Welcome to my blog. I am Dorothy, and I make a mess in my mess. Get it!
French Onion Soup is essential in my pantry because it is one of those comfort foods that I need when I feel a little under the weather. I like to can it, so it's around for lunch or a simple dinner. All you need is the bread and some cheese. If you have oven-safe soup crocks, it is fun to make it look like it comes from a fancy French restaurant by adding French bread and melting cheese on top of it.
Any Berry Lemonade Concentrate is one of my favorite Ball recipes. I discovered it on a canning group website. The original Ball recipe is for strawberries, but you can use any berry you desire. Also, I know others have used peaches successfully too.
Strawberry Jam with liquid pectin is a jam that I make every year. My husband's favorite sandwich is peanut butter and jelly. He likes his jam thick like the ones you get at the supermarket. So if people in your mess are looking for that type of jam, this recipe is for you! This recipe is the closest that I have found to commercially prepared jam.
Strawberry preserve is such a fun spread to make because it is so versatile and delicious on a scone or mixed with yogurt. It can make a delectable filling for a strawberry shortcake, a cake, or a cheesecake. It is quite simple to make and easy to can. This is a small batch recipe, but it is worth making.
