Yes, you…CAN!!! So is home canning worth the effort? Absolutely, yes. Canning is so rewarding! Imagine diving into your own pantry and plucking out a gorgeous jar of deliciousness preserved from your very own bounty.Your canned foods will taste better than any commercial product you purchase. In addition, home canning is preservative free. Those beautiful foods you’ve admired at the farmer’s market that you never bought because… “Yikes! Those cost SO MUCH!”… are yours for a fraction of the ... continue reading...
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Cranberry Persimmon Sunrise Liqueur
Drinking Cranberry Persimmon Sunrise Liqueur has quickly become a quintessential favorite in our family. After a lengthy stay in Southern California, I developed a passion for the readily available Fuyu persimmon. This sweet fruit, eaten like an apple, is crunchy and delicious. It paired perfectly with tart cranberries and when I added in tangerine zest for more color and flavor, voila, a tasty liqueur was born! These fruits when combined look like the colors of a glorious sunrise and to me ... continue reading...
Vegan African Peanut Stew
Vegan African Peanut Stew is a perfect comfort food. The flavors are sweet and nutty and the dish creates a rainbow of colors. This version uses sweet potatoes and squash because I love both vegetables so much, I couldn't choose just one! This is my favorite version of Vegan African Peanut Stew. It is outstanding in taste and nutrition. A hearty and delicious stew that is filling but not overly heavy. It is ideal for a cool weather meal. ... continue reading...
Larry’s Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Succulent vegetarian stuffed mushrooms bursting with savory flavor and filled with fresh ingredients are a tasty treat. I just love the tender, melt in your mouth filling. These mushrooms will magically disappear off your serving dish! I cannot imagine a Thanksgiving or special occasion without a platter of our scrumptious stuffed mushrooms. My brother-in-law, Larry, with his Sicilian background, perfected this recipe 40 years ago! It is so good; you will have to double your ... continue reading...
Benefits of Seed Saving
So what are the benefits of seed saving and why do we do all that work when we could just purchase our seeds? I have learned a lot of exciting things on my seed journey. I would love to share with you some practical and meaningful reasons of why I choose to save my plant seeds. It is a very gratifying and rewarding experience!WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SEED SAVING? Community Seed saving and sharing go hand-in-hand. Please feel free to share seeds with neighbors, friends and ... continue reading...