Melissa K. Norris

5 min read 2023-01-04 11:01:00

Proper Canning Headspace (Is it Important?)

What's the best thing to do when you're canning and realize you don't have enough product to fill the last jar? Here are my solutions to make sure

5 min read 2022-12-21 11:01:00

In the dead of winter, there aren't a lot of options for making a colorful flower bouquet here in the Pacific Northwest. That's why I was thrilled to

8 min read 2022-12-14 11:01:00

It's easy to make this homemade chocolate gravy recipe, and pouring it over homemade flaky buttermilk biscuits, pancakes, or waffles makes for a

6 min read 2022-12-07 11:01:00

Christmas stovetop potpourri will have your house smelling amazing without any harmful or synthetic fragrances. Best part, you can mix and match

6 min read 2022-12-07 11:01:00

Christmas stovetop potpourri will have your house smelling amazing without any harmful or synthetic fragrances. Best part, you can mix and match

6 min read 2022-12-07 11:01:00

Christmas stovetop potpourri will have your house smelling amazing without any harmful or synthetic fragrances. Best part, you can mix and match

8 min read 2022-11-30 11:01:00

My absolute favorite new kitchen appliance to make tomato sauce and strain juice is the Weston Roma Tomato Press. It's not electric but simply a

6 min read 2022-11-23 11:01:00

Guess what? I'm storing green tomatoes to continue ripening for fresh eating well into the winter months. How do you store green tomatoes to ripen

6 min read 2022-11-23 11:01:00

Guess what? I'm storing green tomatoes to continue ripening for fresh eating well into the winter months. How do you store green tomatoes to ripen

3 min read 2022-11-16 11:01:00

This month it's gardening in November! Though there's not much growing in the garden anymore, there's still plenty to be done, including cleanup and

17 min read 2022-11-11 11:01:00

Let's talk about the truth behind the USDA in America and its home canning industry regulations and recommendations. The USDA has specific and fair

17 min read 2022-11-11 11:01:00

Let's talk about the truth behind the USDA in America and its home canning industry regulations and recommendations. The USDA has specific and fair

4 min read 2022-11-09 11:01:00

What does pressure canning actually do to bone broth? There's a lot of debate on whether pressure canning destroys all of the good properties (like

4 min read 2022-11-09 11:01:00

What does pressure canning actually do to bone broth? There's a lot of debate on whether pressure canning destroys all of the good properties (like

5 min read 2022-11-02 10:01:00

Let's talk about the truth behind the USDA in America and its home canning industry regulations and recommendations. The USDA has specific and fair