Did you know that today is National Mustard Day? It seems that there’s a “national” day for just about everything. Celebrate this one by making homemade mustard. Read More
Harvesting sunflower seeds may seem like a no-brainer… until you try to do it and realize some instruction could have been helpful. Once you know when and how to harvest these seeds, you’ll find it’s an easy activity that leads to a delicious roasted summer treat. Read More
Roasting and peeling chile peppers and sweet peppers are handy kitchen techniques for cooking Mexican and Italian recipes. Many of the large, mild chiles are roasted before using to add additional depth of flavor to dishes. Read More
If you have a bounty of fresh sweet corn, you’re surely enjoying this summer vegetable with many of your meals. Shucking, or removing the kernels from the cob, gives you another option to serve it as a side dish besides corn-on-the-cob, as well as a practical way to store it by canning or freezing. Read More
If you’re planning to can tomatoes or make sauce from garden fresh tomatoes, peeling the tomatoes first can make the finished product a lot smoother. Unlike other vegetables where peels can be removed, you can’t slip off a tomato peel by hand or with a peeler. Read More
It’s officially summer and cherries are in season! Here are some ways to enjoy this fruit from your farmer’s market or backyard orchard. Read More
Sweet, fresh melon–no matter what variety–is a delicious and refreshing summertime treat. Instead of serving up slices of melon fresh from the garden, try freezing it for a unique and healthy summer dessert. Read More
Home winemaking isn’t as difficult as you might think. Making wine from berries and other fruit is even simpler than pressing grapes, and the results are much sweeter. Use your June strawberry harvest to make your own strawberry wine! Read More
Tomatoes are one of the most abundant summer garden vegetables, and although they are delicious raw, you might end up with more than you can eat. Once you’ve shared the fresh harvest with friends, canning what’s left is an ideal way to save it for other days. Read More
Peanuts can be fun to grow both because they’re a healthy snack and an interesting thing to have in the garden. While peanuts taste great right out of the shell, homemade peanut butter offers a delectable treat that is easy to cook with and perfect for spreading. Read More
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