by Renee Pottle | Sep 1, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Instagram, Syrups and Spreads
Roses aren’t just beautiful, they taste good too! Turn your backyard roses into a flavored syrup. I’ve mentioned this before, but it has been a challenging garden year here in the Northwest. Drought, heat, and low irrigation water don’t add up to a... 
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... 
by Renee Pottle | Feb 25, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Syrups and Spreads
Having canning withdrawal this winter? Make some cranberry orange relish to eat all year long. Do you have the odd bag or two of cranberries taking up space in your freezer? I certainly do. Seems like every time I visit the grocery store during the month of... 
by Renee Pottle | Nov 23, 2014 | Canning and Preserving, Syrups and Spreads
Winter squash, honey, warm spices and zesty citrus combine to make a delicious homemade butter. As a native New Englander, I have been eating winter squash my whole life. Not many vegetables grow well in northern Maine, but winter squash seems to love the weather.... 
by Renee Pottle | Jun 25, 2013 | Canning and Preserving, Syrups and Spreads
When life gives you apricots, make syrup! I started making apricot syrup almost out of desperation. One year, in my enthusiasm for all things fresh and sweet, I purchased 40 pounds of fresh apricots. Yeah. It’s a lot. Plus the temperature was in triple digits so... 
by Renee Pottle | Feb 13, 2013 | Recipes From the Garden, Syrups and Spreads
There was a time when the question, “what’s for dinner,” didn’t involve a trip to the grocery store but a trip to the pantry instead. A time when every homestead grew several different kinds of apples, and enterprising Moms took advantage of...