Month: August 2022

• Canned Apple Pie Filling

  

  Ingredients20 Cups of prepared apples2 Cups apple juice3 Cups white sugar3 Tbsp butter1 Tbsp cinnamon3/4 Cup cornstarch1/2 Cup apple juice1/3 Cup lemon juice DirectionsIn a large bowl add cold water and lemon juicePeel, core and slice apples into 1/2 inch wedges and place in the cold water mixture until you have prepared 20 Cups of…

• Infused Basil Oil

  

  This oil is a delicious kitchen staple in our house. Used as a bread dipping oil, poured onto fresh pasta or added to a salad dressing. The flavour is so intense and the aroma delightful. We typically make a large batch of this each year. The steps below will make a small batch. IngredientsFresh basil…

• Raspberry Jam

  

  The smell of raspberries for me brings back childhood memories of my grandmother’s large patch and my mother’s jam. Although I know I make my jam differently, this recipe is tasty and can easily be adapted to make a smaller or larger batch. Just follow a 1:1 Cup ratio of mashed berries to sugar. Ingredients…

• Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience

  

  We attended this event and it was amazing! We highly recommend you visit this travelling show when it’s in your area. The following is from the creators and is edited for content. “Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of…

• Canned Basil Pesto

  

  How wonderful it would be to pick fresh herbs from the garden year round.  As we live in Canada, it’s just not an option.  Preserving basil in the form of pesto for the months ahead is a great alternative. Ingredients5 and 1/2 Cups packed basil leaves2/3 cup walnuts4 Tbsp minced garlic2 Tbsp lemon juice1/2 Cup…

• Canned Apple Sauce

  

  Sometimes it’s the simplest of dishes that tastes so good.  Apple sauce can be used so many different ways or enjoyed on its own.  Filling your pantry with your own harvest just feels good. Ingredients apples sugar pinch of salt Directions Any apples you have will work for this recipe.  No need to peel or…