle in potato salad and just about every other place you find yourself adding diced pickles...so come and take a look!

Naturally Fermented Pickles, easy tutorial

We have been on a pickle journey this week with so many cucumbers coming off the vines! Yesterday was sweet slices, but today we are making Naturally Fermented Pickles, and my only question is, why did I wait so long? Because, WOW this is my favorite pickle ever!

Persimmon Jam. Fruity, chunky and so delicious!

Persimmon Jam is a fruity, chunky delicious jam that you will want to make! Because it is perfect on toast and yes, to give as a gift to a friend!

Rhubarb Raspberry and Red Grapefruit Jam

Winter canning is the solution to a busy summer harvest. It also offers a warm and cozy kitchen in January when we have more time to cook up a batch or two of jam. Come and take a look at this recipe for Rhubarb Raspberry and Grapefruit Jam.

Easy Crock-Pot Dried Apricot Butter

Easy Crock-Pot Dried Apricot Butter really is easy to make! As simple as combining the ingredients and letting it cook. Plus this small-batch of Easy Crock-Pot Dried Apricot Butter also freezes well and requires no canning! 

Blackberry Cranberry and Pink Grapefruit Preserves

Cranberry harvests are in the process now. If fresh cranberries have not arrived at your market, they will very soon! And when they do, you will want to pick up a bag or two and turn them into Blackberry Cranberry and Pink Grapefruit Preserves.

How to Dry Celery, with a quick blanching method.

When organic celery goes on sale at our local marketplace we stock up! I like some to eat fresh with peanut butter, or cheddar cheese, and some for the freezer. As well as a bunch to slice, blanch and dry. But why dried celery? Because in some recipes, it is simply better...

How to make Pear Butter, easy and so delicious!

Have you ever made Pear Butter? If not, I hope you do soon. A few simple ingredients, make one of the best-tasting preserves you will ever eat!  It is a favorite around here and with the nutmeg and orange zest I think your family will love it too. 

The Best Apple Butter, with my easy, frugal slow cooker method!

Today we are sharing the easiest, most delicious, frugal recipe for Apple Butter. Why? Because not everyone has an apple tree, but everyone can have a batch of Apple Butter in their pantry with this easy (and frugal!) method. Come and take a peek...

How to Can Rhubarb, easy tutorial

How to Can Rhubarb. From your garden or the Farmer's Market. Canning rhubarb is a great way to have ready-to-serve rhubarb and to conserve freezer space. Home-canned rhubarb is perfect for pies, cobblers, or just eating as is, right from the jar!

Rhubarb!