Today, many people are trying to avoid sugar. Whether it is for weight loss, to maintain a healthy lifestyle or other health reasons, it doesn't mean we can't still enjoy life's pleasures. I have...

Since the early 1970s, I've often gone through periods of really getting down to the nitty-gritty of trying to plan and prepare meals for my family that are nutritious, contain all-natural...

There is nothing worse than starting the jam-making process and realizing you don't have any pectin. I mean who wants to run out to the store for one ingredient? I have often wondered if there is a...

When traveling to different parts of the Continental United States, I’ve been amazed to find that what people call “homemade biscuits” range from a yeast roll to something that resembles a...

Just about everyone knows what jelly or jam is. However, when it comes to the exact differences between all the different types of preserved fruit spreads, there is often some confusion. Over the...

An important component of correctly making jelly, jam, or any other preserves is to cook at the right temperature for the correct amount of time. Not doing so can cause the finished product not to...