We got hit with another major snowstorm

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We spent all day yesterday shoveling out. Will plowed the drive with the plow truck and I used the snowblower to clear paths to...

We had a very nice Christmas Eve family gathering

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So our grandchildren could spend Christmas day enjoying their gifts and stockings, we decided to have our family Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve instead...

Q and A: Canning beans and canning peanut butter

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Canning beans Can I can beans not using any salt? Ann Hazelett Litchfield Park, Arizona Definitely. The salt is only a flavor enhancer; it does nothing to preserve...

Fall rains are definitely here

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Luckily, we've nearly ended our harvest, with just a bit of potatoes to dig. The rest is inside and cozy. Will wanted to turn...

Q and A: pressure canner or cooker and thick preserves

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Pressure canner or cooker We bought an electric pressure cooker/canner (Power) with the understanding we could use it for canning vegetables. Now online we...