Custard Apple Pie

This is the first pie that I was ever taught to make. I learned how to make it at Kids Swiss Kamp, a cultural heritage summer camp which my children now attend. Kids learn all kinds of things from cooking, baking, dancing, language, woodworking, and wrestling to name just a few things. This camp has … Continue reading Custard Apple Pie

Patio Beans

My husband calls these Patty O’Beans and tells everyone they are Irish. He creates a great background story about how they came from and Irish ancestor and its a secret recipe. Guess we don’t need to take a trip to Blarney Castle for him! Actually this recipe came to me from my Great Aunt Dolly, … Continue reading Patio Beans

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

I love making soup! I love that you can just dump in a selection of ingredients and after an hour or so of simmering you have a delicious meal. Soups have become so much faster to make since I started canning a few years ago. Having garden fresh ingredients year-round is amazing. I also can … Continue reading Chicken Pot Pie Soup