Charlotte NC

Homemade butter is so easy and quick to make using a stand mixer or food processor. It is also superior to store-bought butter. Spread on toast or use for cooking and baking. One quart of cream results in 3/4 pound butter and 2 cups buttermilk.

Using the method for canning whole grapes, you can create a juice concentrate that simply needs to be strained and mixed with water. Easier than making traditional grape juice and just as tasty.

Lard, a fat that has been misunderstood is making a comeback, and it turns out that it is easy to make using high-quality leaf lard. The rendered lard is easily rendered in a slow cooker and can be used in pie crusts as well as savory foods.

Homemade preserved lemons are easy to make, far better than any you can buy in a store, and go well with anything from soups and stews to salads and seafood.