How to Make and Can Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

An image of Chelsea standing behind her kitchen island with several jars of home canned food.

Table of Contents Rhubarb season does not wait for you. It comes, it peaks, and if you are not paying attention, you have missed it for another year. I had a full pantry, a move coming up this summer, and every practical reason in the world to skip canning this week. Instead, I went out … Read more

Cardamom Cherry Jam (Plus a Bonus Cherry Lemonade Concentrate!)

A before-and-after photo showing the process of making homemade cherry jam. The left image shows ripe cherries on a tree, and the right image shows a finished jar of dark cherry jam.

Sweet cherries and cardamom are a match made in summer kitchen heaven. This jam is warm and rich with just a hint of spice—perfect for spreading on toast, spooning over yogurt, or layering in desserts. And if you’re looking for something a little different, the same base can be turned into a cherry concentrate for … Read more