This weekend, most people’s refrigerators are so full with Thanksgiving leftovers that getting to door shut requires the family engineer to play Tupperware Jenga with all of the containers of … Read the rest
If you are a vegetable gardener, chances are that you’re currently experiencing such an abundance of zucchini so great that even a ravenous family of squash lovers could never keep … Read the rest
Home canning is a great way to preserve food. It’s an old-fashioned skill that has undergone a lot of research, resulting in modern updates.
Sometimes people are resistant to these … Read the rest
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 you probably … Read the rest
I’m very excited to introduce my new book, The Prepper’s Canning Guide
. The book has been 3 years in the making, and those years were filled with measuring, adjusting, … Read the rest
Over the past couple of weeks, I haven’t been around my computer much.
That’s because we are working hard to live a more agrarian lifestyle
. And to do that, … Read the rest
It’s that time of year: your refrigerator is stuffed to the point that you have to lean against the door to close it and you never want to see another … Read the rest
Here is the step by step for how to can marinara sauce. It’s easy, healthy, and delicious, and a great way to make use of a bounty of tomatoes.
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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 kitchen already contains … Read the rest
The crisp autumn chill signals that it’s time to walk through the crunchy leaves back to the garden to harvest your pumpkins. If you don’t have them growing in your … Read the rest
The leaves are beginning to turn, the air is crisp, and the current harvest is root vegetables. This week the focus is on carrots, crisp and sweet, straight from the … 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 cinnamon. A visit … Read the rest
Pears are a late summer delight. Sweet, juicy, and easy to eat, they are ready in abundance right now. If you don’t have a pear tree of your own, be … Read the rest
