Preserving, Drying & More

Welcome to the preserving, drying, and more landing page. Below you will find all the ways we preserve homegrown produce. If you are looking for something in particular, please use the search function by clicking the magnifying glass in the top right corner. Thanks for visiting!

Our Favorite Ways To Use & Preserve Citrus

Our Favorite Ways To Use & Preserve Citrus

One of the best parts about gardening in Southern California is the citrus. This time of year there is literally citrus galore---especially in Orange County. I grew up in a neighborhood, not far from where I live now, that used to be an orange grove. In fact, many...

Classic Basil Pesto ~ A Garden Tradition

Classic Basil Pesto ~ A Garden Tradition

I love basil. I love growing it, I love eating it, and I love how it smells. Homegrown basil pesto is culinary magic. On our trip to Italy last year, we spent some time learning basic Italian. It turns out that "pesto" comes from the italian word "pestare" which can...

Delicious Fresh Passion Fruit Agua Fresca Recipe

Delicious Fresh Passion Fruit Agua Fresca Recipe

This passion fruit juice is a delicious blend of fresh passion fruit pulp, water, and sugar---a type of agua fresca. Aguas Frescas are very popular in Mexico and Central America, where various fruits are blended with water, sugar, and maybe some lime to create a...

Homemade Lemon Herb Seasoning Mix

Homemade Lemon Herb Seasoning Mix

This simple seasoning mix is a go-to for roast chicken in our home. The lemon powder is so bright and refreshing that I could also see this being delicious on fish or roasted vegetables.  Make sure to do a little taste test so you know how salty it is if you are going...

Meet Randi

Urban gardening is my jam. I’m Randi, California girl who obsessively gardens to grow food and flowers around my urban home. Seasonal, simple living is what inspires me~ I hope it will inspire you too. Join me in crafting a life and home connected to the garden Read More>>>>

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