Hi Achternaam,

How is your December going?

I recently did a website update, so our website looks a little different now. If while browsing my site you run across anything that isn't working properly or might need updated, please email me! We also have the options to ask questions directly on the pages now, so check out that feature too.

Also, I wanted to share a few things that might make good Christmas gifts. :)

First, my friend Laurie at Common Sense Homesteading offers this great "Never Buy Bread Again" book. Learn more about it here.

If you want to make last-minute homemade gifts or stocking stuffers, check out my friend Pia's dishcloth pattern that might be a good fit. Learn more about it here.

Orange Marmalade Recipe - We're heading into citrus season. This recipe is started the day before, but the final product is delicious on toast, pancakes, or saltines.

Learn about Orange Marmalade here.

4th Burner Pot - I frequently mention this 4th burner pot that I was given in exchange for a review. Here's what I thought and how I use it!

Learn about the 4th Burner Pot here.

Butternut Squash & Apple Soup - If you have extra butternut squash and apples around from harvest season, make this from-scratch soup for lunch.

Learn about Butternut Squash & Apple Soup here.

Canning in a Pressure Cooker? - This topic has come up on the Facebook page recently. I know a lot of people purchase pressure cookers this time of year too, but is it safe to pressure can in a pressure cooker? Not exactly...

Learn about Canning in a Pressure Cooker here.

   Sharon

P.S. Get the training, advice, kitchen tips, and support to plan and fill your pantry and table with home canned foods. Simply Canning School is the tool you need to get moving! Choose individual classes to learn the types of canning that interest you, or just join the full membership instead! It's up to you...

Learn more about Simply Canning School here.