When it comes down to it, drying and storing herbs for the pantry keep the flavors of summer preserved for the fall and winter months. As summer winds to a close, gardeners are busily harvesting the last of the bounty. They know that a single frost, let alone a hard freeze, can destroy in a …
A home-preserved pantry is a beautiful thing. It can also represent unique and special organizational challenges. Thankfully, organizing the home preserved pantry can be done neatly and easily by following just a few tips. Labels The great thing about glass jars is that the contents can be seen. However, a jar of cherries in extra …
Learn to make butter using a food processor and heavy cream. You don’t even need a cow and fresh milk to have fresh butter at home. Homemade butter is delicious and incredibly easy to make at home. In years past, we milked goats. We enjoyed the milk and made all sorts of delicious yogurt, cheese, …
Canning foods is a wonderful way to preserve the harvest or even a great deal you find at your local farmers market or grocery store. But are you doing it correctly? Which is the best way? Water bath canning or pressure canning? When done correctly, canning is a wonderful and safe way to preserve foods …
Fermented beets are easy to make and a great way to add extra nutrition to your diet. But they can be a little boring. Spice up your ferments with this lacto-fermented spicy beet recipe. Summer is a bountiful time of year. Whether you are growing your own vegetables or buying from a grower or farmer’s …
Cast Iron Cooking Grill Edition. There is no doubt that cast iron cookware is the king of the kitchen. Have you thought about moving to your outdoor grill? There is no doubt that cast iron cookware is the king of the kitchen. Not only is it nearly indestructible, it retains heat like a champ, sears …
Homemade fruit-infused vinegar is an excellent way to use fruit scraps, save money, and create something extra tasty. The trend towards self-reliance often begins in the kitchen. We search for ways to expand our knowledge and save our pocketbooks in the process. This can be accomplished by cooking with something new (like cranberries) when it …
Putting together an herbal first aid kit doesn’t need to be overwhelming or expensive. When you make your own natural remedies you’ll be able to control how much and what is in each remedy. This means you can make several first aid kits – one for the home, one for the car, and one for …
If you were to gather 10 people together and ask them how to make and can jam and jelly, you would probably get at least 10 different answers. Whether someone grew up canning with Grandma who still clings to the old ways or someone just learned by watching a YouTube video, there are many dangerous …
There is something very comforting and satisfying about chicken soup. This chicken soup recipe is really more of a tutorial showing you exactly how to make homemade chicken soup. You can use whatever vegetables you have in the garden or on-hand to make a nourishing, hearty chicken soup. As a child who grew up on …