Nanking cherries are small cherries that grow on bushes. They're quite common in Western Canada, but because of a high pit to fruit ratio, are difficult to use in pies. The do, however, make a delicious,...
Canning chicken at home is easier than you think, makes meal prep a snap. Just grab a jar, pop the top, and you're ready to add chicken to your favorite recipes (like tacos, pizza, pasta, and more).
Author: Jill Winger
See how to freeze corn on the cob because there isn't anything better than pulling a bag of sweet freezer corn out on winter days! Freezing corn is so much easier than you think!
Author: Amy
Follow these steps to make your own home-canned stewed tomatoes.
Author: Lady Lee
How to can chicken at home safely. You can use this process to can all poultry and also rabbit meat.
Author: Lady Lee
These quick & delicious garlic refrigerator dill pickles require no processing, stay crisp for a year, and make it easy to keep up with the harvest by putting up a few quarts at a time.
Author: Jami Boys
A simple and delicious tomato relish recipe, perfect for keeping in the fridge or to give as gifts.
Author: Thanh | Eat, Little Bird
Nanking cherries are small cherries that grow on bushes. They're quite common in Western Canada, but because of a high pit to fruit ratio, are difficult to use in pies. The do, however, make a delicious,...
Preserved lemons have an intense flavor and their tender rind has an almost jam-like consistency.
Author: Pat Nyswonger
This sweet vanilla honey peach butter is the perfect way to use up all those summer peaches. Don't worry if you have never canned before. It's super simple and you'll be rewarded with the...
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
While it's not butter, grape butter is such a delicious jam to make. With vibrant flavors, this sweet topping is perfect for so many things!
Author: Kaleb
Medlar jelly is easy to make from this lesser known fruit. Perfect on toast, served with cheese or cold meats, or to sweeten stews and gravies. Hunt out some medlars in late autumn and get jellying! Just...
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Impress your family or guests at your next brunch with this super easy and scrumptious refrigerator homemade marmalade.
How to make freeze dried apple slices with a Harvest Right freeze dryer.
Author: Cari @ Homesteading in Ohio
How to Make perfectly sweet and sour ruby red Nanking Cherry Jelly and what to do if it doesn't work the first time.
Author: Bernice Hill
Fresh chanterelle mushrooms pickled in a sweet brine.
Author: Dahn Boquist
This preserved crabapple syrup is a nice alternative to crabapple jelly. Drizzle it over desserts like ice cream, or use it to flavour cocktails or soda water.
Common in Western Canada, highbush cranberries are not technically cranberries, but are part of the honeysuckle family. While the small red berries are too tart to eat on their own, they do make a wonderful...
Easily freeze green beans without blanching - we think it results in a better texture! Add frozen right into soups, casseroles, stews, and more all year long.
Author: Jami Boys
Evans cherries are sour cherries that grow well in the prairie provinces. They're generally too tart to snack on, but you can turn your backyard Evans cherries into a delicious jam. Use this spread on...
Whether you make it for the yummy salad dressing it yields or the wonderful pickled vegetables it creates, this Homemade Italian Giardiniera Mix is certain to put a smile on the faces of all those you...
Author: Gail from Good Deal Meals
Grape butter is a great way to use up Concord grapes from a farmer's market or your own yard. Mixed with equal parts sugar and placed in a quick water bath, this butter will be perfect all year!
Author: Kaleb
Preserve fresh strawberries with a dehydrator and then enjoy in oatmeal, yogurt, breakfast cereal, use in baking or just eat them plain!
Author: The Bandit
These spicy pickles are a popular condiment for Middle Eastern foods, try them with our Falafel Pitas.
Simple pickled cherries are my new favorite way to enjoy summertime cherries. Ready in just under an hour and still perfectly sweet.
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
Use this simple method to freeze in season or sale blueberries to keep them freshly frozen for months.
Author: Amy Palanjian
How to Dry Strawberries ~ preserve these precious spring berries long after the season has passed with this easy dehydrating technique.
Author: Sue Moran
Homemade fresh strawberry jam is easy to make it has an intense strawberry flavor and is a delicious spread for your morning toast or a warm scone.
Author: Pat Nyswonger