Canning Pickle Relish

Canning Pickle Relish

I used the recipe for pickle relish from the Ball’s Blue Book of Canning.You never can go wrong with the BBB. Below is a picture of the cukes, carrots and onions soaking. These are the dry ingredients. Pickle spices and sugar. Add the vinegar later when adding...
BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI JAR MEAL

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI JAR MEAL

‘Tis the season for soups and chilis.  The weather is getting cooler and we’re just as busy as ever with the approaching holiday season.  Jar meals to the rescue! Thrive Life just announced two new seasonal products: freeze-dried sweet potatoes and...
Make Your Own Ranch Dressing

Make Your Own Ranch Dressing

Why make it yourself? 1. It’s easy.2. It’s healthier than what’s in a bottle.3. You can control the ingredients. The recipe is super simple. 1 cup Mayonaise½ cup Sour Cream¼ cups Cream2 TB Parsley½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp dill½ tsp onion powder½ salt¼ tsp crushed red...