I made relish with salad rose radishes that I grew.  They are quite long with a beautiful dark rose color.  They resemble carrots and have a wonderful peppery taste.

This is a tart relish.  It's delicious as a topping and in salads.

Fresh strawberries are a summer favorite and they make great jam.

This recipe is berrylicious.  It's a wonderful addition to ice cream, pound cake, biscuits, or drizzled over brie cheese. 

It does take a little work but it's worth it!

Nectarines are a delicious summer fruit.  They make great jams and butters.

Cook nectarines in the crockpot to prevent burning or scorching.  Use a splatter guard and askew the lid so heat can escape.

This is a recipe for cabbage slaw, and it is delicious as a a topping on beans, hot dogs, and kielbasa.

I also mix this slaw with chopped dill pickles and spicy mustard to top crackers as a quick tasty hors d'oeuvre.

When making apple butter use a mixture of sweet and sour apples for the best flavor.  My last batch consisted of granny smith and ginger gold.

Cook apples in the crockpot to prevent burning or scorching.  Use a splatter guard and askew the lid so heat can escape.