Are you drowning in rhubarb and tired of rhubarb crisp? If you don’t want another rhubarb crisp recipe, than this article is for you. Not only will you find fresh ways to use your rhubarb, but this article is filled with ways you can preserve your rhubarb for later in the season. Let’s start with […]
Sundried tomatoes are one of the easiest things to make yet are super expensive at the grocery store. In todays article I wanted to take you through everything you need to know about dehydrating tomatoes and rehydrating them to that classic sundried tomato flavour. The Best Tomato Varieties for Sundrying This blog is reader supported. […]
We love pickled beans. We use them in wraps or on top of tacos. Another reason that we love to pickle beans is because a lot of beans are needed to fill the jar, so it’s an easy way to use them up. Beans are super easy to grow from seed, and any time there […]
Swiss chard is a staple in the garden. It’s a cold season crop that grows well in both the spring and fall garden, and it doesn’t bolt in the summer heat thanks to its succulent-like stems. When cared for properly, Swiss chard can grow from early spring straight through fall, producing for months. Swiss chard […]
Nasturtiums are one of my favourite things to grow in the garden. I include it in every garden because it helps bring in pollinators, it can act as a pest trap and the entire plant is edible – the leaves, flowers and seeds! Plus it’s very easy to grow from seed. If you are going […]
Apple season is upon us! There are so many amazing ways to use apples, from apple pie to making apple juice. But a great way to use the apples and have them last multiple months is to make your own apple fruit roll ups, also called apple fruit leather! These roll ups are great for […]
Quick pickling is our favourite method for pickling food. Why? Because it’s quick! This method works for more than just cucumbers/pickles but today’s recipe is all about the classic pickle. This recipe has been passed down by my grandmother and I’m so excited to share it with you. It’s a small reminder of the woman […]
When early spring arrives, it’s hard not to get so excited and plant dozens of seeds. The problem is, all of those tiny seeds turn into plants and it’s nearly impossible to kill them (because they’re our babies!), which means they all need to be planted somewhere! And since kale can be planted so early […]
So, it turns out that salsa is really easy to make! We love salsa around here so this is a very big deal for us. Besides how easy it is to make, it’s also fun because you get to choose the ingredients and flavours, and there are so many options when making it yourself. The […]
