Here’s a canning primer, complete with a bit of canning history, reasons for the current canning resurgence, and even a bit of troubleshooting, should your preserving project go awry. Continue Reading Canning 101:The Basic Steps of Canning & Preserving
To add to Andrew’s long list of amazing resources that he’s pulled together for this year’s October Unprocessed I’d like to share my homemade “Larabar” recipes with you. Good luck with your transition to real food! Continue Reading Make Your Own Larabars
Making your own chocolate can be inexpensive or a bit pricey, depending on the ingredients you use. If you typically buy good chocolate, you will definitely save money per bar. Continue Reading How to Make Chocolate
Cream cheese is undoubtedly scrumptious, but whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, cutting down on dairy, or just itching to try something new on your morning toast, DIY vegan cream cheese is one of my favorite things to make. Continue Reading Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese
Ever wonder about vanilla extract, the grades of maple syrup, or what the heck arrowroot powder is? Lillian goes on camera to teach us about these ingredients. Continue Reading Lillian Uncovers the Mysteries of Vanilla Extract, Maple Syrup, and Arrowroot Powder
One day I was gazing out the front window, though, and looked at my front parkway. You know, the little spot between the curb and the sidewalk, where most of us grow grass… Why couldn’t I grow kale there? Continue Reading Adventures in Kale: Front Yard Farming
Smooth, spiced apple butter has become an integral part of autumn around here, with alternating flavorings such as vanilla bean, cinnamon, and cardamom taking turns jazzing up the fruit spread. Continue Reading Slow-Cooker Cran-Apple Butter
From-scratch tomato sauce is an absolute necessity in my home. It’s great to have tomato sauce on hand when making pasta dishes, soups, or chilis. Continue Reading How To Make Tomato Sauce From Scratch
