Water Bath Canning: Beginner’s Guide, FAQs and Tips

Water Bath Canning: Beginner’s Guide, FAQs and Tips

Water Bath Canning is my go to method for preserving things like jams, pickles and vegetables. There’s a lot to remember, and each step is important but in my opinion it’s the best way to be confident in the safety of your preserves. What is 

Perfect Persimmon Jam

Perfect Persimmon Jam

As fall leaves fade and orchard trees shed their seasonal bounty, nothing says “harvest time” quite like a glut of plump persimmons. Ripe Fuyus are begging to be put to good use before the frost, and there’s no better project than batching up homemade persimmon 

Creamy Dill Dressing

Creamy Dill Dressing

This creamy dill dressing started as a simple salad topper but has since become a pantry staple in our home. With bright flavors from fresh dill, tangy lemon juice and creamy avocado, it adds vibrant flavor to any meal. My current favorite way to enjoy 

Grampie’s Favourite Blueberry Muffins

Grampie’s Favourite Blueberry Muffins

Grampie’s favourite blueberry muffins combine nourishing oats and yogurt, creating a healthy, generations-old family tradition. Reminiscent of summer blueberry picking, this recipe yields tender, fruit-packed muffins. It offers versatility with a gluten-free option and can be enjoyed for days. Inspired by childhood memories, it’s shared to foster new family rituals.

Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

Tomato soup has always been a comfort food for me, especially when the temperature starts to dip. Growing up in the 90s, everything came in a can and that was great for a kid chef. As an adult, it’s less appealing. I still want to 

Slow Cooker Mushroom and Lentil Soup – A Hearty Gluten-Free Meal

Slow Cooker Mushroom and Lentil Soup – A Hearty Gluten-Free Meal

This easy slow cooker mushroom and lentil soup is the perfect make-ahead gluten-free meal prep. Just toss all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a hearty, nourishing bowl of soup. When I was in university I moved in 

Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

Nothing warms the soul on a cold day quite like a steaming bowl of carrot ginger soup. Bursting with vibrant flavor from fresh ginger and garlic, every spoonful is positively soothing. What I love about this recipe is that it comes together easily whether using