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Freezing Mushrooms

November 5, 2018 by Sheila

Mushrooms

Top Row: Crimini, Hen of the Woods (Maitake), Golden Enoki, Lion’s Mane, Chestnut Middle Row: Shiitake, Blue Oyster, King Trumpet, Enoki, Mediterranean Oyster Bottom Row: Shimeji, Pink Oyster, Nameko, White Button There are only 2 more weeks of farmers’ markets here in Bucks County and I stopped by two to gather up as many mushroom […]

Filed Under: Preserving Tagged With: freezing, mushrooms, preserving

Freezing Broccoli

November 13, 2017 by Sheila

Freezing Broccoli

This time of year the brassicas, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collards, and Brussels sprouts, have been touched by frost and have sweetened up; a perfect time for preserving for the winter freezer. Look for broccoli with tight heads and no yellow flowers sprouting. By steaming the broccoli stems separately from the florets, we don’t waste and […]

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Tomato Peach Chutney

September 22, 2017 by Sheila

Peach Tomato Chutney

  Tomato Peach Chutney   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 15 mins   Recipe By: Sheila McDuffie Serves: 8 half-pint jars Ingredients 6 peaches, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half ½ cup raisins l 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 cups raw […]

Filed Under: Preserving, Sauces Tagged With: cheese, cheese board, chutney, ginger, onion, peach, peaches, preserves, preserving, tomato, tomatoes

Freezing Corn

September 16, 2017 by Sheila

Freezing Corn

Summer sunshine preserved for Winter – this is the last of this season’s corn. Lewis and I love a few kernels in our bean burritos, so I shucked 50 ears today to blanch and put away in the freezer. Already threw a handful into our lentil soup that we had for dinner tonight and salivating […]

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So glad that you stopped by! Please join me in my garden and kitchen on our little farm in gorgeous Bucks County, PA.

As the seasons progress, we’ll gather and prepare an abundance of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers.
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