Preserving

Each summer I try to add mammoth sunflowers somewhere in our garden plan. And most years, this works out pretty well. The beauty of large sunflowers is impressive to behold, …

Pickling cucumbers are always a staple in the summer garden. And on the southern table, dill pickles, sweet pickles, or pickle plates are the perfect complement to any meal. Sandwiches …

Canned pumpkin, it’s a staple of the fall season. I used to make a mad dash to Aldi when they finally released it for the season. We’d make pumpkin chocolate …

At the end of the summer gardening season, you may still have some of those spring/summer crops growing. In our garden, eggplant, parsley, basil, peppers, and okra are still thriving. …

Not sure how to freeze okra? No worries, I’ve got you covered! Freezing okra for use later is a quick and easy way to keep this veggie on hand in …

Freezing fresh green beans is the quickest and easiest way to put aside some of your summer harvest for later. Whether you have rows and rows of slender beans or …

It’s lemon season, and that means fresh lemon curd… that’s made in the microwave! No standing over the stove for this delicious winter favorite!

If you’re looking for a way to use up end of the season herbs, look no further than homemade herb butter. This herb butter recipe is easy, freezable, and makes …

Peaches are hands-down one of my favorite fruits. Nothing screams summer quite like sweet peach nectar rolling down your chin, or tasting those fruity chunks in creamy ice cream, freshly …