I know enough about canning to be dangerous. Thankfully, my mom & sister know enough to be productive. Together we make a great team, washing jars, stirring pots, and filling pints with jam and quarts with vegetables. We also do our fair share of laughing, sharing, and eating along the way. At the end of the day, we split up the finished jars, heading home with that happy exhaustion that comes from a productive day. This year I have peaches, pickles, and tomatoes still on my canning to-do list. Just the thought of row after row of jars filled with brightly colored fruits & vegetables gets me excited. Am I weird? Please tell me some of you Keep Reading
Going Green : Gardening Ideas
Going Green Gardening Ideas When it comes to gardening, I consider myself a motivated amateur. Although I grew up in a somewhat rural area and put in a large garden every summer with my dad, I am by no means an expert on the topic. Each year, my husband and I make new mistakes, learn new tricks, and experiment with new plants. It's a fun process, especially when you get to eat the results. I am convinced that there are few things as satisfying as growing and eating your own food. There's just something about tucking a tiny seed or small start into the soil and watching it grow into food you can set on the dinner table. Maybe I have led a sheltered Keep Reading
Rhubarb Cobbler
Rhubarb Cobbler Ingredients 3/4 c. sugar 2 T. cornstarch 4 c. rhubarb, chopped 1 T. water 1 T. butter, diced 1 c. flour 1 T. sugar 1 1/2 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/4 c. butter 1/4 c. milk 1 egg, beaten 2 T. sugar Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease a 9" square baking dish. In a saucepan, mix 3/4 c. sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the rhubarb and water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Dot with butter. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, 1 T. sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, mix the milk and egg. Add Keep Reading
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