Steve taught me the concept of batch cooking. A simple way to minimize your time cooking during the week »

It is only 3 easy steps to cook pork tenderloin, but it does take some practice to get the hang of searing it first »

This set is beautiful! It is Myott & Son Derby from England, pattern 7773 in navy and gold with poppy-orange flowers »

Crazy! Not if you live in an area with orchards. This is a great project to bring you closer to natural eating »

I found a few more recipes for onion confit, and I wanted to capture it so I remember to make it next year. I think this would be a great addition to my Christmas gift giving and holiday parties »

Four batches of raspberry jam. Must not eat it all (at once) »

I felt well rested and vibrant all day so it made it all the more wonderful. Yesterday deserved a hooray »

I just couldn’t help it! I went to the bookstore and spent too much money on more preserving books »

I accomplished my goal. I beat my time by 29 seconds in this year’s chocolate race »

This recipe combines raspberry and chocolate, using agave as the sweeter instead of sugar (but honey is more accessible). Although it is a jam, it is not recommended for processing »