Are you a fan of the beet? Or not so much? I've always liked beets, but Joel, well, not so much. Then one day, we were at a local eating establishment, and pickled beets were one of his side dishes. He tasted them and liked them! The key was the recipe. It contained some spices that really amped up the tastiness. If you've never eaten store-bought pickled beets, they taste a lot like pure vinegar. I searched through my canning recipe books, as well as … [Read more...] about The Beet Goes On|Pickled Beets Recipe
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Beans! Spiced, Pickled, and Dilly
Beans! The bush beans were ready to pick! Joel and I went out to the garden and picked all those that looked big enough. I planted the Blue Lake variety, which are a tasty string bean. We have some pole, or runner beans as well, but they are still flowering yet. Here are some of the beautiful flowers close-up. The first is Trionfo Violetto, a gorgeous purple flower which turns into a gorgeous purple pod. The bean turns green when cooked, however. Next is the Painted Lady … [Read more...] about Beans! Spiced, Pickled, and Dilly
Vegan Rhubarb Cobbler
Vegan rhubarb cobbler is on the menu because the rhubarb is ripening! When the spring comes, and the rhubarb grows, it's a great time of year because the snails have not had a chance to infiltrate. The rhubarb was already there when we bought the place. It comes back every year. I thin it and give it as gifts. Two of my friends have thriving patches in their gardens that all began with my garden starts of this humble plant. Another friend took some to market one year. And … [Read more...] about Vegan Rhubarb Cobbler
Mom’s Easy Family Favorite Chili Recipe
Mom's Easy Family Favorite Chili Recipe Chili is such a versatile dish! We eat it all year long. It is a wonderfully hearty, protein-rich, filling food. It can be made spicy, mild, or somewhere in between. Even though I'm sure there are chili-haters out there, I have yet to meet one! And Mom's Easy Family Favorite Chili Recipe might just convert you if you've never been partial to chili before! This recipe is our go-to here at the farmhouse when we need to … [Read more...] about Mom’s Easy Family Favorite Chili Recipe