Category Archives: Fruits and Vegetables

Baked Summer Vegetables

Posted on October 17, 2023 by HelenFern

It’s time to pull out the vegetable plants and prep the beds for next year,  but there are still some fruits on the plants. There was just a little bit of this, a little bit of that – I added … Continue reading →

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Freezing the Harvest

Posted on September 30, 2023 by HelenFern

I pulled out the squash plants and harvested the last of them and the green beans. I’ve been freezing what we don’t eat with each harvest. It’s the best way I know to keep the harvest for winter and not … Continue reading →

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Pickled Jalapeños – Small Batch

Posted on September 28, 2023 by HelenFern

The harvest is winding down. I’ve been freezing the jalapeño chiles but they just keep coming! I picked a basket full and decided to thaw the ones in the freezer and pickle them with the ones I just picked. I … Continue reading →

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Easy Garlic Pickles

Posted on August 22, 2023 by HelenFern

Summer is the time to preserve the harvest! I love making jams and pickles – and my kids loved these pickles! Every summer I made three dozen jars and the four of us ate them all – I even entered … Continue reading →

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Cranberry, Orange, & Walnut Shortbread

Posted on February 2, 2023 by HelenFern

I’m loving these cranberries I bought when we visited the cranberry bogs and museum. They came frozen, so I’ll be making even more goodies with these tasty berries. This shortbread was delicious!! (My husband ate it so fast I didn’t … Continue reading →

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