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August 8, 2020 0 comments

No Bake Cranberry Date Protein Balls

I have been trying to lose weight this year, and I’ve been looking for healthy recipes to help me achieve that goal. Protein balls (or energy bites) are a great snack and give you both protein and energy in a small snack sized portion. These no bake cranberry date protein balls are really easy to…

August 7, 2020 0 comments

How to Store Fresh Peaches

If you have a peach tree or buy a box or two of peaches this summer, you may be asking yourself how you’re going to store your fresh peaches. I’ve purchased boxes of ripe peaches before and had them end up being too ripe to do anything with except make peach jam. How to…

July 31, 2020 0 comments

Pickled Green Beans (Dilly Beans)

I love to grow green beans in my garden every year. On good years, I end up canning many pints of green beans to store away for winter. To can green beans, you need a pressure canner to process them. If you like pickled vegetables, you should give these pickled green beans a try! Because…

July 29, 2020 0 comments

Quick Pickled Turnips for Canning

If you grew a bunch of turnips this year, like I did, you are probably wondering what to do with them all. I have canned turnips before, but you need a pressure canner to process them. I just finished up a bunch of pickled beets, and was wondering if I could do something similar with…

July 22, 2020 0 comments

How to Freeze Peaches for Smoothies

Summer is the perfect time of year to put some fresh produce in the freezer for winter. It’s fresh, it’s inexpensive, and it doesn’t take a lot of work to get it ready for the freezer. Learn just how easy it is to freeze peaches for smoothies! Choosing Peaches for Smoothies When selecting…