The pioneers often stored vegetables in root cellars but to keep them lasting much longer, they preserved their vegetables either by making pickles, relishes or chutneys or even drying them to help prevent spoilage since there were no freezers. I love making a variety of pickles and relishes to preserve our garden goodies. We enjoy…
Homemade Whole Grain Crackers
Homemade crackers are actually quite simple to make and only take a few simple ingredients. Typically, crackers are made with flour, herbs and seasonings and are docked with holes to prevent the crackers from bubbling up or rising creating air pockets. Crackers were first made in 1792 as a variation of sailors biscuits or hardtack…
Best Ever Corn Relish
This corn relish really is the best corn relish I have ever had! I have tried several recipes, but none of them were all that good… until this one! I got this recipe from a friend in the summer of 2020 when we were talking about all the goodness we were canning all summer long….
Bread and Butter Pickles
Bread and Butter Pickles have a sweet and tangy flavor to them, much different than dill pickles, but equally delicious eaten with a meal or on a sandwich. Bread and Butter Pickles have a sharp vinegary taste yet has a sweetness to them — they are one of my favorites! This is a great way…
Our City Homestead’s July Garden Update
Throughout July, the garden has actually been doing fairly well. It has been quite hot with some cloud and a bit of rain, but we still have had to water quite often. The community garden is in an open field alongside a walking trail and has no shade in any part of the day, so…
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon meringue pie is a deliciously tart lemon custard cooked on top of the stove and then poured into a baked flaky pie crust and topped with a fluffy, pillowy meringue that is lightly browned under the broiler. It is pretty to look at, not to mention tasty and perfect for summer! Meringue dates back…
Sandwiches Perfect for the Summer
We enjoy an assortment of sandwiches, especially when it is hot out and no one feels much like eating or cooking. We have sandwiches with vegetables and dip, homemade sweet potato fries or homemade wedges or fries, or even chips. I like sandwiches because everyone can put on their favorite toppings! Sometimes we use homemade…
