Throughout my childhood, the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving brought about great anticipation. First there would be several days off from school, including the Monday […]
Pickles & Relishes
Zucchini Relish
In 2001, my husband and I moved from The Coal Region to New Hampshire where we spent 18 years before returning “home”. Used to a […]
Homemade Chili Sauce
My Nana (grandmother) canned a lot; but she did not can a lot of different items. Known for her homemade white bread, chow chow and […]
Zippy Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Refrigerator pickles are crisp, tasty, easy to make, and perfect for beginner pickle makers or for those who are not interested in steaming up the […]
Fresh Corn Relish
Growing up in Schuylkill County in the Anthracite Coal Region of Northeast Pennsylvania, I could barely turn around without bumping into a farm stand, roadside […]
Pennsylvania Dutch Chow Chow
Chow chow is quintessential Pennsylvania. Dutch; a sweet and sour mix of pickled vegetables often served as a side dish next to other Pa. Dutch […]