Homemade Limoncello using Meyer Lemons
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Homemade Limoncello using Meyer Lemons

Homemade limoncello made with Meyer lemons is truly the best recipe for making limoncello liqueur. This sweet, yet lemony, alcoholic beverage is an excellent mixer to accompany any, and many, cocktails. However, the best way to consume this delightful liqueur is as an after dinner sipper. I am a lover of all things lemony and…

Lemon Syrup Recipe | Canning Lemons
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Lemon Syrup Recipe | Canning Lemons

Canning lemons is a perfect way to preserve the citrus harvest by making lemon syrup. Serve canned lemonade concentrate as a warm beverage on cold days, to sooth sore throats and coughs, or with fresh strawberries during the summer months. Twenty or so years ago a Japanese friend of mine insisted that I consume a…

Delicious Homemade Lemon Extract Recipe
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Delicious Homemade Lemon Extract Recipe

Homemade lemon extract is a true lemon flavored ingredient, making it perfect for baking. This DIY lemon extract is made with two basic ingredients, and takes only minutes to make. Baked goods such as, lemon shortbread cookies or lemon brownie bars, will contain the perfect lemon flavor because of this homemade item. Lemon Extra |…

Canning Grapefruit with these Easy Steps
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Canning Grapefruit with these Easy Steps

Canning grapefruit provides a full flavor, preservative and metallic free fruit in a jar. Enjoy this seasonal fruit year round by learn how to can grapefruit in water or a simple syrup solution. Use these same instructions for canning citrus fruit such as oranges and pomelos. Sunshine in a jar. That’s what is achieve by…

Canning Pineapple with these Easy Steps
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Canning Pineapple with these Easy Steps

Canning pineapple is a great means for preserving this tropical fruit. The steps for canning fresh pineapple is quite simple, allowing you a healthier fruit option without a metallic taste from aluminum cans. Canning fresh pineapple is not something most people consider. However, if you love this tropical fruit then take advantage of putting it…