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  • Canning,  Food Preservation,  Pressure Canning,  Water Bath Canning

    3 Important Reasons to STOP Storing Canning Jars With Rings

    August 14, 2024 / 5 Comments

    I know it seems kind of weird and your jars might look a little naked but there are a few important reasons to be storing canning jars WITHOUT the rings. This extra step is worth it for your family’s safety and piece of mind. If you’re looking for some canning recipes you’re in the right place! Check out my Black…

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    Samantha
  • Canned Vegetables,  Canning,  Food Preservation,  Pressure Canning

    Simple Canned Sweet Corn Recipe: Right off the Cob Flavor

    August 10, 2024 / 4 Comments

    Sweet corn is one of those things during the summer that I look forward to! Nothing beats fresh corn on the cob, except when you can have Canned Sweet Corn in the dead of winter and still enjoy that delicious flavor. Grab this simple pressure canner recipe a try and enjoy! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost…

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    Samantha
  • zesty dill pickles, spiced dill pickles, spicy pickles
    Canning,  Food Preservation,  Pickling & Fermenting,  Water Bath Canning

    Zesty Dill Pickles: A New Classic Recipe

    August 5, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Don’t be going and getting too impressed after I tell you this but…I did win 1st place at the county fair with these Zesty Dill Pickles. I just want you to know that when you’re deciding if you want to try it or not. 😆 After trying many different pickle recipes over the last several years, this zesty dill pickles…

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    Samantha
  • dandelion infused oil
    DIY Herbal Skincare Remedies,  Herbal Oils & Infused Oils,  Natural Living

    Golden Elixir: How to Make & Use Dandelion-Infused Oil

    July 22, 2024 / 1 Comment

    If you’ve ever been curious about making your own Dandelion-Infused Oil, you’re about to discover just how simple and rewarding it can be. Those sunny yellow blooms in your yard aren’t just weeds; they’re packed with skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits perfect for homemade remedies. Every spring, I gather fresh dandelions to create a rich, golden oil that can be used in…

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    Samantha
  • pressure canned green beans
    Canned Vegetables,  Canning,  Pressure Canning

    How To Easily Make Pressure Canned Green Beans From Your Garden

    July 7, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Green beans are one of the easiest vegetables to pressure can because you don’t need many ingredients! Grab your green beans & canning salt and you will be ready to go. Green beans are one of the first pressure-canning recipes I tried a few years ago and we’ve been enjoying green beans from the garden ever since. Read on to…

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    Samantha
  • strawberry rhubarb jam
    Canning,  Food Preservation,  Jams & Jellies,  Water Bath Canning

    Simple and Delicious No Pectin Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe

    June 24, 2024 / 2 Comments

    No Pectin Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is one of the simplest, most flavorful ways to preserve early spring fruit. Strawberries and rhubarb are a classic combination — sweet, tart, and perfect for jam. I love that this recipe uses just a few basic ingredients and lets the fruit shine. After long Northern Illinois winters, the first rhubarb leaves feel like a…

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    Samantha
  • pressure canned chicken soup
    Canning,  Food Preservation,  Pressure Canning

    Preserve & Savor: Pressure Canned Chicken Soup Made Simple

    June 9, 2024 / 7 Comments

    This Pressure Canned Chicken Soup recipe is so flavorful and really easy to put together. The best part about pressure canning your own chicken soup is that you control each ingredient that goes into it and there will be no surprises. No artificial ingredients or preservatives! You can add veggies from your garden or farmers market and put home or…

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    Samantha
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    Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping: Delicious and Easy

    May 26, 2024 / 4 Comments

    This Rhubarb Coffee Cake recipe is a welcome change from my usual pie recipe. You’re going to love it with your tea, coffee, or just whenever you need a delicious, sweet treat. This cake boasts a streusel topping that complements the soft, fluffy cake. The secret ingredients in this coffee cake is the sour cream, which adds a creamy and…

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    Samantha
  • Canning,  Food Preservation,  Jams & Jellies,  Water Bath Canning

    How to Make Lilac Jelly

    May 11, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Lilacs mean spring to me and I cannot get enough of their sweet smell! I knew I wanted to make Lilac Jelly. Last year after the lilacs were all done in my area, I saw someone post a recipe for a cake with lilac blossoms. My mind was blown because I did not realize lilacs are edible! Fast forward to…

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    Samantha
  • mason jar gifts
    Cooking from Scratch,  Pantry Staples & Mixes

    3 Creative Mason Jar Gifts: Recipes & Free Printable

    April 28, 2024 / 3 Comments

    I have received so many compliments on the Mason Jar Gifts that I gave out around Christmas last year. It was so fun to receive pictures of my friends and their kiddos baking these cookies and brownies together. I’ll be making these super easy gifts again next year and adding in my Oatmeal Cookie Mason Jar Recipe to the mix!…

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    Samantha
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