Holy mackerel, it was actually warm today
The thermometer hit 46° F above zero this afternoon and we are just dancing around, enjoying this warm, sunny day. Whew, what a break. I'm sure the temperatures will drop for awhile, but it...
Q and A: Cream cheese and canning pork loin
Cream cheese
I looked up the 'Cream Cheese Frosting' recipe in your Pantry Cookbook. It called for either packages of cream cheese or fresh cream cheese softened. How do you make your own cream cheese?...
The bottom fell out of the temperature last night.
When we woke up it was negative 16° F! In Minnesota that's cold for early November. Those beavers were sure right so far! So we run out, do chores then come back and work...
For me, canning season goes on all year long
While some folks only can during — or shortly after — harvest season, I can year around. I still have some frozen venison from the buck our son Bill shot, so two days ago...
To reduce the Christmas stress, I’m starting early baking
Fortunately, the weather has been subzero and still snowing, so we spend more time indoors lately. My son, Bill, and his family have been without power for nearly four days, while he's been sick...