by Renee Pottle | Jul 18, 2017 | Canning and Preserving, Instagram, Jams
Preserve the sweet cherry harvest to enjoy all year. If you, like me, love sweet cherries you probably try to stretch the season. For me that means purchasing as soon as they hit the stores – even at exorbitant prices, and then preserving them as the summer moves on... 
by Renee Pottle | Jul 17, 2017 | Canned or Preserved Fruits and Vegetables, Canning and Preserving, Instagram
It’s time for Washington State stone fruits again! One of the best things about living in this part of the country is summer stone fruits. Cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines – you could almost live on fresh fruit for months! So I was thrilled when the... 
by Renee Pottle | Sep 28, 2016 | Canning and Preserving, Pickles
Nostalgic for some tasty, old-fashioned treats? Start with spiced, candied apple rings. If you grew up in the 1950’s or 60’s you may fondly remember spiced apple rings. In an age when boxed spaghetti and sauce and brightly colored Kool-Aid® (with cyclamates!) were de... 
by Renee Pottle | Sep 12, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Instagram, Pickles
“You can’t make relish, that’s something you buy at the store!” Words of disdain and unbelief from a young teen. Our nephew was visiting. His desired foods at age 13 were very limited. But, like most teens, he liked hot dogs. With relish. At least he liked hot dogs... 
by Renee Pottle | Mar 31, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Syrups and Spreads
Turn ripe, luscious mangoes into syrup and enjoy all year long. I love mangoes, but there are very few mango canning recipes out there except for chutney and salsa. The thought of tangy mango syrup on my pancakes all winter appeals to me though, so I developed...