Our Vegetable garden and fruit tree's did very well this season. Harvesting season can be somewhat overwhelming, especially in late summer and early fall. I've come to realize that most of my mid to late summer days is usually spent in the kitchen canning and preserving. I always say once g…

Dilly Beans are crunchy relish style green beans, pickled in a simple brine and flavored with fresh dill, garlic and chili flakes.  I just recently purchased and learned how to use a pressure canner! It was a bit intimidating, but once I got over the fear it was really pretty easy. I had an abun…

This Vintage Strawberry Jello Poke cake is infused with strawberry gelatin and topped with a real whipped cream cheese frosting and fresh sliced strawberries. My favorite recipes have always  been retro recipes, because they remind me so much of my childhood.  R efrigerator cakes date back as far a…

Drying and storing your fresh herbs is a great way to retain their flavor so you can enjoy them year round. Drying herbs in the oven only takes about an hour and it's so easy.  Do you have an abundance of herbs growing in your garden? Today I want to show you an easy method to dry fresh herbs a…