Cherries are one of my all time favorite fruits, so of course when cherry season comes around I want to preserve the harvest! This cherry preserves recipe helps me do just that so I can enjoy the delicious cherry flavor all year round. Cherry preserves make great toppings for ice cream, toast, or even pancakes … Read more
I can’t believe it’s canning season already! When my mom taught me canning many years ago, one of the most overwhelming things was understanding the differences between jams, jellies, conserves, butters, marmalade, and preserves. All I wanted to do was make a batch of yummy, sweet fruit to spread on my toast and I had to dig … Read more
The changing of the seasons, especially in the Fall is an amazing time for gardeners. There is a new planting season to think about and dreams of what plants to bring home to our backyard gardens start to dance in our heads. Finding just the right color or scent in a plant can be a … Read more
*I may receive a commission if you purchase from some links in this post. Getting ready for the fall gardening season makes quite a few people giddy with excitement. Trying to decide what to plant, where to put in the new vegetable bed, and how to get the soil ready for the seeds and transplants. … Read more
A big salad is my favorite meal for lunch or for dinner. I love trying different salads and flavor combinations. This southwest spinach salad recipe with creamy avocado dressing is perfect for this time of year. I would load mine up with fresh spinach, greens, peppers, cilantro and tomatoes from our local farmer’s market. Yum! … Read more
