Maple Vanilla Applesauce

October 24, 2015 // Comments off

Welcome the fall weather with sweet homemade maple vanilla applesauce. Any kind of apples will work; fresh and local is best if you can get them! Grocery store apples are the types that store well and transport well, not necessarily... Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins

October 11, 2014 // Comments off

Time for some tasty whole wheat zucchini muffins! There are SO many ways to savor the summer’s bounty of zucchini and squash, so take advantage of your farmers markets and gardens! Can’t use it all at once? Muffins and biscuits... Continue reading →

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

August 24, 2014 // Comments off

Refrigerator dill pickles are fun and easy, no canning equipment needed. This lets you enjoy yummy pickle-ness without added dyes that seem to be in everything. Pickles were my introduction to canning something all by myself. The success gave me... Continue reading →

Jessica’s Dill Pickling Spice Mix

August 5, 2014 // Comments off

In preparation of cucumber season, here is my dill pickling spice mix recipe. Those of you who know me and got some of those pickles last year? This is what I used! Tons of stuff can be pickled. Cucumbers are... Continue reading →

Homemade Candied Ginger

May 2, 2014 // Comments off

I love ginger. I eat candied ginger, well, like candy. I’ve always purchased it until now, but ran out and wanted some RIGHT NOW. Good thing it’s easy! Homemade candied ginger holds its spicy flavor much better than the prepackaged... Continue reading →

zeela's food adventures

recipes from places both real and imagined

preserving the harvest

Maple Vanilla Applesauce

Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Jessica’s Dill Pickling Spice Mix

Homemade Candied Ginger