Drying food is one of the oldest forms of home food preservation. Even before there was farming, nomadic tribes would dry the food they found or caught. Today, this method of home food preservation remains a popular, low-tech process that is accessible to every home … Read More

Come late summer, gardeners everywhere joke about sneaking bags full of zucchini into unlocked cars at the grocery store... but don’t worry, it doesn’t have to come to that! There are many creative ways to preserve a surplus of zucchini and other types of tender … Read More

Compact in size, powerful in nutrition, easy to cook, and delicious to eat, eggs are magical; they are truly a gift to protein lovers everywhere. The transformation of a cured egg can be amazing. Cured and pickled eggs have a texture that is unique; they … Read More

If you can boil water, you can can your own food. The most popular method of canning, also known as the boiling-water method, requires very little specialized equipment and can be done in as little as 10 minutes. Follow this step-by-step guide to canning using … Read More

Peaches—check! Lots of herbs—check! Carbs—check! A good number of my favorite things are in this salad, including a well-balanced matchup of savory and sweet ingredients. The recipe makes several servings, but if you don’t plan to share (no judgment), portion it and add the appropriate … Read More

Sugar Snap Peas with High-Summer Tomatoes, Herbs, and Tahini from Tomato Love make for a sweet yet savory starter. Get the recipe. Then wrap your hands around an epic, picnic-friendly Tuscan Sirloin Sandwich from Beef it Up!. Get the recipe. Not … Read More

Find a stick and decorate it with paint, yarn, feathers, wire, beads, or anything else you can find. Now sit in a circle with your family or friends and start to tell a story. You could say, “Have you heard the story about...” … Read More

This fun DIY project comes together quickly and makes for hours of summer fun. Make your beanbags as big or small as you like—or even vary the sizes for added interest (and game-play challenge!). Supplies: Enough craft felt, polar fleece, or felted wool to cut a … Read More

Top sirloin is a lean but relatively tender cut. Most butchers offer a thin cut that is ideal for sandwiches. I often find steak sandwiches hard to wrangle, so when I make my own, I cut the meat against the grain and very thin. You … Read More

Here’s a favorite recipe for lemon squares that’s easy to make. Kids (and grown-ups!) will love mixing up this tasty treat from Baking Class. Makes 24 bars. Ingredients: Crust: ¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter, at room temperature 1½ cups flour ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar Filling: … Read More