Iris and Honey is a food and lifestyle blog with an emphasis on local farms and businesses in Central PA.
When my great grandparents immigrated to the United States from Northern Italy, a friend or family member hid these green bean seeds in their coat, and we’ve been growing them here ever since. Read more about my grandfather and his garden. I love picking ripe green beans from the vine…
Canned veggies are so versatile! Canning vegetables preserves many nutrients, making them just as nutritious as fresh or frozen. With limited energy from chronic illness, having canned vegetables on hand means that I have plenty of time to use them without worry of spoiling or freezer burn. Canned veggies can…
When you want to eat something delicious, healthy, and homemade, check out these easy recipes with 5 steps. From breakfast to dinner, these easy recipes are perfect for days you want to eat healthy with as little effort as possible. They’re also complete as is! There’s no need to add any…
Now updated for 2021! Each week, along with the CSA (community supported agriculture), I receive a newsletter from Strites’ Orchard about what is in the CSA and recipes for the items in the CSA. This week, the newsletter had a recipe for stewed plums. It was too good to pass…