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How To Make Yogurt

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Whether you're making regular or Greek yogurt, it's time to learn How to Make Yogurt!  It's incredibly easy, requires virtually no prep work and the outcome will amaze you:  Wonderfully thick, creamy, luxuriously delicious yogurt!  This homemade yogurt recipe is SO good and … Continue reading →

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Sweet Pepper and Onion Relish

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This Sweet Pepper and Onion Relish recipe is my copycat version of Harry & David's popular treat.  It's delightful mixed with cream cheese and spread on crackers or used as a glaze for pork and chicken.  And it makes a fabulous gift! I always enjoy receiving … Continue reading →

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Pickled Jalapenos

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With the perfect blend of spicy and sweet, these Pickled Jalapenos are as versatile as they are delicious!  This pickled jalapenos recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make and the jalapenos are ready to enjoy within a day! I'm a wimp when it comes to heat.  I can't … Continue reading →

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How to Freeze Leeks

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Learn how to freeze leeks properly so you can enjoy their flavor and freshness for months to come!  The process is quick and simple and you can conveniently have them on hand and ready to go whenever you need them. Leeks are one of my most favorite vegetables.  They … Continue reading →

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Pickled Beets

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These homemade pickled beets are easy to make, keep for months, and taste absolutely fabulous!  You can make these to keep in your refrigerator where they'll keep for several weeks or you can water-bath can them for long-term storage, directions provided below! I've … Continue reading →

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BEST Traditional Mincemeat

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If you've never cared for the store-bought stuff or even most homemade versions, you're not alone.  But just wait until you've tried this ultimate homemade mincemeat recipe - it's a total game-changer!  Whether you've never liked mincemeat or you've always loved it, prepare … Continue reading →

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Pickled Carrots

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For a healthy, refreshing, and delicious snack, it's hard to beat Pickled Carrots!  They're quick and easy to make, can be enjoyed within 24 hours of making, they keep in the fridge for up to a month, and they retain their wonderful crunch right up to very … Continue reading →

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Bread and Butter Pickles

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Delightfully crunchy with the perfect balance of sweet and tart, these bread and butter pickles are a breeze to make and can be stored in the refrigerator or canned for long-term storage.  These are practically a staple in our home and we love them on sandwiches, burgers, or … Continue reading →

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How to Freeze Okra

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How to Freeze Okra  Freezing vegetables doesn't get any easier than this.  Just a few minutes of effort will mean a freezer full of healthy okra ready to use at your convenience! Okay fellow gardeners - your okra plants are bursting at the seams, struggling to keep up … Continue reading →

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Gooseberry Jam

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This flavorful homemade Gooseberry Jam will bring the PERFECT amount of zing and sweetness to your oatmeal, toast, yogurt, and more!  This recipe is easy to follow and made with all-natural, simple ingredients that come together to create a deliciously unforgettable … Continue reading →

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Red Currant Jelly

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Bursting with the fresh and vibrant flavor of summer, this beautiful and delicious Red Currant Jelly recipe is made without pectin, requires just two ingredients! © Marina Saprunova| Dreamstime.com Growing up in Germany and England, red currant jelly is something I … Continue reading →

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Creole Mustard

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Warning - this homemade Creole Mustard is going to keep you coming back for more! This mustard is made with a Creole kick that will really make your mouth water. Make a jar today, and you’ll find yourself using it all the time! I really haven’t bought sauces, … Continue reading →

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How To Make Sauerkraut

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A comprehensive, step-by-step pictured tutorial on How to Make Sauerkraut that is  incredibly healthy and delicious!  Making your own fermented homemade sauerkraut is super easy, requires minimal prep work, and the rest is just a waiting game! Sauerkraut is in my … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Marinated Olives

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Perfect for entertaining and snacking, these delicious marinated olives will serve as a beautiful addition to your next gathering!  And they also make a wonderfully elegant and tasty gift! These homemade marinated olives are a real show-stopper.  Plump, juicy, and … Continue reading →

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How to Freeze Green Beans

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Learn how to freeze green beans from the store, farmer's market, or your own garden so that you can preserve their freshness and nutrients and enjoy them all year round! Green beans are a wonderfully delicious, nutritious and versatile kitchen staple.  For those … Continue reading →

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How to Freeze Zucchini

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How to Freeze Zucchini  Whether grated, diced or sliced into rounds, freezing zucchini is easy and enables you to enjoy that fresh summer produce all year round!  We'll show you how to blanch zucchini and prepare it for freezing so that it lasts longer and retains its … Continue reading →

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How to Freeze Kale and Other Leafy Greens

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Freezing kale and other leafy greens couldn't be simpler!  We'll show you how to freeze kale and other leafy greens so you can enjoy their freshness and nutrition all year round! If you'd like to know how to freeze kale, how to freeze spinach, how to freeze Swiss … Continue reading →

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How To Make Golden Syrup

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If you have a recipe that calls for Golden Syrup and you don't have it, there's no need to rush to the store or special order it - this tutorial will show you how to make golden syrup right in your kitchen!  Just 3 ingredients, 99% hands off, and it keeps for … Continue reading →

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Mango Chutney (BEST EVER!)

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Our readers RAVE about this mango chutney recipe!  Fresh, vibrant, and absolutely BURSTING with flavor, you're going to love this versatile and wonderfully delicious condiment! As a huge Indian food fan I love exploring and creating a wide range of chutneys out of … Continue reading →

How To Make the BEST Vanilla Extract

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Learn how to make the BEST homemade vanilla extract with MORE FLAVOR than store-bought!  It will enhance your baking, it makes the perfect gifts, is super easy to make and only requires two ingredients!  Learning how to make vanilla extract seriously couldn't be any … Continue reading →

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How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Drying tomatoes is as easy as 1, 2, 3!  Plus they're cheaper than store-bought and taste WAY better!  We'll show you how to dry tomatoes in the sun, how to dry tomatoes in the oven, how to dry tomatoes in the dehydrator and how to store dried tomatoes.  AND we'll give you a … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Jam

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Bursting with concentrated blackberry flavor, this homemade blackberry jam is easy to make, thickens up beautifully without the addition of pectin, and can be used in LOTS of delicious ways (see blog post below for ideas)! Nothing beats homemade jam; store-bought just … Continue reading →

Black Currant Jam

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Enjoy this delicious homemade black currant jam spread on toast, scones, ice cream, hot buttered rolls, pancakes, waffles, grilled meats, meatballs or used in muffins, tarts, cakes, pastries and more!   You can even add some of it to your barbecue sauce - yum! Slather … Continue reading →

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BEST Sweet Chili Sauce

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This homemade sweet chili sauce recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite staple in your home!  It's versatile, is quick and easy to make, is free of additives, and tastes WAY better than the store-bought stuff! As with most everything, nothing beats homemade and … Continue reading →

Pickled Onions (English Pub Style)

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Practically a British institution, it's hard to imagine life in Great Britain without pickled onions!  Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, you'll want to make a double batch while you're at it! Right up there with fish & chips, mushy peas, pork pies and Yorkshire … Continue reading →

Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

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Popular throughout many countries, membrillo (aka, quince paste or quince cheese) is incredibly versatile and one of the most delicious confections you've ever tasted! The quince fruit has been prized since ancient times and up until around the early 19th century was … Continue reading →

AMAZING 24-Hour Slow Cooker Apple Butter

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An incredibly rich and old-fashioned flavored apple butter that makes itself while you are sleeping.  The long, slow cooking process renders a wonderfully deep flavor with notes of caramelized apple.  It's absolutely delicious!  And if you want to store it long term, this … Continue reading →

Plum Jam

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This plum jam is delicious added to cakes, in muffins, on pancakes, ice cream and any other way your heart desires!  You can make it either with or without pectin. With four Italian plum trees in our yard I get busy the end of every Summer processing hundreds of … Continue reading →

BEST Authentic Enchilada Sauce

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Rich and robust and a thousand times better than store-bought, this authentic homemade enchilada sauce recipe packs some serious FLAVOR!  Not just for enchiladas, this sauce will take your soups and stews to a whole new level! Nothing beats homemade. That's a phrase … Continue reading →

Wild Huckleberry Jam

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Learn how to make this exquisitely delicious huckleberry jam recipe from your freshly picked wild huckleberries! It's huckleberry season.  And that means fresh huckleberry jam! We enjoyed red huckleberries a few weeks ago and now the black huckleberries are … Continue reading →

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Freezer Slaw

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Cool, crisp, refreshing and flavorful, this delicious freezer slaw is make-ahead and superbly convenient to have on hand! I'm not sure where or when freezer slaw originated, but the concept has been around for decades.  This oldie but goodie comes by way of request … Continue reading →

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

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This classic strawberry rhubarb jam recipe is sure to win you over with its wonderful burst of fresh and fruity flavor!  Easy to make and includes canning instructions so you can make a bunch to last you through the year! Spread this jam on our homemade English Crumpets … Continue reading →

Toasted Hazelnut & Date Spread

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I've partnered with New Seasons Market to bring you this post. Any time we're invited to someone's house for dinner or something casual like a game night with snacks, I always like to bring along a little something as a thank you.  Depending on how much time I have it can … Continue reading →

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Authentic Chinese Plum Sauce

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Chinese plum sauce is a smooth sweet and tart sauce infused with traditional Chinese spices and boasts a deliciously complex flavor profile that will mesmerize your taste buds!  It's wonderfully versatile as a dipping sauce, stir-fry sauce, basting sauce or glaze as well as … Continue reading →

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BEST Marinara Sauce

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BEST Marinara Sauce  You won't find a more flavorful marinara sauce - it's easy to make and is absolutely PACKED with flavor!  Canning instructions included so you can enjoy the fresh flavor of tomatoes all year long! Marinara Sauce Recipe It's hard to beat a simple … Continue reading →

Honey Peach Cardamom Sauce

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Peaches are in season here in Washington State and I picked up a bulk load of 75 pounds of them last week!  I've been busy chopping and freezing them for smoothies, canning them, making fruit leather, peach cobbler and peach crisp, and thought I'd try something new - this … Continue reading →

Homemade Blackberry Syrup

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Bursting with the incredible flavor of concentrated blackberries, this homemade blackberry syrup is easy to make and tastes absolutely phenomenal!  NOTHING beats homemade! This year saw the best crop of blackberries we've seen yet with the largest, juiciest, sweetest … Continue reading →

Best Homemade Giardiniera (Hot or Mild)

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Not just for hot dogs and muffuletta sandwiches, add this giardinera to your burgers, nachos, pizzas, pasta salads and anything else your heart desires!  This homemade giardiniera recipe is simply the best and once you've tried it you'll be HOOKED for life! How To Make … Continue reading →

Dilly Beans (Pickled Green Beans)

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Dilly Beans (pickled green beans) have been a beloved classic for generations. And for good reason: They're absolutely delicious!  Plus they're super easy to make and keep for a long time! If you've never tried Dilly Beans you don't know what you've been missing! … Continue reading →

How To Can Diced Tomatoes

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There are several reasons it's a great idea to can your own tomatoes. The first reason is this:  BPA's.  Nearly everyone's heard of this chemical because of the health risks associated with it.  Sadly it continues to be used in so many of our food products.  In the case … Continue reading →

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