What is Kefir & How to make Kefir
Kefir is a fermented drink that is similar to yogurt. It can benefit a person’s health in many ways. Learn What is Kefir and how to make kefir in this article!
How to Make Dehydrated Celery and Celery Salt Recipe
Celery is an inexpensive and versatile vegetable that can be used in a wide range of recipes. And the stalks can be dried to make homemade celery salt. Learn how to do both in this article.
Quick & Easy No Cook Refrigerator Pickles
These homemade Quick & Easy No Cook Refrigerator Pickles are so good! They are the perfect condiment to transform a sandwich that might have once been ho hum into an exciting experience! A bowl of crisp, cool, tangy pickles can set the stage for a fabulous meal. They make a light, healthy snack, and they…
5 Reasons Freeze Drying is the Healthiest Way to Preserve Food at Home
Preserving food at home is all the rage. But too often most rely on canning and dehydrating, which robs food of quality, nutrition and isn’t suitable for long term storage. Learn the 5 Reasons Freeze drying is the Healthiest Way to Preserve food at home so that you can make the most of your well-stocked pantry!
Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Pepper Jelly Recipe
Sweet & Spicy is one of my favorite flavor combinations and my Jalapeño Pepper Jelly Recipe captures both of those flavors perfectly! Serve this delicious jelly with cream cheese on a toasted bagel for a flavorful way to start your day.
Easy Tomato Bruschetta in a Jar Recipe
Impress your friends with my Easy Tomato Bruschetta in a Jar. The fresh taste of ripe tomatoes mixed with garlic, oregano, and basil couples perfectly with the tang of balsamic vinegar to pack a lot of flavor in each jar. And when you put up a batch for your pantry (via home canning) you’ll always have the taste of fresh picked tomatoes no matter what time of year!
Easy Spicy Pickled Dilly Beans Recipe
A spicy twist on classic dilly beans, my Spicy Pickled Dilly Green Beans recipe uses chili peppers to turn up the heat this summer! With the fresh flavor of dill, garlic, and mustard seeds, these pickled beans are a great new addition to your summer spread.
5 ways to Preserve Maitake Mushrooms
Fall is so amazing. Not only are the temperatures here in Pennsylvania finally cooling down, it’s also peak season for foraging for Maitake Mushrooms (aka Hen of the Woods). And I’m glad to share the 5 Best Ways to Preserve Maitake Mushrooms to make your harvest last all year long!
How to Can Maitake Hen of the Woods Mushrooms {Grifola Frondosa}
Canning Hen of the Woods Mushrooms (and other safe-edible, wild mushrooms) at home is so easy and a great way to enjoy them even when they aren’t in season. Hen of the Wood’s meaty texture and robust flavor stands up especially well to canning.
Fermented Sweet Pickle Relish
The delicate tang of sweet pickle relish is a summertime favorite when slathered on a stadium hot dog or a hamburger from the backyard grill. By choosing to make a traditional fermented sweet pickle relish, it will taste similar to the jarred varieties you’ve been purchasing at the grocery store (most of which contain high-fructose corn…
How to Make Roasted Red Peppers
I’ve mentioned before, how much of my passion for cooking was inspired by spending time with my Grandma Elise in her kitchen. I remember helping her pick beautiful red pepper from their garden, then roasting them over the flame of her gas range. She also let me roast marshmallows over the flame of her gas…
Kombucha Second Fermentation Recipe
When you are done brewing kombucha, it’s time to bottle your brew and reap its rewards. Bottling is often referred to as “the second fermentation” because this is when kombucha gets its well-known fizz that’s similar to soda. The flavor combinations are endless, so feel free to experiment. This is part 2 of my Kombucha…