Last Call for Tomatoes
This weekend or next may be the last call for tomatoes for the season, so break out the canner, freezer […]
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canning, food preservation, freezing, harvest
It’s That Time of Year
Fall… the crisp colorful leaves, the brisk mornings, that smell after a fresh rain… And of course, the canner. It’s
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canning, drying, food preservation, harvest
Preserving Tomatoes
Tomato season is just about to come to a close and I’m just a few pints and quarts away from
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canning, drying, food preservation, freezing, harvest, tomatoes
Preserving Asian Pears
Asian pears are still in season here in the Pacific Northwest and we just can’t get enough of these little
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canning, drying, food preservation, harvest, recipes
Apricot-Rosemary Preserves
Our Puget Gold apricot tree has been prolific this year! This variety of apricot was developed in Washington and is
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipes, trees
Making Plum Chutney
Plum chutney is a sweet-and-tangy spread that is perfect for roasted meats, on sandwiches or as a dipping sauce. I
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipes
Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Tomatoes!
Our harvest baskets are bigger than ever this month and we are buried in tomatoes! I am happy to report
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canning, food preservation, harvest
Tomatoes for Canning
Every week more and more jars of preserved goodies are added to our cupboard. Canning tomatoes is especially satisfying because
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canning, food preservation, harvest, tomatoes
Making Fig Preserves
Figs are the jewels of summer, only lasting a couple days once picked, and their subtle flavor is something to
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canning, food preservation, harvest, recipes
Recipe: Insomnia Teacake
Insomnia has begun to really kick in for me on this home stretch of pregnancy. The combination of waking up
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canning, egg recipes, food preservation, harvest, recipes