You may not be aware, but canning sweet potatoes is a very easy process. It is a bit time consuming in the fact that it takes 90 minutes (for quarts) to pressure in your pressure canner. Other than that, getting them ready for canning is very easy. First, take your … [Read more...] about Yes you CAN! Canning Sweet Potatoes
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Easy Applesauce: Take 2
Every once in a while I have some apples that are a bit soft and no one really wants to have them for a snack. I've shared with you before that I often make applesauce or apple butter from these bottom of the barrel apples. I did that today, too. Except. I tried … [Read more...] about Easy Applesauce: Take 2
Chas’s Chai Tea Concentrate
Chas's Chai Tea ConcentrateYou will need:- 6 cinnamon sticks- 15-20 allspice berries- 5 cardamom pods- 15 cloves-2-5 star anise (use less if your not a fan)- 25 black peppercorns- 2 teaspoon of dried ginger (less if you like it less spicy)- … [Read more...] about Chas’s Chai Tea Concentrate
Making your own Convenience Foods: Ketchup
One condiment that we use... A LOT, around here is ketchup. We are big fans and use it frequently, with fried potatoes, or as a part of making some thousand island dressing or as a little thickener in some vegetable soup. There are a lot of homemade ketchup recipes out there … [Read more...] about Making your own Convenience Foods: Ketchup
Dehydrating!
Did you know that a very remarkable tool to have in your kitchen is a dehydrator?Dehydrators are not just for beef jerky or fruit leather. They are a great tool for those of us who like to put a little extra on the shelf. If disaster strikes and power goes out, our freezers … [Read more...] about Dehydrating!
