by Renee Pottle | Dec 9, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Instagram, Jams
Summer isn’t the only time of the year to make jam. This Christmas jam uses the best of autumn’s harvest – cranberries and apples. Do you love cranberries? I certainly do. The little red orbs make our mouths pucker from their tartness, but still we go back for more.... 
by Renee Pottle | Dec 8, 2015 | Candied, Canning and Preserving, Uncategorized
It’s easy to make homemade candied orange peel. Use it in fruitcake or dip it in chocolate for a decadent treat. If you, like me, have a great affinity for oranges, there are probably plenty of orange peels hanging out on your counter. It seems like such a waste... 
by Renee Pottle | Dec 3, 2015 | Ice Cream and Candy, Real Food
Make your own great tasting peppermint bark – in the microwave! For the last four years I’ve been teaching a class called Gifts From the Kitchen. We always have a lot of fun. Several people come back year after year, as we make different items each time.... 
by Renee Pottle | Nov 24, 2015 | Instagram, Real Food, Syrups and Spreads
Warm spices plus tart cranberries and sweet persimmons make an unusual Thanksgiving treat. Last week I was lucky enough to snag not one, but two kinds of persimmons at the grocery store. This is the first year I can remember seeing persimmons locally, although these... 
by Renee Pottle | Nov 19, 2015 | Real Food, Sourdough and Other Fermented Foods
Make your own bread for homemade stuffing with added flavor and less fat. Note: This post was originally published on my long-neglected Hestia’s Kitchen blog, where you can find additional photos. Looking for a way to make your own sourdough starter? See our...