In this recipe I show you how you can transform just a few pounds of cucumbers into delicious Bread and Butter pickles that uses whole ingredients (no need for premade pickling spices here). Seeds you need, tools, simple step by step instructions here: I also recently changed my associate's disclaimer which is linked. (No more affiliated amazon links)
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Lemon Balm Lemonade Recipe | Cottage Pantry Recipe
Lemon Balm Lemonade is super easy to make and takes advantage of some great herbs you have growing in your garden. It's a floral lemonade that is so refreshing, especially as the hot & humid summer months are settling in. Here are my exact measurements to make a half gallon jars worth of this delicious summer drink:
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Raspberry Preserves | Water Bath Canning
This is a recipe for raspberry preserve, which is different from raspberry jam. Jam is specifically cooked until its thick and Jello like, while preserves are just sweetened and cooked berries or fruit. Preserves are a handy ingredient for toppings and mix ins, and this recipe for raspberry preserves, in particular, hold a slight 'lemonade' … Continue reading Raspberry Preserves | Water Bath Canning
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Canning Tart Cherries Whole | Water bath canning
It's cherry season here in Michigan, canning them whole is an incredibly easy way to put this fruit up on the shelf for later. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions for canning tart cherries whole in a simple syrup. Let’s Dive In Canning Tart Cherries in Syrup Recipe … Continue reading Canning Tart Cherries Whole | Water bath canning
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Spruce Tip Syrup | Stovetop Method | Cottage Pantry Recipe
Spruce tips come and go in a flash in the late spring and early summer. What many people don't know is that they hold valuable vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Magnesium. But spruce tip harvesting is very seasonal and must be harvested at the right time. Here we will discuss the best way … Continue reading Spruce Tip Syrup | Stovetop Method | Cottage Pantry Recipe
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This Week: Coupon Code & Deep Cleaning Before garden season starts
Just wanted to say The Cottage Vegetable has partnered with Olle Gardens this summer! They have graciously given me a coupon code for my audience to receive 10% off their purchase. Olle Gardens is a metal raised bed company that aims to give your high-quality garden beds that are guaranteed to last a minimum of … Continue reading This Week: Coupon Code & Deep Cleaning Before garden season starts
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Freezing Chive Butter
Chives are an easy herb to grow in your own garden, even if you only have a patio. But chives do poorly when simply dried since their flavor gets lost completely. So, here's one of the best ways to preserve this tasty herb so you can enjoy it year-round. Here we discuss tools you need, … Continue reading Freezing Chive Butter
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Herbal Sun-Tea | Pantry Recipe for Loose leaf teas
Sun-tea is no new idea but it's a very easy way to make a large amount of tea with very little effort, especially during those hot summer months. This recipe is just a general overview of how to make sun-tea with loose leaf tea, giving you the opportunity to use whichever tea leaves you wish … Continue reading Herbal Sun-Tea | Pantry Recipe for Loose leaf teas
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Blueberry Jam Recipe | Water Bath Canning | Using Frozen Berries, Pectin
This jam recipe uses frozen berries (store bought or homegrown), fresh lemons, cane sugar, and non-GMO powdered pectin. You don't have to grow your own blueberries or wait until U-pick season starts because this recipe is tailored for frozen berries! Here we look at tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions that will … Continue reading Blueberry Jam Recipe | Water Bath Canning | Using Frozen Berries, Pectin
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Sourdough Pizza Crust Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meal
Making this pizza at home is surprisingly easy, although it sounds fancy. With the help of your stand mixer, this pizza crust recipe uses your sourdough starter and a few staple pantry ingredients. Here we go over the tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how to make and bake a sourdough pizza crust. Let's … Continue reading Sourdough Pizza Crust Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meal
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Pickled Peppers | Water Bath Canning
This recipe for pickled peppers is an easy way to expand your pantry and allow you to explore outside the selection of pickled peppers from the store. These peppers stay crisp and flavorful in this recipe, even when canned, and this recipe will make about 5-pint jars. Here I discuss seeds to grow at home, … Continue reading Pickled Peppers | Water Bath Canning
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Shelf Stable Homemade Broth | Pressure Canning Broth
Broth is one of the best staple foods any home cook can have on hand. To have a pantry full of good broth you can navigate any recipe in any season, even if there is little abundance to be found. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions to pressure … Continue reading Shelf Stable Homemade Broth | Pressure Canning Broth
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