This Week’s Harvest: Pumpkins
By Daisy Luther
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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … Read the rest
This week, I’ve expanded beyond “groceries” – the week to week purchases that are made with meals in mind – and made some bulk purchases that have … Read the rest
One of the best ways to build your healthy stockpile is to preserve local organic foods when they are in season. My favorite way to do this … Read the rest
Want to turn $10 into 7 entrees?
It’s easy – just can some spaghetti sauce with meatballs! Canning your own meals gives you the benefits of great … Read the rest
If you like spicy food, then you are probably a fan of the jalapeno pepper. They are moderately spicy, with a Scoville heat rating of 2,500–10,000. Right … Read the rest
Sitting on the porch and shelling peas with the kids, watching the butterflies in the garden, and smelling the lilacs in bloom. (Telling the kids, “Put them … Read the rest
Canning recipes are great to have but they aren’t absolutely necessary. Now, the GMO Food and Drug Pushers Administration might disagree, but I firmly believe that … Read the rest
Your preserved food is only as safe and sanitary as the vessels you put it into. An important step that must not be overlooked is sanitizing and … Read the rest
by Daisy Luther
A few words about pressure canning.
First of all…
Let’s put this thought … Read the rest
Water bath canning is a great way to start for beginners. There is no scary equipment, the start-up cost is minimal, and there is less margin … Read the rest
Sometimes you just get lucky and you hit the mother-lode on meat. Maybe it’s a great sale – for example, my favorite butcher gave me a great … Read the rest
