Drying Banana Chips

By On September 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

Drying banana chips in a food dehydrator is not difficult. It simply takes bananas, and a bit of patience. Dehydrating your own food is also a great way to preserve food. I love to take banana chips out on hikes, or use them as one of my snacks, ether mid-afternoon, or in the late evening [...]

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Simple Salsa for Canning

By On August 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

I love salsa, my family loves salsa, and most likely you and your family love salsa. It is one of the best selling snack foods. It is served on every table in every Mexican restant in America. It is so easy to make, and has so many differnt kinds based on location, and season of [...]

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Spiced Blackberry and Apple Jam

By On July 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

This homemade spiced Blackberry and Apple Jam is so yummy, delightfully piquant, and subtly spiced. It works best when you make it in small batches. This recipe makes 6 half pint jelly jars. You can even make it in the smaller 4 oz half jelly jar size to give as small sampler gifts. You could [...]

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Raspberry Jam

By On July 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

This homemade raspberry jam is yummy, but very precious, as you make it in small batchs. The recipe makes 4 half pint jelly jars. You can even make it in the smaller 4 oz half jelly jar size to give as small sampler gifts. You could double it, but raspberries need to be processed VERY [...]

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Blackberry, Cinnamon and Pinot Noir Jelly

By On July 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

This makes a very nice, snack jelly that can be spread on hot toast or crackers or combined with a light cream cheese. It is fun playing on some of the flavors that can be detected in a glass of pinot noir. This Blackberry, Cinnamon and Pinot Noir Jelly is perfect for Blackberries freshly picked [...]

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Pickled Garlic

By On January 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

I love cooking with Asian food. Pickled Garlic and Pickled Ginger really hit the spot. This recipe makes 1 pint, or 2 half-pints, or 4 of those really small gift 1/4 pint jars and lasts a year. I am publishing this now during the dark of winter to help you plan ahead, as the best [...]

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Spiced Apple and Pear Butter

By On December 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

Although traditionally made with just apples, Apple Butter is yummy when you combine apples and pears to make Spiced Apple and Pear Butter. I like to use a combination of apples and pears, for a richer, more complex flavor.  Try serving it warm over vanilla ice cream. Making 3 pints or 6 half-pint jars of [...]

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Homemade Spiced Peaches

By On November 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

Making and canning your own Spiced Peaches  is very easy.  Here is one traditional southern spiced peaches recipe yielding about 6 pints, or 3 quarts. Yes, you can double this to 6 quarts to get a full load. The Spiced Peaches should have a shelf life of 18 months to 2 years, and require no [...]

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Simple Guidelines for Pickling Success

By On November 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

This article outlines a dozen or so Simple Guidelines for Pickling Success. From Pickling Spice, to jars, and water bath canners, and a dozen little tricks and tips I have collected over the ages.

Simple Guidelines for Pickling Success

Make your own batch of Pickling spice for each diffent kind of pickle [...]

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Make ketchup II

By On September 15, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Canning and Preserving, Food

When life gives you lemons, make homemade Ketchup from scratch. This is a great way to use your extra tomtoes, control the amount of sugars you give your kids, and have fun with them in the process. Ketchup is still the number selling extra for summer foods.

Make homemade Ketchup from scratch

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