by Renee Pottle | Mar 25, 2015 | breads, Instagram, Real Food
Lemon-Apricot Sticky Buns are sweet, tart, and gooey. But they aren’t low-calorie or diabetic-friendly! A perfect once-per-year treat, maybe for Easter? Who doesn’t love sticky buns? Their delicious gooeyness (is that a word?) brings out the child in all... 
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 | Oct 13, 2014 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Is your homemade jam thick and almost like candy? Here’s how to fix it. We have touched on this subject before, but it remains one of the most asked questions – “how do I fix my overcooked jam?” It’s frustrating. You spend time, money,... 
by Renee Pottle | Oct 6, 2014 | Canning and Preserving, Jams
Late season peaches combine with tart plums in this jewel-toned preserves recipe. Every summer, when the backyard peach trees are in full harvest mode, I make jars of peach preserves. Most years I also make plum preserves for my eldest son, since they are his... 
by Renee Pottle | Sep 22, 2014 | Canning and Preserving, Soups, Sauces, and Entrees
Or….What do you do with overcooked jam?! I am so fortunate to have two very clever daughters-in-law. Those “boys” may have given me grey hair, but they sure did choose wonderful partners. A couple of years ago I made several batches of cherry jam....