Mason jar storage for keeping produce fresh longer is a little kitchen hack I wish that I knew about years ago. If you are sick of wasting your money in the produce section than this trick is perfect for you. To think of the amount of money I have wasted over the years on produce …
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Love carrots, but don’t want to waste the time slicing and dicing for canning? Learn how to ferment carrots with this easy, step-by-step tutorial… This year, I’m adding fermentation to my homesteading skills, as you might have guessed when I recently shared How to Ferment Radishes. And since many of you seemed to enjoy the …
Looking for an easy way to preserve your radish harvest from the garden? Learn how to ferment radishes at home with this step by step tutorial… How to Ferment Radishes Head out to the garden and pick your fresh radishes (or pick some up at your local farmers market or grocery store if you don’t …
Mexican style stuffed sweet potatoes are a new family favorite in our house! We eat sweet potatoes fairly regularly but with kids it is in the typical forms you could imagine….fries, cubed potatoes or even whipped. But by roasting them and stuffing them you get to cut down on all that chopping and up the …
Canning mixed vegetables at home is simple to do and they’re so much better for you than store bought canned goods! You can mix and match your favorite vegetables, which is great for picky eaters. Plus, it’s a great way to use up scattered leftover veggies in your fridge or freezer. Learn how to can …
If I were a superhero my weakness list would start with snacking…really. I love to graze on snacks. So instead of trying to stop that habit I have found my favorite healthy snacks to help lessen the guilt and to feel my body being charged with fuel instead! That’s right, snacking doesn’t have to be …
Looking for an easy pressure canning potatoes recipe? Look no further – this simple, step by step recipe is super easy to follow and you’ll have your own canned potatoes on the shelf in no time! We love potatoes and eat a great deal of them around here, but sometimes, it’s such a hassle to …
With St. Patrick’s Day behind us and the new growing season upon us, cabbage is at its lowest price and now is the time to stock up! And there is no better way to stock your pantry than with this delicious Bread and Butter Pickled Cabbage… This delicious Bread and Butter Pickled Cabbage is the …
Good morning friends! ‘Tis the season to be completely consumed by processing food out of the garden. While so rewarding it can also seem overwhelming! That is why I do a mixture of storage techniques. From canning to freezing to ready pull packs. Today I’ll take you through my step by step process of storing …
With a decent beet harvest recently happening I wasn’t about to just toss my beet greens. This sautéed beet greens recipe is incredibly quick and easy to make and the flavors are so deep and wonderful! You truly don’t even have to enjoy beets themselves to love the greens of them. My husband won’t touch …
Homemade canned cucumber pepper relish gives those on my homestead the option of a fresh taste of summer all year long. We love a good condiment here and this little jar of heaven perks up any simple meal. It is so good you can honestly eat it up by the spoonful! I love it on …