Canning and preserving the fruits of Summer and Fall are so welcome in the Winter months to brighten up the snowy and cold days.
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Concord Grape Jam
January 10, 2021 in Breakfast Foods, Canning and Preserving, Classic Recipes, Cookbooks, Culinary traditions, Family, Farmer's Markets, Recipes

Can Do!
July 5, 2011 in Uncategorized
To me, the best thing about summer is gardening, preserving, canning, freezing, and all the wonderful produce available. I am not a summer girl except for those things. I hate heat, bugs, mosquitos, and sweating. Give me a cool breeze and falling leaves in autumn and snow in the winter and I’m happy. That’s why I live […]
Why I Started This Blog
I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni