Growing & preserving pure organic food is one of the core focuses of our homestead. For those that are seeking self reliance but live in climates that do not provide…
Recently I wrote about the natural health benefits of fireweed and told you all about this powerful healing plant. One thing I didn’t mention is that once a year we…
Decadent and luxurious this recipe for chocolate raspberry jam is a really neat option for the winter pantry. I was flipping through my favourite recipe book for ideas on how…
When you plant hardneck garlic they will develop what is called a scape (flower stalk). This is a thick curly stalk in the center of the leaves. You’ll recognize the…
Pectin is a naturally gelatinous substance found in most fruits. The highest concentrations of it can be found in in the skins and cores of fruit with apples and citrus…
Canning is simply a form of preservation that involves heating, sterilizing and sealing your food into jars. It is one of the easiest food preservation methods to learn. We preserve…
Capture the bright, fresh flavours of fruit & flowers and delight your palette with these six lovely recipes. If you’d like to make your preserves shelf stable and store them,…
As the cold winter days arrive I set my mind to holiday entertaining and gift giving. Winter is the best time of year to work on creating special & memorable…
An apple a day keeps the doctor away according to traditional wisdom and a famous old Irish proverb. Here in Canada’s Maritimes we get plenty of apples in our diet,…
Apple Fig chutney has a tangy sweet flavour. It’s an ideal accompaniment for a cheese plate or cold meats, especially venison and beef. It is especially good served with Yogurt Cheese…
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