My very best pumpkin pies are made of squash
I know some of you will go "Ish! Squash?" But don't knock it until you've tried it! I was pretty nervous when I made Thanksgiving pumpkin pies for Will. He's a pie-snob and once...
We’re continuing in the “get ready for winter” mode
In between other projects, while waiting for more cash to continue working on the barn, Will finished pushing brush piles together with Old Yeller, our trusty 'dozer, then disced the field again to ready...
Q and A: ant infestation and gardening in a hot climate
Ant infestation
I need to find a natural way to kill an ant infestation so as not to kill pets.
John Marcum
Silverton, Oregon
You can make a simple mixture of 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, and...
Q and A: canning in half-gallon jars, over-mature green beans, and storing dehydrated foods
Canning in half-gallon jars
Do you can anything at all in jars larger than quart size? I would like to use ½ gallon jars for soups and some veggies.
Judi Almand
Brandon, Florida
I used to can...
Q and A: spicy carrot pickle and pine nuts
Spicy carrot pickle
I have your book Growing and Canning Your Own Food, and your other books, but can't find a spicy carrot pickle recipe. Maybe you have one? Maybe something with onions and...