Blackberry Jam
Blackberry Jam from the package insert of Sure Jell pectin with some minor edits. Ingredients 5 cups crushed berries 7 cups sugar 1 box of Sure Jell pectin or 5 tbsp of bulk pectin 1/2 tsp butter (optional) Equipment Dry Measuring Cup large Saucepan Ladle 2 Large Bowls Stirring Spoon Water Bath Canner Canning Utensils […]
Zucchini Relish
A super-awesome relish recipe to make with all of that zucchini you still have after making bread. The recipe comes from Old World Garden Farms. Ingredients 10 cups zucchini 3 cups onions 4 red bell peppers 5 tablespoons salt 3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon turmeric 3 cups apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 […]
Grain Storage
I package my wheat two different was depending on how much I have. If I have just a little, I package it in 64 oz jars and suck the air out of them. This is the attachment I use for that. If I have a large amount, I package them in gallon mylar bags with […]
Fermented Dilly Beans
I tried these out and they came out quite well. I think the next time I make them I will try it without the chilies. I found the recipe on the Ball website. Ingredients 1/2-3/4 pounds green beans (or enough to fill a quart jar), ends removed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 chilies, fresh or […]
A Few Pictures of Andrew
Playing with trains. Helping fix things. Just being cute.