Crabapple Jelly

This Crabapple Jelly is steeped in family tradition and features the best of the season. Childhood Memories Crabapple jelly takes me instantly back to my childhood. Crabapples have been part of my existence since I was little. One of my earliest crab apple memories were of my Gido taking us apple picking. Though we never…

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Rhubarb Marmalade

Rhubarb Marmalade is the perfect blend of orange and rhubarb, highlighting the best of the season! Easy to make using a food processor it truly is a no fail recipe. It is a unique way to use rhubarb for longer term storage and even a sweet gift at Christmas! After a good scrub, cut the…

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Pickled Beets

It is easy to make flavourful Pickled Beets with this traditional pickling recipe. Beets are one of the most loved vegetables I grow. In every garden I have ever grown it is one of the items I plant the most heavily. Beets are a sturdy reliable option that is low maintenance and can be used…

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Pickled Radish Seed Pods

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These Pickled Radish Seed Pods will become a pantry staple. Record Breaking Rain It has been the summer of rain. We broke a 50-year moisture record this year which, for a few reasons is great. The spring was met with many forest fires. Fire bans went up very early in the season, the moisture was…

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Pomegranate Pepper Jelly

This Pomegranate Pepper Jelly is sure to become a pantry staple. Making Jelly with Bottled Juice I have always been a fan of pomegranates. There is something very satisfying tearing into one and enjoying every last aril. And no matter how hard you try there is always that moment when you have red sticky juiced…

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