I can hardly believe it. My crab apple tree is bearing fruit already! And it’s not even September. And I have so many, that I will have to preserve them in every way I can think of – I’m going to be using three good, tried and tested methods – hooch, freezing, and sugar. Unlike … Read more
Fall is in the air, and that means pie season is upon us. Whether it’s for Thanksgiving or just because you love pie (and who doesn’t?), nothing is worse than slicing into the pie you’ve spent hours on only to see a pool of liquid. But don’t worry! With these tips, you’ll be serving up … Read more
Apple Puree takes little effort to make and can be used in a variety of ways. It is delicious warm, spiced with cinnamon, ginger or star anise, or chilled with some natural yoghurt. Apple puree (sauce) is my absolute favourite recipe to make in large batches so that its always on hand. My kids enjoy … Read more
When cooking apples, the go-to method tends to be to pop them into a pan with some water and let them gently cook. But this isn’t the only way to cook them! Here’s how to steam apples with cinnamon and mint. Hey there, kitchen warriors! Ever wanted to whip up some tender, juicy steamed apples … Read more
Hey there, food lovers! Ever heard of droppin’ a penny into a pot of apple butter while it’s bubblin’ away? Sounds nutty, right? Well, lemme tell ya, there’s a reason behind this oddball trick that’s been passed down through generations, specially in old-timey kitchens across Amish country and the Appalachian hills. If you’re scratchin’ your … Read more
Dump cakes became popular when cake mixes were introduced and are considered a classic American dessert. They usually contain fruit (traditionally pie filling), dry cake mix, and butter. As you can guess by their name, the ingredients are dumped into the pan without any mixing, which means getting this 3-ingredient apple cake into the oven … Read more
Hey there, fruit lovers! Ever stumbled across something called an “apple pear” at the market and thought, “What in tarnation is this?” Well, lemme tell ya, you’re in for a treat. Here at our lil’ corner of the internet, we’re all about uncovering food gems, and apple pears—also known as Asian pears or Nashi pears—are … Read more
Apple cider vinegar is often used in cooking and baking, or to make marinades, dressings, and even beverages. To make it, chopped apples are covered with water and left to ferment to form ethanol. Natural bacteria convert the ethanol into acetic acid, which is the main component of vinegar (1). It’s not often that an … Read more
Hey there, food lovers and curious cooks! Ever found yourself munchin’ on a crisp apple or diggin’ into a hearty potato dish and wondered, “Are apples and potatoes related?” I mean, they’re both staples in our kitchens, right? They show up in everything from pies to fries, so it’s easy to think they might be … Read more
As soon as the temperatures start to rise, fruit flies can begin showing up in your home uninvited. These pesky insects can quickly become a source of frustration as they hover around ripe fruits, vegetables, and even fermenting liquids. What they lack in size, they make up in numbers. Fruit flies can quickly multiply and … Read more