When you live in a cold climate like I do, any fruit you can grow seems extra special. We have two cherry trees on our acreage, and every year I look forward to harvesting those trees. Sour cherries have come a long way since the Nanking cherries of my youth. I love the newer U ... Continue Reading
How to Harvest and Preserve Sour Cherries Like a Boss
July and August are busy months for the Saskatchewan berry picker. Strawberries start off in July, followed by Saskatoon berries, raspberries, and then, finally, sour cherries. Of the four, sour cherries are my favourite. Yes, they are a lot of work, but they are well worth the ... Continue Reading
Sour Cherry Jelly
My son and I are sour cherry jam and jelly fiends. It's ridiculous. Last time I made sour cherry jam, we ate four jars within a month. Can you relate? Or maybe this is just a kid thing... Whether you're as crazy about sour cherries as me and my kid or not, I highly ... Continue Reading
The Best Ways to Pit Sour Cherries (Even Without a Cherry Pitter)
I love picking sour cherries, but pitting them afterwards is a terrible chore! There are so many solutions that promise to be really quick, but do they actually work? And does a traditional cherry pitter actually work on smaller sour cherries? I've taken out all the guesswork ... Continue Reading
Beet Leaf Rolls with Creamy Dill Sauce
You might have heard of beatniks (dough rolled up in a beet leaf) but have you heard of beet leaf rolls? They're a riff off of cabbage rolls, way better tasting, and a great way to use up some of your beet leaves! By the way, did you know you can eat beet leaves? Now you do. ... Continue Reading
Red Hamburger Relish: The Perfect Topping for Hamburgers and Hotdogs
Did anyone else's grandma make a red hamburger relish? For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, red relish is sweet and tangy, made with tomatoes, cucumbers, celery & onions. Sadly, despite owning all of my grandma's recipe books, I could not find the ... Continue Reading
44 Pollinator-Friendly Flowers and Herbs to Help Save the Bees
Creating a pollinator-friendly garden is a win for both you and nature. You create a habitat for the bees, which in turn pollinate your garden, which leads to delicious vegetables and better yields. But what flowers are the best flowers to save the bees and other pollinators? ... Continue Reading
Saskatoon Berry Pie
Nothing says summer like a classic Saskatoon berry pie. You can have your blueberries, but I'll take slightly tart Saskatoon berries instead any day of the week. This Saskatoon berry recipe is just like the one Grandma used to make and can be made with either fresh or frozen ... Continue Reading
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