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3 pints of corn kernels on a white board

Canning Corn {How to Can Corn}

Learn all about safely Canning Corn in a pressure canner. You’ll love having jars of home-canned corn to extend the taste of summer all year long.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying...

a grey plate with sliced roasted air fryer zucchini topped with Parmesan.

Air Fryer Zucchini

Once you taste Air Fryer Zucchini, you’ll never make it any other way! Deliciously tender and perfectly roasted, zucchini in the air fryer is a simple and speedy side dish. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...

a bowl of frozen blackberries with a sprig of mint

Freezing Blackberries

Learn all the tips and tricks for Freezing Blackberries to stock your freezer with this amazing seasonal fruit. Learning how to freeze blackberries is a great way to preserve this delicious summertime crop.  As an...

a glass bottle of blackberry simple syrup with a glass of syrup and sparkling water with a gold straw.

Blackberry Simple Syrup

Learn how easy it is to make your own Blackberry Simple Syrup for desserts, cocktails, tea, and other drinks. You’ll love the amazing flavor of blackberry syrup for drinks and more. As an Amazon Associate, I...

homemade corn pizza on a cast iron pizza stone topped with Parmesan, bacon, and sliced green onions.

Corn Pizza

Enjoy your favorite tastes of summer with this incredible corn pizza. Roasted sweet corn, bacon, garlic, and cheese come together in a delicious and simple homemade pizza recipe. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

a glass jar of peach compote on a white board with a spoon and cinnamon sticks.

Peach Compote

Homemade Peach Compote is a delicious sauce or topping for ice cream, waffles/pancakes, or enjoy it as a side dish. This tasty homemade condiment is so simple to make with just a few ingredients....

How to Peel Peaches

This easy-to-follow tutorial will teach you how to peel peaches like a pro. Skinning peaches is simple and makes snacking, dessert prep, and canning easier. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There are...

a half-pint canning jar of jalapeño simple syrup with a glass of sparkling water and jalapeños on a white board.

Jalapeño Simple Syrup

Learn how easy it is to make your own Jalapeño Simple Syrup for desserts, cocktails, tea, and limeade. You’ll love the amazing flavor of jalapeño syrup for drinks and more. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

4 jars of peach freezer jam with fresh peaches and mint on a white board.

Peach Freezer Jam

An incredibly fresh-tasting jam, this Peach Freezer Jam is beyond simple to make. Just four ingredients and 20 minutes, and you’ll have a homemade low-sugar peach jam without canning.  As an Amazon Associate, I...

a fluffy air fryer omelet topped with sliced tomatoes, cheese, and parsley on a grey plate.

Air Fryer Omelet

Light and fluffy Air Fryer Omelets are about to be your new favorite breakfast! Ready in a flash with whatever toppings you’d like, these omelettes in the air fryer are great for breakfast, lunch,...