There is something special about a slow weekend morning — a warm cup of coffee, a little extra time in the kitchen, and the smell of homemade cinnamon rolls filling the house. These soft, gooey cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite treats to make when I want to create something special for the people…
In July, these pickles happened twice in one week! The cucumbers just wouldn’t slow down. Why I Make It These were one of the first recipes I reached for when the cucumbers started coming in faster than we could eat them. Making them twice in one week pretty much tells you how that garden was…
I looked at about four different monkey butter recipes online, then made this my own way. Consider it “rebel canning.” Why I Make It I didn’t start with one recipe and follow it exactly. I compared several versions, figured out what I liked, and created my own batch. That’s part of what I enjoy about…
Same day I did plain jalapeño brine, I also tried these for the first time — sweet, spicy, and a completely different way to use up a pepper glut. Why I Make It Not every jar needs to taste the same. Trying something new with what the garden gave me kept canning from feeling like…