Stories

~ Sweet Cornbread Recipe

Bake this sweet cornbread recipe in a cast iron skillet for a moist and delicious old-fashioned cornbread with a crispy crust. Serve it up with chili (natch) or your favorite soup.

~ Growing Sprouts for Fresh Greens

Discover how to grow bean sprouts right in your kitchen. It will save you a bundle, plus it’s a great way to have some freshly harvested produce year round. Growing them at home is easy to do!

Finding Safe Canning Resources

Knowing where to find safe, trusted canning resources is critical for stocking your pantry safely. Home food preservation is easy, but be sure to use safe canning methods to avoid making people sick!

~ Copycat Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

This homemade kahlua recipe starts with freshly brewed coffee instead of instant coffee granules. It’s great for gift giving or simply indulging yourself.

Homemade Blackberry Jam for Canning

This homemade blackberry jam is so tasty and easy to make. This canning recipe calls for less sugar than many fruit spread recipes, so the berry flavor shines through.

Delicious Homemade Orange Jelly

This orange jelly is a safe canning recipe and is done in about an hour. SO EASY! Serve this fruit spread on toast or heat it and use it to baste grilled chicken.

– Stock Your Pantry with Homemade Blueberry Jam

This blueberry jam recipe for canning is a flavorful way to preserve fresh blueberries while they’re in season. Processed in a water bath canner, it’s an easy beginner recipe to fill the pantry!

Delicious Lemon Marmalade

Made from the zest and flesh of lemons, lemon marmalade can be used in a variety of ways in both sweet and savory dishes.