Grandma’s applesauce has been a part of my “cooking life” for a very long time and she always used Cortland apples to make this special treat. Some of the favorite ways we enjoyed it when I was younger was as a dip for danish or cinnamon rolls. There is nothing better than a buttered piece of toast … Continue reading
I first posted this recipe almost 2 years ago as it was that time of the year to make and can applesauce which has been a yearly Fall ritual for many years. It is also one of my oldest recipes as this comes from my Grandmother on my Dad’s side. I use to can a couple bushels of Cortlands but … Continue reading
Going to my local Farmer’s Market is a Saturday morning ritual. I am down there by 7:00 a.m. at the latest when some farmers are still setting out all of their goods. To my surprise strawberries were available as usually they are not ready until mid-June or so. One farmer in particular had these luscious, big, … Continue reading
Very few gardeners make sauerkraut at home, but I did make it a few times with great success. It does take a month or more of brining, skimming, and pressing the cabbage down to make sure it is always covered with brine. My husband and Dad were thrilled with the finished product. It definitely has … Continue reading
This is probably one of my oldest recipes (as I adapted it from my Grandmother). Dad said I should add some sugar but I never felt I needed it. There is nothing else in this recipe but apples and their skins; no sugar or spices. It does take a long time to cook, but worth every … Continue reading