I adapted this recipe from page 160 of Ball Complete Book of Preserving. It is a different take on canned apples, instead of the traditional plain simple syrup and apples. The harvest from our two year-old Honeycrisp tree was good this year! Canned Apples with Cherries & Golden Raisins Ingredients: 8 pounds tart apples, peeled… Continue reading Canned Apples with Cherries & Golden Raisins
Checking For Mites In The Beehives
Varroa Mites are increasingly becoming an issue in the United States. If you keep honey bees, you must check your hives yearly. Left unchecked, if the mites get in you can face colony collapse during the winter months. The problem being that bee keeping is so hands off, it is easy to not check on… Continue reading Checking For Mites In The Beehives
Summer In The Gardens
Another week and summer will be over. It goes by so fast, but while I love the harvesting, and seeing so much grow...I can't say I love the heat. I'm ready for the fall slow down, where it is cool enough to work in my garden, getting the beds ready for winter! It's been a… Continue reading Summer In The Gardens
Canned Apple Pie Filling
Apple Pie Filling takes a little planning, as you will need to order the thickening agent in advance. It isn’t easy to find in stores, so online shopping is your friend. You don’t want to use corn starch to thicken when canning, it breaks down during the processing. However, Clear Jel is easy to use… Continue reading Canned Apple Pie Filling
My Favorite Nighttime Diffuser Blends
If I could justify it, we'd have a diffuser in every room in our home. It might seem woo-woo worthy, but I find I sleep so much better if I turn on the diffuser an hour or two before bed, and let the mist wander through our bedroom and bathroom. Awhile back Kirk picked up… Continue reading My Favorite Nighttime Diffuser Blends