Using a Food Mill: Review of Food Strainer Model 250
Review of the Johnny Applesauce Food Strainer and Mill If you're wondering what the best food mill is or if using a food mill is worth it, here's my experience with one of the ...READ MORE
Bloody Mary with Fresh Tomatoes – recipe and tips!
Making a Bloody Mary with fresh tomato juice 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 ...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
Are there reusable canning lids? Maybe you already know the answer (yes, there ARE reusable canning lids!) but you're wondering how to use them. Or you're wondering if reusable canning lids actually work? Perhaps ...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
How to make vinaigrette salad dressing
How to make vinaigrette salad dressing at home It's hard to beat a big, crisp salad in the heat of summer. Although homegrown lettuce might be hard to come by during hot weather, there's ...READ MORE
How to Make Infused Simple Syrup
How to make infused syrup If you've visited Hey Big Splendor before, you know I'm really into two things - fresh herbs and cocktails. Infused simple syrups combine those things in a wonderful way. ...READ MORE
Are soil amendments necessary? Cutting garden costs
Are soil amendments necessary? What you need to know about using them and how to save money on them. It's very, very easy to spend a lot of money gardening. Even frugal gardeners can ...READ MORE
What’s the difference between spearmint and peppermint?
Wondering what the difference is between spearmint and peppermint? It's a common question. After all, they're both in the mint family. They look and smell similar, at least at first glance. But these ...READ MORE
