Combine the cucumbers, onions and peppers in a large bowl or stock pot. Stir in the salt and the garlic cloves. Top with a layer of ice cubes, and let sit for 3 to 4 hours. Meanwhile, combine the ...

The peaches this summer have been the best I’ve ever had. Maybe that’s because I’m pregnant so everything tastes better, or maybe it’s just a good year for peaches. I have been eating at least one ...

My very favorite thing to can is jam. Not quick freezer jam. Not “in-a-hurry” pectin-added jam. I prefer to make old-fashioned, long cooking, no-pectin-added jam. Every year I make cases of apricot ...