I had some apples that were starting to spoil. The flesh was getting punky and the skins wrinkly. Rather than let them go to waste, I pureed them up into a batch of compote. Well, it happened to thicken more … Continue reading
Category Archives: Preserving & Using Preserves
Canned Curry Recipe
Curry In A Hurry You’ll need a blender, a large stock pot and about 12-16 pint (500ml) jars, lids & rings washed and sterilized. A pressure canner with 2″ of water, a rack on the bottom and have a … Continue reading
Borscht
I found a large cabbage hiding in the back of my spare fridge … It was supposed to be made into cabbage rolls last October. Between my other fridge breaking down, and a vacation in California, this cabbage was completely … Continue reading
Bean & Bacon Soup
Is there a better time of year to make Bean and Bacon Soup than in the middle of a snowfall? Winter is a super time of year to get our pressure canners out and fill those pint jars that have become empty … Continue reading
Container Collecting
During the winter season, when life is slightly calmer than the rest of the year, I spend some time and money, collecting containers. Our tomato crop wasn’t as fruitful as it has been in previous years, and as a … Continue reading