Golden, succulent sweet corn is one of nature’s gifts. Every summer for a few wonderful weeks it is perfect and abundant. In fact, it’s so abundant that roadside stands pop up every few blocks. Almost every stand is a family business. Every morning at first light, those hard-working folks tromp up and down muddy rows…
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Old-Fashioned Orange Marmalade. Sunshine in a Jar!
I guess it’s because it brings back memories of childhood. My daddy loved orange marmalade. To be honest, as a kid I didn’t get it. I preferred grape. Sweet and simple, less complex. It must have been my immature palette. Now that I’m grown, it’s a whole new game. Whenever we go out for breakfast…
Simple Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam Perfect The First Time You Make It
Why not make a batch of strawberry-rhubarb jam? There’s something incredibly satisfying about canning and jam-making. A row of beautiful jars filled with brightly colored jam is a testimony to your efforts, visible proof of a completed task. We don’t get much of that in this day and age. This recipe for homemade strawberry-rhubarb jam…