Canning Classics From The Garden Old-Fashioned Strawberry Jam Jam is essentially fruit & sugar that is cooked down to a spreadable consistency. When it’s prepared without pectin, expect a softer texture & just know the thickness will slightly vary each time you prepare it as the juiciness from the fruit & berries will vary throughout […]
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Canning Classics: Old-Fashioned Strawberry-Blueberry Jam
Canning Classics The Technique Old-Fashioned Strawberry-Blueberry Jam Bright, seasonally ripe berries simply beckon to be canned. When the fruit is abundant from your garden or farm stands, it’s certainly the ideal time to capture that summer sunshine in a jar to enjoy long after the warm weather passes. Old-Fashioned Strawberry-Blueberry Jam utilizes a traditional water […]
The Beginners Guide To Water Bath Canning & Home Food Preservation
Canning Essentials The Overview The Beginners Guide To Water Bath Canning & Home Food Preservation This is your introduction into the subject of canning & home food preservation. If you have ever wanted to capture garden fresh produce at it’s peak to enjoy later, food preservation offers you that opportunity. Although it’s not difficult, it […]
Baking Classics: Blueberry Crisp
Baking Classics The Technique Blueberry Crisp Who loves blueberry crisp? Everyone. It’s one of the most popular summer desserts that we can’t seem to get enough of when the ripe fruit is at it’s peak. Classic Blueberry Crisp is quick to prepare but what makes this particular variation stand out from the crowd is how the […]
Cooking Classics: Buttermilk Panna Cotta With Blueberry Coulis
Cooking Classics The Technique Buttermilk Panna Cotta With Blueberry Coulis Panna Cotta is a cool & creamy dessert with Italian roots that offers an undeniable delicate rich flavor. Generally prepared with cream as the base, other items can be added to enhance the flavor. Panna Cotta is bound by gelatin which opens the door to […]
Cooking Classics: Blueberry Coulis
Cooking Classics The Technique Blueberry Coulis A coulis is a classic dessert sauce that can be prepared from a variety of fruits & summer berries that have been pureed & forced through a fine wire mesh sieve. In order to be properly classified, the sauce should not have any thickeners added. However, they can be […]
Baking Classics: Lemon-Blueberry Muffins
Baking Classics The Technique Lemon-Blueberry Muffins Lemon-Blueberry Muffins have a bakery quality to them & feature a Lemon Streusel topping that bakes up crisp over the surface. They can be prepared quickly utilizing a straightforward muffin method procedure. All this simply means is that the dry & wet ingredients are blended in separate bowls then […]
Baking Classics: Blueberry-Blackberry Buckle
Baking Classics The Technique Blueberry-Blackberry Buckle When I worked in the restaurants, I learned the importance of simplicity. Freshly picked fruit suspended in a light & pillowy cloud just patiently waiting for you to savor the taste of summer in the south. There’s just something delightful about feeling the juicy berries burst on your tongue. Traditional buckles generally contain […]
The Basics: Blueberries
Cooking & Baking Essentials From The Garden Blueberries Blueberries are a nutrient dense fruit filled with good for you antioxidants, vitamins, minerals & fiber. They can be sprinkled over salads & added to smoothies for instant taste. Blueberries hold up well in baking applications & can be used to prepare some of our favorite summer […]
Baking Classics: Lemon Icebox Tartlets
Baking Classics The Technique Lemon Icebox Tartlets Lemon Icebox Tartlets offer the convenience desired when summer entertaining for a crowd is in order. Although a Classic Lemon Icebox Pie is always appropriate for outdoor barbecue gatherings, these little gems showcase flexibility as they can be served for both casual & upscale parties. The fact that […]
