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Cowboy Candy Recipe with White Vinegar
I picked the last of my jalapenos from the garden a few days ago, right before the first frost and it was time to make one last batch of my favorite new condiment – Cowboy Candy. We only grew two little plants in containers, but boy have they been prolific. We’ve used them fresh in […]
Continue readingHillbilly Housewife Advent Calendar Day 11 – Canning Made Simple
There’s a long tradition of canning in my family. My grandmother canned throughout the year. She canned beans, potatoes, tomatoes and soup throughout the summer, apple butter in the fall etc. My mom remembers her grandmothers and great aunts getting together throughout the year to can as well and many a meal were made from […]
Continue readingHomemade Jelly and Jam Recipes on Amazon Kindle
I’m excited to announce the first in a series of HBHW Cookbooks that I am writing exclusively for Amazon Kindle. Did I say excited? I mean thrilled! The reason I’m so passionate about Amazon Kindle is because it allows me to publish my recipe books at a price that’s affordable for everyone. If you’re not […]
Continue readingCanning 101 – Free Resource
Happy Monday Morning! I put together a short report for you called Canning 101. It goes over the basics of canning and is a great introduction if you’ve been thinking about giving canning a try. You can download it here: Canning 101 (pdf) As always you are welcome to share this free resource with family […]
Continue readingWhat Foods Are Safe To Can – Learn The Acid Levels
Many foods are great for canning, but not all foods. There are some food items that don’t come out very well, and there are some that simply are not safe to preserve by canning. Let’s look at some of the do’s and don’ts when choosing foods to can. Not All Foods Can Be Canned The […]
Continue readingBread In A Jar
Ingredients: 2/3 C. shortening 2 3/4 C. sugar 4 eggs 2 C. canned pumpkin * 2/3 C. water 3 1/3 C. flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp salt 2/3 C. chopped nuts (optional) *You can substitute pumpkin for: 2 cups shredded apples, 1 […]
Continue readingCanned Produce v Fresh Produce – From The Farm To The Table
Many people hunt out fresh produce wherever possible so they can eat their fruits and veggies fresh every day. They go to farmers markets, grocery stores, and even take out shares in local farms in order to get their fill of fresh produce. What many people may not understand is that canned items are usually […]
Continue readingHow Canning Works – Learn The Basic Process Before You Begin
The canning world has seen little change since Nicholas Appert won the food preserving challenge put forth by Napolean Bonapart back in the early 1800s. Basically, you seal the containers, heat up the inside and when cooled, form a vacuum seal on the jar. Now, there are a few different ways to can, as well […]
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