One of the best things about holidays is getting together with family and having a huge feast. One of the worst things about the holidays is that … Read the rest
An added bonus to the Thanksgiving holiday feast is the boon that it can give to your pantry. If you have some jars and fresh lids, your … Read the rest
It’s apple season! This is without a doubt one of my favorite times of the year. I love it when the house is fragrant with apples and … Read the rest
I’ve mentioned this before, but it bears repeating – canning is the perfect way to provide “fast food” for preppers.
Last night we got home after … Read the rest
I saw a big basket of jalapeno peppers at the farmer’s market last weekend and I bought every single one – woohoo! A lot of people might
Here’s my recommendation for your end-of-summer food preservation.
You need 100 pounds of tomatoes.
100 pounds? Are you insane, Daisy?
Yes – 100 pounds, and more if … Read the rest
Peaches. Nothing says summer like these delicious fruits but they’re only in season for a very short time. But don’t skimp on grabbing as many as you … Read the rest
Do you have tomatoes running out of your ears? Get more. Once you taste genuine homemade spaghetti sauce you will definitely want enough that you never have … Read the rest
If you are a vegetable gardener, chances are you have experienced such an abundance of zucchini so great that even a ravenous family of squash lovers could … Read the rest
When I lived in California, blackberries grew wild to the extent that they were considered an invasive plant by many people. An untouched patch of blackberry bramble … Read the rest
Nothing is more of a summer tradition here at our house than making enough homemade jam from fresh fruit to see us through the winter. Get some … Read the rest
The term “corporate food” is pretty disturbing if you stop to think about it. Corporations aren’t usually known for their strong ethics or for placing people above … Read the rest
Instant Pots and other countertop pressure cookers are great for getting a meal on the table fast. But for all the people asking if you can use … Read the rest
