The winter citrus season is coming to an end, so now only mandarins, oranges, and lemons are left. But late-season mandarins are particularly aromatic and sweet. Their orange color is deep, and the entire fruit is saturated with essential oils that give it that deeper color and the most enchanting scent and flavor. Something…
Preserves Kitchen
Belle's Cherry Sauce
It’s that time of year again when homemade cherry sauce comes in handy. My cherry sauce—or jam, if you prefer—is perfect for the Christmas breakfast table, spread on bread, mixed into yogurt, and used in Christmas desserts, whether served cold or warmed up, if that’s your preference. It also makes the perfect hostess gift…
Citrus peels aren't trash!
Do you eat a lot of clementines, oranges, or tangerines during the Christmas season and winter months? We certainly do here at home, and that means we end up with a lot of peels—which are actually edible—but usually end up in the trash for most people, unless you know exactly what they can be used for. I myself have…
Oven Sterilization of Glass
When you make a lot of things from scratch, you quickly realize how important it is to have a good supply of canning jars and jars for yogurt, jam, and all sorts of other things. Plastic is by no means a durable, healthy, or aesthetically pleasing solution. Glass is best—and it’s the only material you can use for canning, preserving, and storing food…
