Here's a delicious treat for a cool afternoon - this plate of apple crisp will warm you right up. Doesn't this look tasty? It's perfect for a mid afternoon snack with a cup of tea. And when it's cold outside and we're hungry, this Apple Crisp gives us an excuse to take a needed break and come inside for awhile. Easy Apply Crisp Recipe (Recipe card is at the … [Read more...]
Making and Canning Salsa
Who doesn't love homemade Salsa? We often have a pre dinner snack of salsa and tortilla chips, usually with a cold mug of home brewed beer. Here is an awesome Salsa recipe for you to try and I'll show you how I go about making salsa. Awesome salsa! Make a small batch to eat fresh or make a large enough batch to can some up to enjoy come Winter. The canning instructions are included … [Read more...]
Easy No Cook Strawberry Jam
In the very busy days of early summer, I always end up taking whatever shortcuts I can to get things done and in the pantry or freezer. I need to make some jam this year, because we finally finished off our last jar. Here's a great recipe for some easy no cook Strawberry Jam. Since we often have lots of strawberries and not much time to process them, I will spend a couple of hours and make … [Read more...]
Pickled Asparagus – Recipe
Great for serving on an appetizer plate or in a Caesar or Bloody Mary as a garnish, Pickled Asparagus is a real treat. Here's a quick way to get a few jars put away in the back of the fridge. These are zingy, snappy and crunchy awesome! How to Make Pickled Asparagus (want just the recipe to print off? It's at the bottom of the page) Note: 1 batch makes 1 pint jar (with asparagus … [Read more...]
Japanese Chicken – Recipe
One of our favourite special dinners is when we make Japanese Chicken. It's zingy and just dang delicious. If I have a lot of chicken pieces, I just double the sauce recipe. The secret with this dish is to be sure to baste it several times. Since we raise meat birds, we often use our homegrown chicken for this meal. Japanese Chicken 3 lbs. chicken, cut up and skin on 1 … [Read more...]
Raspberry Vinegar with Honey
Thanks so much to Annie for allowing me to do a guest post on her blog! I'm happy to be here and share the good things in life with her readers! Raspberries have been a favorite since childhood. Even as a little girl, I knew that when I had my own home, raspberries would be at the top of the list. Not only are the fruits delicious, but they grow well even in cold climates, which is a … [Read more...]
How to Make Pickled Eggs
If you've got hens, sometimes you get a stockpile of eggs. Chickens lay so well in the spring, it doesn't take long to get several cartons stacked up. We think there's nothing better than a pickled egg or two with lunch or as a late afternoon nibble. Here's how to make pickled eggs - super easy! And great to have on hand. Pickled eggs take only a few minutes to get ready … [Read more...]
Ham & Lentil Soup – Recipe
After the Christmas holidays (and the money that is spent!) we like to try to live "low to the ground" during January. Although we don't spend a huge amount at Christmas, we like to cut the spending for the next month or two, if we can. So we eat out of our pantry, cold room & freezers and just hunker down. We make soups, stews and other delicious homemade meals. Here's our recipe for Ham … [Read more...]
Sicilian Pizza Crust (Make it in Bulk) – Recipe
We love pizza - fast, tasty and it can even be nutritious depending on the toppings you choose. Pizza is such a quick but satisfying meal - team it with a loaded veggie salad and there's your dinner. And kids love pizza! We love this pizza crust recipe and use it every single time we make pizza here at home. This is hands down the best homemade pizza crust recipe we have ever … [Read more...]
