Springtime is fencing time!
Because of our extremely early spring, the frost has gone out early, and we're able to get at fencing VERY early. This time, it's...
Q and A: canning blue potatoes, Amish coleslaw, and pickled eggs
Canning blue potatoes
We just dug our "All Blue" potatoes. They were prolific. I'd like to can them, but I'm not sure if I can...
Q and A: canned fruit turning dark and canning jam
Canned fruit turning dark
Is there any way to keep canned apples and pears from turning darker after canning? I have used Fruit Fresh and...
Our beautiful weather continues
Every day now, with temperatures in the sixties and even seventies, we've been able to do a whole lot. This past weekend, David's friend,...
It’s still frigid, but we’re still plugging along
For instance, last night it was -40° F and yesterday, our high was -24° F. Hey, it keeps northern Minnesota under-populated … But I...





