Whether it’s flying the nest to college or sending your little chicks off to school for the first time, it’s a good idea to set a school budget. Knowing what expenses to expect and what money you have to pay for them will allow you to make wise choices. Here’s a quick and simple budget process: […]

Well, I did it! Made my own Peach Rosemary Jam. Made from fresh Okanagan peaches (4 lbs for $5), some sugar, lemons and rosemary. It made about 10 jars and it tastes yummy. I would say it took about 2 hours hands on time and 4 hours marinading time. It didn’t turn out quite as […]

Like most things, when there’s an abundance of something (supply) and it’s availability at premium condition is shortlived…it’s a buyer’s market. Fruit season in BC means plentiful varieties of fruit such as raspberries, blueberries, plums, apples to pears to name a few. The issue for many of us city folk is how to store it when it’s […]