We had an unexpected visitor
Will went out our driveway to take some work to our local machine shop. When he returned, he told me there were the tracks of a big bull moose on our driveway! Wow! I...
Q and A: Amish cole slaw, insects and weather, and pickle crisp
Amish cole slaw
I'd love to try your canned Amish cole slaw recipe, but have a question: Should the liquid you pour on the cabbage be heated to boiling?
Lynda King
Bolton, Massachusetts
No, it is not necessary...
Q and A: drying beans and canning green tomatoes
Drying beans
I planted cranberry bean for the first time this year. The majority of them dried fine in their shells but some are still in green shells (even thought I dried them in dehydrator)...
Beautiful, warm fall day
I just took a cruise around the gardens and really enjoyed the fragrance of fall leaves. The maples are turning color and other trees and plants are starting to show some fall colors. It's...
Q and A: preserving eggs and canning cherry pie filling
Preserving eggs
What do you think about scrambling eggs with sausage, mushrooms and green and red peppers and canning them. Trying to get away from freezer and when I get my chickens and quit selling...