After stripping the tomato bushes out back two weeks ago, I had a lot of tomatoes to do something with. Another batch of salsa sounded good. I didn't have a lot of time either. I needed to pack for a conference, and instead I was in the kitchen prepping 3 separate recipes for canning. Oops. But… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Salsa
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Small Batch Canning: Four Pepper Jelly
I was inspired by a recipe on the back of the Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar bottles....a little looking at what had been harvested and I knew I wanted a batch for winter! Pepper jelly is a favorite of mine, especially paired with cream cheese and crackers.... Four Pepper Jelly Ingredients: 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Four Pepper Jelly
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-Dried Tomatoes are an easy way to preserve a lot of tomatoes, quickly. And enjoy them all year long. Which is especially nice if you have multiple plants dripping in ripe tomatoes in late summer. While drying the tomatoes on a dehydrator isn't "sun-dried", it gives the same effect, with little effort. Wash, dry off and… Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Summer Squash & Basil Pasta
Let me brag for a second. My basil is amazing this year. That means I am sure it will flop over in the night, since I just bragged 😛 I can grow most anything, but basil and me....we don't do well together. I almost always kill it via root rot. Well, this year? My 4… Continue reading Summer Squash & Basil Pasta