Happy July everyone! I hope your summer is going wonderful so far? We're definitely in the heat of summer here in Northeast Texas, so staying cool is practically a full-time job right now. Our vegetable garden is in full-swing, so I have been busy canning and preserving our harvest. We have als…

Freezing green beans is a great method to keep them fresh for months, allowing you to enjoy their flavor, color, and texture well beyond the growing season. This is the time of year when summer gardens are bursting with fresh green beans. Our garden is definitely thriving, so we have more  green be…

Quick picked squash is a great method for preserving yellow squash in a light brine, and then water-bath canning which ensures that the quash remains firm for frying. Simply drain, rinse, coat in breading, and fry Summer Squash Season is officially in full swing, which means farmers markets and hom…

Blistered green beans are a simple and flavorful side dish that can be whipped up in just 20 minutes using pantry-friendly, green beans.  When it comes to vegetables in our house we prefer fresh, especially when they come from our garden. If fresh isn't available than frozen is the next best th…