Recipes

Being a successful home grower involves understanding how to make the most of each and every crop that you grow. Experienced organic gardeners soon learn that not everything goes according …

While there are several ways to preserve fresh table grapes, making grape juice tops the list of most delicious ways to make those fragrant bunches last well into the winter …

Look, I already know what you’re thinking. “Beet wine? Is she crazy? That sounds terrible.” Of course, beet wine. Maybe a little. And no, it’s quite wonderful actually. But it’s …

Am I the only one that grows herbs and then thinks, “Okay…now what the heck do I do with these?” I mean, for some herbs, it’s obvious. Mint you make …

Elderberries are one of my favorite fall-garden attractions. Where elders grow, the glossy, black berries on their reddish-pink stems are a definitive sight of the season. Here on our homestead, …

Blueberries and basil go together like peanut butter and jelly. This flavor combo pops up everywhere these days, and for good reason. A couple of summers ago I was inundated …

We are always on the search for easy canning recipes that are not only delicious all winter long, but those that store well for several months too. As sweet as …

So, I want to know who decided we should throw out carrot tops instead of eating these delicious greens? I know the thought of eating carrot tops seems strange. Can …

Honey is one of the coolest natural products we’ve got going on this planet. I mean, just think about it. Honey is a food made by insects; that in itself …

Every backyard chicken enthusiast longs for the day when they have an overabundance of farm fresh eggs to collect from the backyard. That means, it is time to make delicious …

Zucchini has a tendency to just grow and grow (as long as you don’t make these growing mistakes!), often leaving you with the feeling that there is no end in …

I’ll bet every time you cook a head of cauliflower you’re throwing away one of the tastiest parts. I know I was, that is until I learned about a super …

When it comes to eggplant, you either love it or hate it. It’s one of those vegetables that have very few tepid fans. I’m going to assume that if you’re …

As I write this, I’m sipping a bubbly glass of peach water kefir, with golden bits of chopped peach floating at the top. I’ve never been much of a soda …

What is the fun of summer without eating melon, at least once, twice or as often as you like?! At the beach, in the backyard or a park, near a …

If you are about to harvest your raspberries fresh, or have already frozen them for later indulgence, this old-fashioned raspberry jam recipe certainly aims to please. It is slightly sweet, …

Do you know how many raspberries fit into one jar of syrup? Me neither. All I can say, is that it takes plenty – and a lot more than you …

When life hands you ripe, juicy and perfectly sweet red fruits in abundance, you eat as much as you can – at once! Naturally, we are referring to sweet cherries, …

Long before peaches are in season, long before we’re enjoying baskets of plump blueberries, and yes, even before we can pick glossy red strawberries, one ‘fruit’ makes its appearance before …

Each spring, there comes a time when the new, green freshness of the season finally wears off, and the long hot days begin to take the notion of summer seriously. …

Elderflower is an ingredient with more potential than you may imagine. This common hedgerow find is often used to make a delicious seasonal cordial. But there are also plenty of …

One of the proudest moments you’ll ever have in the kitchen, is looking back at your many jars of canned goods – made exclusively by you! If you’ve ever been …

Lemon balm is an easy and versatile plant to grow that will provide an abundant harvest throughout the growing season. It’s also a perennial herb so will return year after …

I have the neatest pet on my counter. It provides me with the most delightful homemade sodas all summer long. I use this unique pet to give my switchel a …