Very BEST Cowboy Candy Canning Recipe & 10 Ways to Use

Hi friends! I‘m catching up on all of our favorite canning recipes and today it’s my Cowboy Candy Canning recipe. Candied jalapenos, commonly known as “Cowboy Candy”, are a delightful ...

How to Fully Restore a Vintage Pressure Canner

Oh, I’m super excited about today’s post, where I’ll show you how to fully restore a vintage pressure canner. If you do any kind of canning of low-acid foods such ...

Tangy and Sweet Zucchini Pickles Recipe

Here we are in the dead of winter and I’m catching up by posting my tangy and sweet zucchini pickles recipe. Zucchini Pickles, you say? Yes! As you probably know, ...

FREE Printable Cookbook Covers – 3 Designs to Choose From

Alright, everyone!  Today I’m sharing with you my FREE printable cookbook covers. In case you missed my cookbook posts, I have a series of blog posts I’ve written over the ...
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Seeds to Start in February: Zone 5A

Is anyone else shocked that it is February already?! If you’re wondering what seeds to start in February and you’re in Zone 5A, you may be a little disappointed. Last ...

The MOST Delicious Rhubarb Jam Recipe – With Fresh or Frozen Rhubarb

I have made it no secret that I LOVE rhubarb.  In case you missed them, I’ve shared about growing rhubarb and my recipe for rhubarb bars, strawberry rhubarb lemonade slush, ...

Easy Settings to Print a Cookbook as a Booklet

I’ve had quite a few updates to my cookbook over the past year so decided it was high time to reprint. Getting the print settings can be challenging, to say ...

Seeds to Start in January – Zone 5A

It’s a new year and I’m excited to be back in the garden in just a few short months! This may be a teaser post because it’s pretty early to ...

I Forgot to Plant Garlic! Planting Winter Garlic This Year!

Today, y’all get to hear about how I’m planting winter garlic, quite unintentionally.  This past summer, I ordered my garlic from Annie’s Heirloom Seeds.  I ordered a hard neck sampler ...

How to Refocus Your Heart for the New Year – 2022

So we have 2022 coming up just around the corner.  Eeeek!!! First, let me address why I’ve been absent for a few months.  I owe you all an apology. I’m ...