Refrigerator Pickled Jalapeños (No Canner Needed)
September 30, 2026
Easy refrigerator pickled jalapeños with garlic, peppercorns and mustard seed. No canner and no water bath. Ready tomorrow, even better in three days.
Basil Flower Vinegar with Thai Basil and Sweet Basil
September 30, 2026
What to do with the basil flowers you pinch off: two jars of basil vinegar, Thai basil in rice vinegar and sweet basil in apple cider vinegar, plus what each one is good for.
Two Loaf Southern Pumpkin Bread
September 25, 2026
A moist two loaf pumpkin bread recipe, plus how to double it to four loaves, what to watch for in the ingredients, how to tell when it is done, and how to store and freeze it.
Garden Fresh Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)
September 11, 2026
Our surprise crop of garden tomatillos turned into this bright, roasted salsa verde. A few simple ingredients, one sheet pan, and a quick blend.
Two Cold Drinks to Beat the Heat: Cucumber and Watermelon Mint Coolers
July 2, 2026
Two easy, no-stove-required cold drinks, perfect for a Tennessee heat wave: a refreshing cucumber mint cooler and a sweet watermelon mint cooler,
Strawberry Shortcake Skillet Cobbler (Easy Cast Iron Dessert for Spring)
March 27, 2026
An easy strawberry cobbler made in a cast iron skillet with a golden shortcake-style topping—simple, cozy, and perfect for spring or Easter.
Sweet Pickled Onions (Quick & Easy)
March 26, 2026
A simple jar that makes everything taste better There’s something about having a jar like this in the fridge. It takes just
Sourdough Discard Scones (With or Without Discard)
February 24, 2026
These are the kind of scones that pair with a morning cup of tea on a London windowsill — or a Sunday
Heart-Shaped Sourdough Pop Tarts (With or Without Discard)
February 17, 2026
There’s something deeply nostalgic — and utterly delightful — about homemade sourdough Pop Tarts. Especially when you shape them into hearts and
Easy No-Bake Energy Bites for Travel, Busy Days, and Healthy Snacking
February 5, 2026
Healthy snacking and getting ready for an adventure — whether it is a long travel day, a busy week, or simply life
Grape Jelly from Homemade or Store-Bought Juice
January 29, 2026
When grape vines are heavy at the end of summer, I don’t rush to make jelly. I make juice. I cook the
Easy Sourdough Discard English Muffins (No Mixer)
January 18, 2026
If you keep sourdough starter, you know the routine: feed the starter, use what you need, stare at the discard, and decide
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