by Renee Pottle | Jul 13, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Jams
What do you get when you combine raspberries and apricots? A sweet-tart jam perfect for topping scones or biscuits! Last week I purchased a 27 pound box of large, juicy, luscious apricots. They suffered from sun scald which affected their beauty, but not their... 
by Renee Pottle | Jun 13, 2015 | Candied, Canning and Preserving
Candied cherries have real flavor when made this quick and easy way. Every year I make candied cherries for fruitcake season. The process is usually long (see this older post). The cherries are candied, and they don’t have that fake neon color that you see in... 
by Renee Pottle | Apr 11, 2015 | Real Food, Sourdough and Other Fermented Foods
Pureed carrots lend this bread a beautiful yellow hue and a moist and tender bite. Last week I rescued my sourdough starter from the refrigerator where it has been hibernating for a while. My grand-daughter wanted to learn how to make real bread, “not the... 
by Renee Pottle | Apr 10, 2015 | and sweet treats, Instagram, Real Food
Almond butter, whole grain flakes, and lots of seeds combine to make a healthy, high protein snack. My husband loves a certain brand of protein bars. Some days he will eat two or three of the disgusting things. I avoid them for a couple of reasons; they all taste... 
by Renee Pottle | Mar 28, 2015 | Real Food, Sourdough and Other Fermented Foods
Homemade cinnamon rolls and Easter morning go together like peanut butter and jelly. Easter (the unofficial start of a REAL spring for many of us) is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for the heavier rustic breads to take a back seat and allow...