Growing rhubarb can be one of the easiest things to grow in the home garden. Because it grows in a wide range of garden zones, this low maintenance plant can give you many, many years of harvests. Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that does well in garden zones 3 to 8. It is even considered …
Canned rhubarb is a versatile and easy way to save up an abundant harvest for enjoying later. Canning raw rhubarb might not seem like the most exciting canning project. And while you might not want 30 quarts of it like tomato sauce, it is an extremely simple food preservation project with a number of tasty …
This canned black bean soup is a hearty, protein packed soup with a southwestern flair. Top with avocado slices and a little sour cream to make a creamy soup that will delight your family and friends. Canned soups are so very convenient for quick dinners on busy days or for packing in lunches, but commercial …
When making homemade jams and jellies, pectin is a very common ingredient, it’s often required to achieve a soft gel. Even though pectin is a common ingredient, I had many questions when I first starting making jams and jellies. What exactly is pectin and what does pectin do? Can I leave it out? Why are …
Ever wondered just what are the differences between jam and preserves? Or between jelly and jam? Soft spreads are some of the best and first things many home canners learn to make. These soft spreads often come in headings likes preserves, jams, jellies, and more. And yet those labels can be confusing. We’re here to …
Making bath bombs for kids is a great way to add a little fun to your nightly routine. And if you happen to have some kids hanging around, making bath bombs with kids, is a great project to work on together. This tutorial will show you how to make homemade bath bombs your kids will …
Rhubarb Crisp, aka rhubarb crunch, has a perfect balance between sweet and tart. This recipe is easy to make and will quickly become a family favorite spring dessert. Fresh rhubarb can be used in season or preserved rhubarb can be used to enjoy this delicious dessert all year long. Where to find Rhubarb Rhubarb grows …
Keeping homemade biscuit mix in a jar is a great way to stock your pantry with make ahead mixes. This easy 5 ingredient baking mix is for more than just biscuits, it can be used for scones, dumplings, and even shortcake or pancakes….just like Bisquick. Ingredients One of the things I love about this biscuit …
Life can often seem dark and dreary after the holidays. All of the decorations are put away and the house seems empty. Instead, try these tips to create a cozy winter hygge home! Here in Alaska, the daylight hours are still short. The weather is colder than it was over the holidays and snow is …
Make a simple dandelion tincture to help ease indigestion, calm gout symptoms, and more. A tincture is a concentrated herbal extract made by soaking plant material in alcohol — it’s one of the oldest and most effective ways to preserve and use medicinal herbs. The flowers are delicious in dandelion fritters and the leaves can …