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$1.99 eBook: Our Favorite Food Gifts

The Our Favorite Food Gifts eBook -- just $1.99 now thru 8/6/17 -- The digital eBook version of this cookbook is on sale this week only! Click the book cover above, select your eBook reader and download, or click one of the handy links below to download directly from the... Read more →

Recipe Round-Up: Preserving Summer Fruit & Veggies

We're nearing the peak of the summer harvest and what better time to preserve all those fresh-picked flavors? Whether it's your own spicy salsa, freezer jam or bread & butter pickles, we'd love to hear what you're putting up this year! So tell us... What's YOUR favorite CANNING OR PRESERVING... Read more →

7 Can't-Miss Canning Recipes

Sunshine in a jar! There's something magical about taking bushels of berries and turning them into sparkling jewels on your pantry shelf. The same goes for the classic dilly bean (still crunchy in January!), a batch of homemade spaghetti sauce (your own secret spices!) and salsa that's still fresh well... Read more →

Stash Away a Little Bit of Summer

As we round the corner towards fall, we find ourselves already wanting to savor ever last second this summer has to offer. That's why we've started thinking about stashing away a little of this spectacular season. With all its fresh flavors and bright colors, summer produce should be savored all... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: The Complete Canning Kit

Sure you can...this kit is here to help! Buried under bushels of green beans or cucumbers? Grow a mountain of zucchini? Backyard full of fruit? Let's put all that fresh produce to good use and stash away a little bit of summer. Canning is making a comeback, and this all-in-one... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds

Our latest hand-picked goodies for kitchen, home and gift-giving. Sign up for our emails and never miss a single item! Ball® Heritage Mason Jars This pretty blue Heritage Collection was created for the 100th anniversary of the very first Ball jars...they remind us of the ones Grandma used. This set... Read more →

Rounding Up the Round-Ups!

The end of summer and the beginning of fall seems to be one of the busiest seasons for us...how about you? Between our garden overflowing with tomatoes and zucchini and the back-to-school madness, kitchen inspiration can be hard to come by. That's why, this week, we've EXTENDED the past few... Read more →

Preserving the Best of Summer?

We're nearing the peak of the summer harvest and what better time to preserve all those fresh-picked flavors? Whether it's your own spicy salsa, freezer jam or bread & butter pickles, we'd love to hear what you're putting up this year! So tell us... What's YOUR favorite CANNING OR PRESERVING... Read more →

Celebrating Summer This Week!

There's nothing like the breezy days of summer...the freshest produce, grilling outside, swaying on the porch swing and watching the kids chase fireflies. A trip to the farmers' market or a short walk to your own backyard garden and you have the makings for the most flavorful meal...best shared with... Read more →

Menu of the Week: Soup, Salad & Sandwiches!

This week's Menu of the Week comes from our cookbook, 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches, a new book in our 101 Photo Series of cookbooks and guaranteed to deliver for brunches, lunches and dinner! Plus, each recipe includes a color photo so you'll know just what to expect when you're... Read more →

Putting Up the Best of Summer?

It’s the peak of the summer harvest so what better time to preserve all those fresh-picked flavors? Whether it's your own spicy salsa, dilly green beans, freezer jam or bread & butter pickles, we're rounding up all your best canning & preserving recipes! Not only is it the perfect time... Read more →

Berry Sweet...and Easy too!

Did you know that this Sunday is Friendship Day? Just in time, here's a great little project that you can whip up in an afternoon to treat a sweet friend. Just start with a basket, a cloth napkin and some goodies from your kitchen & craft room. You won't believe... Read more →