Canning Salsa and Mango Salsa Ingredients: Tomatoes Tomatilos (mexican tomatoes) Onion Celery Green Pepers Jalapeno Peppers Garlic Cilantro Salt Lemon Juice If you want your salsa flavored have your other ingredient ready.  We will use Mango, however you can add blueberries, papaya, pomegranate, star fruit, kiwi or anything else you desire. Directions: Wash and prepare all of your vegetables...

Fresh strawberries, the most popular of all berries are in season during late spring and early summer.  Locally grown berries that are ripe and ready to eat and enjoy are delicious and naturally sweet. Even better, there is only about 50 calories in a whole cup! When shopping for berries, choose strawberries with a bright red color. The strawberry size does not play a factor in how sweet, flavorful...

Note:  I will be adding to this page over the next few weeks so check back often to see what the cost of all the items are, how to add juice fasting to it for the best results and our experience as we have done this. I was watching the news the other day and received a shock when I saw a young boy (age 2 or younger) that was literally being eaten from the inside out by parasites that he picked up...

Cherry Juice is not the juice that most people think of first when they think of juice.  It is not common, but becoming more and more so as new information begins to describe its benefits to the public.  So far some of the benefits that have been identified is the reduction of muscle pain and damage induced by exercise. Cherry Juice is also beneficial at reducing pain associated with arthritis. I...

Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries in sugar, thawed and mashed 1 (12 oz.) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 1 tsp. lime zest 2 tsp. lime juice 1/2 c. water Fresh whole strawberries, sliced (optional) Orange rings (optional) Place thawed frozen strawberries in a large bowl.  Mash.  Add remaining ingredients; mix well.  Freeze until firm. Remove mixture and shave, using an...

The Cherry Season generally lasts from the first week of June until the end of August. Cherries are one of the freshest produce items available.  Many people consider Cherries hard to can because of all the effort it takes to pit the cherries, but I disagree.  The effort is well rewarded when you taste your own home-canned cherries. My favorite way to can cherries is to make Cherry Pie Filling...

Smoothies have become a popular drink the past few years, everyone loves them, no matter the flavor.  Smoothie…umm good, I love a good cold drink, add pineapple and it is even better. If you also like pineapple try this recipe: 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice (un-drained) 1 (12 oz.) can frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed. 1 (8 oz.) container vanilla low fat yogurt 1/2...

Are your feet tired and aching?  Why not treat them to some relief.  After you wash and stretch your aching feet use this fantastic aromatherapy herbal oil to further enhance your relaxed mood and soften any rough skin. Here is the recipe: (Note: For your convenience I have added everything you need for this recipe to our store.  Just click on the link for each item) 2 teaspoons soybean, jojoba,...

Have you ever used those fabulous smelling but overpriced hot oil treatments for shiny and smooth hair?  Being the girly girl that I am I love them, so I was very excited the day I located a recipe to make it at home. This is a perfect conditioning oil for all hair and scalp types.  In addition, it makes a great body massage oil as well. Here’s the recipe: (For your convenience I have added...

If you have children you are no native to scrapes and minor irritations. Calendula Infused Oil is used for topical healing of minor skin irritations.  All you need to make it is: 2 parts extra-virgin olive oil 1 part dried Calendula blossoms (did you know Calendula and marigolds are the same thing) Combine the olive oil and Calendula blossoms in the top of a double boiler.  Simmer gently for...