Why do the mundane and repetitive work of canning food? What are the reasons that make it anything more than a hobby? In our high velocity American culture that values speedy profit at the expense of quality and continuity, we increasingly hear complaints about food. The… Read More
Cherries have dripped from their trees in a wonderful year of harvest. Bings, Rainiers and sour varieties have filled our baskets and pails, processed and preserved in many ways. Here’s a final method for the last of them with sweet, dried Bing cherries for snacking… Read More
Jams from fall still stock the pantry, and this recipe utilizes any to satisfaction. Aside from grill glazes and jam on bread, food creativity with tasty preserves can grow to be a challenge by spring. This recipe makes jam or jelly canning in the autumn… Read More
She came skipping up, her American Girl Magazine in hand and a bright smile on her face, full of ideas for valentine’s day, and a plea to make particularly bright pink carnation cookies. Agreement was quick, seeing that the recipe would make excellent valentine favors for… Read More
Growing up our mother made granola from scratch, and it was so delicious, it seemed to us kids to be a treat rather than standard breakfast. Overnight family hiking trips included her granola, and it not only hit the spot taste-wise but sustained the body for long… Read More
Soul & Stomach 