Canning

I love fall, and everything that has to do with fall. At the end of September, beginning of October, it’s time to harvest rose hips. This year I decided to use the rose hips I harvested to try making rose hip syrup for the first time.   I have to admit that I have been…

Easy Pickling Recipes Summer is almost over, and I know a lot of people are scrambling to get the rest of their garden harvested and preserved for winter. If you grew a lot of pickling cucumbers this year, you might be looking for some easy pickling recipes for canning. Look no further! Here I have…

How to Can Cherry Tomatoes   I love cherry tomatoes. I look forward to growing them in my garden every year. They taste so much better than store bought tomatoes. The only problem is that they don’t last very long, and if you don’t have a way to preserve them you can’t enjoy them all…

Simple syrups are so easy and fun to make. They make great flavorings for iced tea, cocktails, flavored sodas, and home brewed kombucha. There are many types of homemade simple syrups you can make. So far I have made ginger, lilac, and strawberry simple syrups. Lavender syrup is also really good! This recipe for rhubarb…

I love making jam, I have been making all types of homemade jams for many years. It’s only been the last couple years that I have tried making homemade jelly.   Jelly takes a couple more steps to make than jam, but if you are not a big fan of seeds in your jam, then…