Yesterday we were blessed with bounty from a friend’s apricot tree. When we got home we made some jam. But then in the midst of other busyness, my energy for the apricots kind of fizzled away. So from the last of the apricots that my kids had pitted for me, I made this...
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Have you noticed that bagged salads are getting lighter and lighter? You used to be able to get a full pound of salad greens for $2. Now the bags hold only 12 or 14 ounces, which means I need at least a bag and a half for my family. Lately I...
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Lots of people think of canning as a tremendously finicky and difficult process. That just isn’t true. It does take a little time, but it is one of the few jobs I do that I can still look at and enjoy a few months down the road. I thought I’d share some...
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A Korean friend of mine shared this recipe with me. It is perfect for summertime when you are overrun with zucchini. Hamburger Zucchini Stir-fry Cooked rice 1 lb. hamburger 2 c. diced zucchini 2 tbsp. oil (sesame oil is best but olive is fine too) 1/2 c. diced onion 1/2 c. diced green pepper (optional) 1 tbsp. soy sauce 2...
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This salad was tossed together at the last minute, but my family loved it so much that I knew I had to share it with you. I’ve had similar salads made with strawberrries and spinach, but I’ve never seen one with apricots and cabbage. I was delighted to discover that they were...
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