Five Ways to Make Hosting Easier
How to make hosting easier on yourself It can be incredibly fun to host events, whether it's an intimate dinner party, a backyard BBQ or a family holiday. But entertaining can also be a ...READ MORE
What do you get someone who has everything?
Gifts that aren't things! It can be SO hard to find a meaningful gift for a friend or family member when they seem to have everything they want or need. And as much fun ...READ MORE
Apple Cinnamon Cake
Recipe for apple cinnamon cake Get ready to meet the perfect fall dessert! Pumpkin gets a lot of press as the iconic flavor of fall. And for good reason, it's seasonal, delicious and a ...READ MORE
Pros and Cons of Canning Food
Canning gets a lot of press in the summer as home canners and gardeners start filling those iconic glass jars up with jam, salsa, chutney and much more. It's very appealing to see 'pantry ...READ MORE
Using a Food Mill
Using a Food Mill A food mill is an electric or manual appliance that helps break food down by separating out peel, pith and pits. It's something between a food strainer and a food ...READ MORE
Bloody Mary with Fresh Tomatoes
Making a Bloody Mary from fresh tomatoes I'm not a big fan of commercially canned tomato juice. In fact, I only learned to tolerate it so I could drink Bloody Marys. And if you ...READ MORE
How to can tomatoes without waste
Processing food for canning - how to can tomatoes without waste Stop me if you've been here - you have a big pile of gorgeous produce and you're going to turn it into jars ...READ MORE
Reusable Canning Lids
Can you reuse canning lids? Maybe you already know the answer - no, you can't reuse canning lids. You can only use a canning lid once. UNLESS you use reusable canning lids! (yes, there ...READ MORE
Recipe for Herb Couscous
A no-cook summer classic, herbed couscous recipe One of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh herbs and produce straight from the garden is this herb couscous recipe. It's quick, easy and delicious and you ...READ MORE
The best garden supplies you’re not using
Garden supplies and tools you don't know you need When you think about things you need to garden, the obvious stuff probably comes to mind. Things like shovels or pruners, maybe a wheelbarrow or ...READ MORE
