Preserving Archives

Kumquat Marmalade (with Bergamot)
Breakfast, PreservingFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Bernice Hill
Kumquats and Bergamot shine together in this small batch beginner Marmalade recipe. This sweet, yet tart Kumquat Marmalade with Bergamot contains bright notes of citrus and just the right amount…
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Vanilla White Peach Jam
PreservingJuly 24, 2022July 24, 2022 Bernice Hill
Preserve the delicate floral sweetness of fresh white peaches with just a hint of vanilla with this easy Vanilla White Peach Jam recipe. This small batch of peach preserves makes…
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Homemade Garlic Dill Pickles
PreservingJuly 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Bernice Hill
These Garlic Dill Pickles are just like the ones grandma used to make. They’re salty sour and full of pucker power! Homemade pickles are far superior to any store bought…
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How to Make Frozen Corn
PreservingAugust 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Bernice Hill
Preserve summer’s sweet corn using the simplest technique…freezing! This post will walk you through preparing and preserving your very own batch of frozen corn. There’s nothing like feasting on summer…
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Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
PreservingJune 11, 2021July 9, 2022 Bernice Hill
A simple Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipe to celebrate the classic Spring flavour combination of sweet ripe strawberries and tart rhubarb. There’s nothing like Spring produce after a long winter. While…
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Easy Sweet Pickled Ramps
PreservingJune 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Bernice Hill
Preserve your wild ramp harvest all year long with this easy sweet (and spicy) pickled ramps recipe. Store them in the fridge, or process them in a hot bath. Foraged…
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Fish Pie (An Easy Fish Quiche)
Comfort, Home Cooking, Main Dishes, Pies, PreservingJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Bernice Hill
A simple quiche style Fish Pie featuring home canned (or store bought) fish, eggs, and herbs. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious for lunch or dinner. Homemade pies can be…
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How to Make Cocktail Cherries
Cocktails, PreservingAugust 3, 2020September 30, 2020 Bernice Hill
Homemade Cocktail Cherries are a delightful and easy-to-make treat. Use them for garnishing cocktails, serve them on ice cream sundaes or bake them into a cake. They also make a…
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Dill-icious Garlic Scape Relish
PreservingJuly 2, 2020August 26, 2020 Bernice Hill
Garlic Scape Relish is made with fresh early summer garden grown garlic scapes. With just the right amount of vinegar and a touch of dill, it’s perfect on hot dogs,…
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How to Make Chive Blossom Vinegar
PreservingJune 29, 2020May 17, 2021 Bernice Hill
Make your own stunning Chive Blossom Vinegar with beautiful chive flowers from your garden. Use this delicate Allium flavoured vinegar to season potato salads, in a vinaigrette, and in marinades. …
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