I think there are three things that Seattleites universally look forward to when contemplating summer: The reappearance of a certain glowing orb in the sky, dining alfresco without needing a warm hat ...

Summer is in full swing. That means nonstop popsicles, cold salads, meals on the grill and lots of fresh fruit. Fresh fruit is abundant and cheap in the summertime, so take advantage of that and whip ...

To make freezer jam, all you need are fresh, ripe Oregon berries (or cherries, or apricots, or other seasonal fruit), sugar, commercial pectin, a little lemon juice (depending on the fruit you're ...

Mrs. Eugene Rose from Haviland, Kan., was looking for a recipe for making strawberry freezer jam. Catherine Wanniski of Boothwyn, Pa., sent in a very easy recipe for making the jam. Her recipe calls ...

Make sure to clean and dry the jars (enough for about 5 cups jam). Place the strawberries into a food processor. Pulse a couple times to crush but not totally puree the berries. Measure exactly 2 c.

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Place the bananas on baking sheet. Do not peel. Bake for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool. Peel the bananas and place them in a small ...

A favorite sweet spread for toast and bagels, strawberry jam tastes even better when made from the beautiful berries found in our gardens and at local produce stands. Jam is a slightly thick spread ...

Home canning "newbies" are learning the hard way about the importance of having the right directions when you're making jams and jellies. Case in point, this summer's instruction mix-up involving Sure ...

This is my favorite time of year; spring is turning to summer and the bounty of Iowa's farms and gardens is beginning to show. One early summer crop I especially love is strawberries. Just as there is ...