I love dill pickles. Grillo’s are a real favorite but they’re not easy to get here. Walmart has them occasionally – if I can get to Costco, I grab a bucket full. I was craving them a few months ago and couldn’t find any – so I found a recipe and tweaked and added and […]
Canning & Preserving
OAMC – Once A Month Freezer Crock Pot Meals
8 Great and simple recipes you can throw together in an hour and freeze, then they’re available for your Crockpot whenever you need them. Feel free to share your best crockpot ideas as well!
Tips for Organizing Your Frozen Foods
Buying in bulk, portioning and freezing family packs of meat and produce have been a way for the busy home cook to save money on meals for a long time. Unfortunately the thawing, protecting from freezer burn, and remembering what you have in the freezer is sometimes a nightmare. I have learned, from trial and […]
Amazing Apple Butter Recipe
My mom taught me to can when I was pretty small. We put up lots of jams and vegetables when I was a kid. Store-bought was expensive and we usually had a garden, and we never threw ANYTHING away. This recipe grew out of another recipe and Mom & I tweaked and fidgeted with it […]