Canning Bartlett Pears

If you picked up a case of pears this past week, you are probably wanting to can them so you can enjoy them year round. You need to make sure you process them pretty quickly because you want them to be nice and green when you can them.  Pears ripen pretty quickly and you don't want them to turn yellow before processing them.  I was able to get 16 quart size jars from a 40 lb. case of pears. ...

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DIY Organic Produce

The dilemma most people face going organic is organic produce can be a lot more expensive than regular produce.  You can try to by it canned, frozen or fresh and you will still the difference hit your pocket book. I am ALWAYS looking for ways to do things feasibly, financially, and effectively.  One way you can save this spring is to buy produce in bulk.  You may not be able to afford...

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Gluten Free French Toast

If you can't do gluten or you haven't found a gluten free bread recipe yet; this is surely to satisfy your taste buds. At Publix, Kroger, or Ingles you can find in the frozen bread section gluten free breads.  The kind I used was made by Udi.  The breads can be expensive, so look for them at Kroger or Ingles.  When they get ready to expire, they mark them down.  I saw them at...

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