Stir up (or Cook Down) some Colonial Apple Butter
In a world of wonderful jams and butters, apple butter might just be the ultimate slow food. Comprised of just a few natural ingredients, and no white sugar, the best apple butter cooks most of the...
View ArticleFrom Treehugger: Frugal Green Living Posters
Canning, victory gardening, carpooling, conserving resources, living frugally — There are a lot of parallels between a whole swath of trends and activities today and those from the 1940s. In both...
View ArticleStir up (or cook down) some Colonial Apple Butter
In a world of wonderful jams and butters, apple butter might just be the ultimate slow food. Comprised of just a few natural ingredients, and no sugar, the best apple butter cooks most of the day over...
View ArticleSlow Down for Summer: Fun and Simple Outdoor and Seasonal Activities
I had such a great time on the Slow Down for Summer webinar that I did with KaBOOM! and with the many participants. We shared tons of Slow Summer ideas that emphasized fun and ease over equipment and...
View ArticleStir up Some Triple Berry Jam
Canning has made a big comeback in recent years. For good reason— it’s a fun, easy, and economical family or group activity that even offers some kitchen science, as you watch the mixture transform...
View ArticleHoliday and Everyday Cranberry Pear Jam
Cranberries and pears are both such delicious and evocative fall and winter fruits that I was thrilled to find a jam recipe that combined them as wonderfully as this one. It’s sweet, with a little...
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