“Is there anything better than butter? Think it over: When you taste something delicious beyond imagining and you say, “What is in this?”, the answer is always going to be, Butter.” ~Julie Powell The very two things I dread most are... Continue reading →

At the risk of getting carried away with the jam recipes, I have just one more…that may beat the last one in flavor. Peaches + Dark Rum = Holy Goodness. This started off as peach picking with my little gypsy... Continue reading →

If you have a seatbelt, strap yourself in. Are you good?  Seated well? OK.  It’s called “Tallow”. It’s rendered beef fat. Yep.  Rendered meaning melted down.  Beef fat meaning, well, beef fat.  There is nothing glorifying about it, until you... Continue reading →

I found my first round of canning to be quite a learning experience, with a lot of feedback!  I was so impressed with what I learned that I figured I should test my skills by taking it up a notch!... Continue reading →

I love the idea of canning.  Food in a jar, for months to come.  Its nostalgic and yet thrifty.  I should mention though that I have never attempted such a feat, nor has anyone in my direct lineage.  In order to efficiently... Continue reading →