Category Archives: Canning

Cherry & Plum Jam

There’s something so satisfying about making homemade jam, and the absolute best part – it couldn’t be simpler!  This sweet’n’tart summer-y spread is not only the perfect accompaniment to your morning toast routine but also shines when paired with grilled … Continue reading

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Canning: Apple Butter, Beet Relish

What better way to prolong summer than can up some of its goodness?  Knowing that my days of strolling the farmers market in shorts and a t-shirt are numbered I took extra care this week, taking in the smells and … Continue reading

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Strawberry Jam and Fra Diavolo Sauce

“Then Pa’s face beamed and he opened a small paper sack. It was full of crackers. He set it on the table, and he unwrapped and set beside it a glass jar full of little green cucumber pickles.” –Little House on … Continue reading

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Can it, Irene.

Now that the immediate danger from hurricane Irene has passed, we are taking the remainder of summer’s bounty and storing it in CANS so we can enjoy it all winter long. Stay tuned for our colorful and well-preserved creations.

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