Making Good Food Easy
Root vegetables are one of my favorite winter ferments. Their crunch is always so nice, even after days and sometimes even weeks of fermentation. This combination of beets, turnips, daikon, and black radish is what was available when I went to the produce market by […]
Blanching is a simple process that basically means to quickly cook an item in boiling water. If you are freezing fresh produce from your garden or the market, this is a simple step that you can take to help ensure that your frozen vegetables hold […]
Here’s one more thing that you can use your Instant Pot for: elderberry syrup. This sweet elixir is a powerful tool in any medicine cabinet and it tastes pretty nice too. I have been drying elderberries from my two shrubs for four years now, since […]
The two elderberry bushes I planted a few years ago have exploded in the amount of fruit they bear, so much so that I can cut a ton of flowers back to make this delicious syrup and still have way more berries come late summer […]
I have made a variety of strawberry jams and jellies over the years, but none have compared to good old simple Strawberry Freezer Jam. It is super easy to make and a perfect project to do with young children. Though freezer jam can be made with […]
We are about one month away from the beginning of strawberry season. I am starting to plan my canning and freezing for the year and thought you may like some easy ideas to preserve the classic taste of early summer. When strawberries are ripe for […]
Roasting strawberries is by far one of my favorite ways to save these little morsels of early summer. Strawberries are great fresh, so if cooking them seems like too much work, you are not alone. I was not entirely on board either, until I started making […]
Frozen chard is perfect for bulking up soups, filling everything from calzones to hand pies to crepes, and can also hold its own as simple side on a busy night. When frozen, it is easy to grab a handful for a smoothie or a soup, […]
Frozen carrots are perfect in soups, make a great addition to sautes and can be used for a simple side dish. When blanched before freezing, carrots retain their vibrant color and taste as delicious as the day they were picked. Buy carrots at the height […]
I was an adult before I saw how Brussels sprouts grew on a long thick stalk. Prior to that I had only eaten Brussels sprouts that come out of a bag and I guess I just thought they came like that. I never liked them […]