I prefer canning over freezing for preserving food. I find that the veggies taste better and last longer. Not to mention, you know exactly what’s in the jar! First, get a giant pot of water on the stove to boil. Then wash all the jars and lids and rings. I wash more than I need, nothing is worse than having everything ready to go and… Read More »Canning
I try hard to maintain a waste free kitchen. I save all scraps from veggies. You can use the butts of celery, carrots, potatoes, beets, onions and garlic, ( as well as the skins) broccoil, squash anything really. I have a tub in the freezer that I use to store until I get enough to make a stock. I cut the pieces so they will… Read More »Making veggie stock from kitchen scraps
We have a cherry tree here on Butterfly Hill. It was gangly and had not been pruned in many years. So there were not many cherries at all. This year I decided to try and save some of the cherries for us. The birds get most of them. Flash tape was put on the lower branches we could reach. I knew that I would not… Read More »The 1st Cherry Harvest
In this Facebook video I go over the current seed shortage and quick and easy kitchen hacks to get growing now! Come get inspired with our fun community