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This magical syrup from my friend Zoë, is a pretty versatile recipe. I’ve made it using strawberries before, but thought blueberries might be a nice treat. I suspect you could sub any old berry and it would work out great. I had to stop myself from continuously drizzling it into my mouth. But it was Read More >>
Over the past 2 years I’ve posted an additional 19 canning recipes since I first put together my big list of favorite canning recipes on the blog, I thought it was time to update my list. Canning season is right around the corner and whether you are a first-time canner or a seasoned pro, one Read More >>
I’m not a huge fan of really spicy foods. I like a little kick, but if a dish is too hot, I think it overwhelms the flavor of the food and also sets my tongue on fire {which I’m not a fan of!}. So I don’t often make kung pao chicken, because in my mind Read More >>
Recipe for Old Fashioned Peach Preserves It’s officially peach season here in New England and if you’re like me, you’re in full on canning mode and whipping up batches of jam while the fruit is in season. The thing is, I’ve made peach jam before. I’ve made a traditional peach jam, spiced peach jam and Read More >>
I know dinner can sometimes just feel overwhelming. You have to figure out what to eat every.single.day. So I know how tempting it is to just toss a can of Cream of Chicken/Mushroom/Celery in with some chicken and call it a day. It’s easy, fast and cheap. But it doesn’t always taste as good as Read More >>
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