Canned Smoked Whitefish

Canned Smoked Whitefish is a spectacular way to preserve this seasons catch. This is a topic close to my heart that started in an effort to preserve the biggest harvest I ever had from my garden. It was the summer of 2001 and I had a 4000 square foot garden over flowing with fruits and…

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Homemade Gherkins

Homemade Gherkins are easy to make, they sweet and tangy baby pickles that are fermented then canned. Plan Ahead  The entire process takes 6 days but only take a few minutes of work each day. They start off with a salt water soak for 2 days. Then they soak in a pickling spice infused vinegar,…

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Chive Blossom Vinegar

Chive Blossom Vinegar is inexpensive and easy to make and is an impressive flavoured vinegar that will become a staple in your kitchen. When I moved up north the yard, I ended up with was in dire need of much love and tlc. It truly required a complete redo from the trees and shrubs right…

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Growing Rhubarb

Growing Rhubarb in your garden easy, inexpensive and rewarding. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on Gardening in Canada that covers every aspect of growing your own food at home. I help you every step of the way so that you can have the garden you dream of. Rhubarb has had a bit…

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How to Grow Garlic

It is easy, inexpensive and rewarding to grow garlic in your garden. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on Gardening in Canada that covers every aspect of growing your own food at home. I help you every step of the way so that you can have the garden you dream of. How to…

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