With the holidays near, there is one type of gift I’m always happy to receive — a delicious jar of homemade jam. And here’s the truth: You don’t need to be Martha Stewart or Ina Garten to make ...

My little son asked why I bothered—and got a longer answer than he'd expected. "Why do you bother making jam when you can just buy it at the store for cheap?" My youngest son posed an excellent ...

A delicious jar of homemade jam is perfect for the holiday season. All you need is a little bit of fruit, sugar and a clean jar.

Making jam is the accessible starting point for food resilience, connecting a simple kitchen practice to a deep history of economic stability and personal empowerment. If you're a home preserver, ...

My grandmother wasn’t your average grandmother in the kitchen. She was a huge advocate for quick and easy meals. On days when she wanted a sandwich she could slap together for herself and my ...

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