Perhaps not as commonly used as raspberries or blueberries, serviceberries have their own special place in the berry world. They have nutritional benefits, and they also taste good, so we’re making a jam. Learn how to make serviceberry jam, to preserve your serviceberry harvest. In our neck of the woods the kids called them “sugar…
Farmhouse Recipes
How To Make Daylily Jelly- Daylily Jelly Recipe
Many years ago we were visited at the farm by a daylily hybridizer from the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. He shared with us some daylily jelly that he had made with daylilies from his garden. It was the first time I discovered that daylilies were actually edible. The jelly was tasty and sweet, and…
How To Make Fireweed Jelly
I have always loved fireweed. When I found out a jelly could be made from this wonderful wildflower, I started to make plans for this jelly making activity even before the blooms were available. These flowers grow abundantly in many areas, and offer nutritional benefits.Learn how to make fireweed jelly, an extra special jelly from…
How To Make Rhubarb Jam – With And Without Pectin
Making rhubarb jam is a great way to preserve your rhubarb, so that you can make it last a little longer. There are a number of ways to make rhubarb jam, and we will be comparing two of them. Learn how to make rhubarb jam, with and without pectin. Rhubarb has that very tarty taste,…
Easy Rhubarb Cake – A Tarty Taste Of Spring
We love rhubarb and every spring we wait for the rhubarb harvest with great anticipation. The wonderful tart flavour of rhubarb is the perfect addition to many sweet desserts and recipes. The first recipe of the season was an easy rhubarb cake, and it was absolutely delicious. Rhubarb arrives just as the kids are finishing…
How To Use Fresh Chives From The Garden
I love the pompom heads of chives growing in the garden. They always make me smile, knowing that they are more than just a pretty face. The mild onion flavour of chives can add a wonderful savoury flavour to so many dishes. Learn how to use fresh chives from the garden, and enjoy this wonderful…
How To Make Lilac Jelly ~ Preserve The Taste Of Spring
Lilacs are the quintessential flower of spring. Once the lilacs are in bloom, everyone knows that spring has sprung. We relish in the delicious scent of this wonderful romantic flower. The blooms are short lived, but while they are in season you can use them to make numerous recipes, one of which is lilac jelly….
How To Make Lilac Sugar ~ A Sparkling Taste Of Spring
Lilac sugar is an amazing infusion of fresh petals and sugar. The wonderful aroma and flavour permeates the sugar and leaves behind the fresh taste of spring lilacs. Learn how to make lilac sugar, a wonderful pantry addition and tasteful gift to share. Are Lilacs Edible? Lilacs are wonderful edible flowers. Traditionally lilacs have been…
How To Make Dandelion Jelly
This beautiful mesmerizing dandelion jelly is so simple to make. Hold the jar up to the light and see all the goodness shining through! A great foraging activity for the family, and a wonderful and nutritious jelly to share. Learn how to make Dandelion jelly, and you will smile when you look at those dandelions…
How To Make Cassava Pie- A Bermudian Tradition
Every year at Christmas our father made a cassava pie. It was always something we cherished, even as young children. We knew that this was a special tradition from our Bermudian roots. Learn how to make a cassava pie, the Bermudian way. When I was a young child, our family moved from Bermuda to Newfoundland,…