So today, I thought I'd show you exactly how you can make your own chia seed jam. But first, a little about jam. Traditional jam relies on pectin to gel, and if you've made it before, you know that it can be a fussy beast. The right balance must be struck between the fruit (...
First of all, there are several brands of pectin and I have purchased three of them. The first one I bought and actually did not use was the yellow box of Sure-Jell Pectin. This one is good for making cooked jam and jellies that you need to can the proper way with a canner. It ...
Every year we make a big batch of husk cherry jam. I like to add a good bit of lemon juice to mine, which really brings out the flavor of these tiny fruits. Ground Cherry Preserves~ My go-to recipe every year, this ground cherry preserves recipe brings out the flavor of the fruit w...
It's true, they're often used in cheap, commercial ice creams to cut corners and save money. But it's all a matter ofintent. If people are using them to save money, we should be wary. If they're using them to make better ice cream, then we should be curious! Besides, if you'...
pulp. These grapes require less heat than European grapes to ripen. Slip-skin grapes are often used to make jelly or unfermented grape juice. Slip-skin grapes are sometimes called ‘Concord’ type grapes and include the black Concord grape, the green Niagara grape, and the red Catawba grape...
Giving your home a toxic-free “makeover” to support a new lifestyle learning how to be healthy can seem daunting at first, but it shouldn’t be. Learning how to be healthy is as simple as making your own home & beauty products or purchasing healthy living products from trusted brands ...
Having sweet, frozen berries to use throughout the year insmoothies, milkshakes,pies,muffins, or coffee cake will make you feel so smart and prepared. Give your frugal self a pat on the back. Thankfully, flash freezing fruit is an incredibly simple process. ...
What do I like to make? Anything with as few ingredients as possible, especially pectin! While pectin does a great job at firming things up, part of the reason I can is to save money so I like to limit the containers of pectin I buy. ...
Avocado has 13 grams of fiber per avocado. One serving typically gives you just under 5 grams of fiber. This power-packed food contains both insoluble and soluble fiber14, which is great for the digestive system3, not to mention they make deliciousguacamole!
Make a GENERAL Meal Plan Have you ever bought pretty produce on a whim, stuck it in the fridge when you got home, then opened the fridge a week later to find it rotting in the produce drawer? Me too, and that’s why you need to have a general idea of what you’re looking for ...