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Wooden seed starting boxes resting on a potting bench.
Gardening | Healthy Living | Seed Starting

How to Make Wooden Seed Starting Boxes for Healthier Gardening

Wooden seed starting boxes make for a beautiful, more natural setting for tiny seedlings. They’re plastic-free for a healthier start to life and they’ll last a lifetime with this traditional Japanese wood preservation method called Shou Sugi Ban. It’s an old-fashioned technique that’s fun and practical and full of rustic farmhouse charm.

Peach lavender jam with fresh peaches and lavender buds.
Americana Lineup | Canning | Food Preservation

How to Make Peach Lavender Jam From Scratch (Easy Canning)

Peach lavender jam pairs fresh juicy peaches with a subtle herbal note of lavender for a unique culinary pairing. The balanced flavors offer a sophisticated twist to breakfast toast, ice cream and so much more! And in true Americana fashion, it’s perfect for gifting too.

Old fashioned peach cobbler drizzled with maple syrup.
Americana Lineup | Baking | Desserts | Seasonal Cooking

How to Make Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Maple Syrup

Old-fashioned peach cobbler features ripe juicy peaches, maple syrup and garden fresh rosemary for a perfect late summer dessert. Topped with a tender biscuit-like dough, it’s lightly sweetened for a healthier treat. Add in a touch of zesty lemon and the summertime flavors shine bright!

Jar of homemade sauerkraut.
Americana Lineup | Condiments | Fall Recipes | Fermenting | Food Preservation | Side Dishes

Homemade Sauerkraut in a Small Batch for Better Gut Health

Homemade sauerkraut is a refreshingly tangy side dish that tastes delicious and naturally offers probiotic benefits for better health. Unlike it’s store-bought counterpart, it’s an easy old-fashioned ferment with a crunchy texture and all the live active cultures intact. Introduce your family to homemade sauerkraut with this simple small-batch recipe and take mealtime flavors to the next level!

Jar of honey fermented garlic.
Americana Lineup | Fall Recipes | Fermenting | Food Preservation

Fermented Garlic | A Simple How-to Guide with 2 Techniques

Fermented garlic is easy to make and bursts with amazing savory flavor. With a subtler profile than fresh cloves, it’s perfect for all your cooking needs and its probiotic nature adds a healthier touch to your meals. It stores long-term and ensures no beautiful bulb of garlic goes to waste!

Slice of sourdough door county cherry pie with fresh cherries and wedge of cheese.
Americana Lineup | Baking | Desserts

How to Make the Best Mini Sourdough Door County Cherry Pies

Sourdough Door County cherry pies are a quintessential Wisconsin dessert that look as beautiful as they taste. Made with locally grown cherries, the filling is sweetened with honey and wrapped in a tender and cheesy sourdough crust. It’s a delicious healthier twist on a Wisconsin-style Americana classic!