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06/15/2026

Now you can stop buying the $6 cup at Bucks and save a lil cash while still being caffeinated 😉 I’m showing you lots of different things you can be making cheaper at home, so make sure you’re following my account so you don’t miss a thing 🤍

06/14/2026

Accidentally stumbled upon my husbands new favorite jam 😂 He loves this strawberry lemonade jam so much that I’ve already made a second batch!

Recipe courtesy of my friend Lauren Semple | The Semple Homestead !

Using my FORJARS lids and you can use code ASHLIE10 for a discount on their website too 🤍

If you want to use pectin, add the pectin in at the beginning and only boil for 1-2 mins after adding the sugar.

I want to hear from you - do you prefer jam recipes with or without pectin?

06/13/2026

These banana peppers are coming in fast in the garden and my fridge is already overflowing with refrigerator pickles 😂 How else do you use up banana peppers?

Dropping all new recipes for you guys in my Preserving the Summer series! 🤍 Make sure you’re following my account for more easy beginner friendly water bath recipes.

06/13/2026

Replying to I wish some of ya would care this much about the crap they’re selling on the grocery store shelves 😮‍💨

06/12/2026

I’ve done a lot of concentrates, but this is the first time doing strawberry limeade and it’s sooo good! 😮‍💨 Got the recipe from my friend Lauren Semple | The Semple Homestead

And I scored strawberries on sale for $1.77/lb, so of course I bought 10 packs! I just finished up some strawberry lemonade jam and a strawberry jalapeño jam - both without pectin.

Let me know which one you want to see first!

I’m using my FORJARS lids and you can use code Ashlie10 to get a discount on their website, too! 🤍

06/10/2026

Canning 101: How do you know if your jars are sealed?

After processing, set your jars on a towel and leave undisturbed 12-24 hours. After that time, you’re safe to remove your rings and check your seals! Do not store your jars with the rings on as they’re not necessary and can create a false seal.

What other canning questions should I review? We’re headed into peak canning season!

06/10/2026

Preserving some herbs from the garden and I can’t get over how good this lemon balm smells!! It’s supposed to be great for a night time tea, too.

I have the medium freeze dryer! I’ve used it for fruit, broth, dog treats, etc.!

06/09/2026

In case you forgot, it’s time to do your vanilla for Christmas gifts! I’ve never been so ahead of the game 😂

But also, our personal bottle was empty so I just threw more vodka in that at the same time. I’ll reuse my beans twice.

Do you reuse yours and how many times?

Do you inversion can your jam? 🤔 For the record, I have never done this before, but ran outta room in my steam canner so...
06/09/2026

Do you inversion can your jam? 🤔

For the record, I have never done this before, but ran outta room in my steam canner so thought I’d flip em and see what happens!

If you don’t, why not? Botulinum spores can’t survive in an acidic environment, so certainly not a concern in jam.

Would love a respectful discussion on the topic! 🤍

06/08/2026

Refrigerator Pickles 🥒

4 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
2 TB salt
1-2 TB sugar
Dill
Garlic
Whole peppercorn
Mustard seed
Red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves

If you wanted to make these shelf stable, my preferred method is always open kettle canning. Not USDA approved but that’s how my grandmas done it 60+ years and no botulism is growing in that environment anyway.

Lemme know if you wanna see my video on that process! I’ve got pickling cucumbers coming in hot right now!

What do you add to your pickles? 😋

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