We’ve so enjoyed our taste of the Mediterranean that we’re putting up some canned goods for future use. Here are the recipes for the small batches of Pickled Turnips, Preserved Lemons and Preserved Limes that we put up today. These are easy pickling/fermenting jobs that the kids really enjoy! [makes 3 half-pint jars for the […]
As if today’s most awesome Soft Salted Caramels Recipe wasn’t enough…here’s a special Advent Bonus Post…. Each December, the kids and I spend tons of time decorating the jams, jellies, pickles and other preserves we make in the fall and over the summer months. While this usually constitutes an entire day or “advent activity” on our […]
Today’s the day when we whip up some last minute items to place in jars and send off as holiday gifts. We’ll also try out these treats and use up any left-over jams from last year by filling up some special thumbprint cookies. Unlike other thumbprint recipes, which require pressing or re-pressing your thumb into […]
