With blueberries in full abundance for only a short time, we gather and preserve blueberries in as many ways as possible. The question is how to make blueberries last longer? We use blueberries in smoothies, oatmeal, granola, in pies, or on top of ice cream as well as flavoring kefir and kombucha all winter long.
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I used to manage a full-service restaurant. This meant I was in charge of staff, food, and other items like the plasticware, styrocontainers and such you get with takeouts. One of the ways we were able to keep from running out of food items was to establish a par level in the fridge, freezer, and
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I love filling my pantry with all the garden, and other homesteady goodness. It makes it so much easier to run to the pantry and grab a meal to go, so I also fill my pantry with home-canned beans and soups. For a quick and easy meal, I can chicken soup. It’s truly a quick,
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If you’re a homesteader, then you know that there are some things your friends who aren’t homesteaders just wouldn’t understand. From the daily chores to the occasional excitement, there’s always something new to share with someone who doesn’t live the same lifestyle. The gardening, the chickens, the joy of homemade food…it’s all there. However, a
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Whether you are just starting out on your homesteading journey or you have been at it for a while, there are some essential books that every homesteader should read. These books will give you information and ideas about everything from gardening to raising livestock to preserving food. So, if you are looking to expand your
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Today, my awesome friend is sharing her experience with mini hoop tunnels in her garden! Enjoy! Springtime is in the air! Some lucky people hardly get any snow (if any at all!) but for many gardeners this time of the year is spent wandering the garden waiting patiently for the dirt to show itself again.
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are easy to make, makes less trash and obviously uses less chemicals than commercial laundry soap. I am not a big fan of waste at all. I don’t like buying the humongous bottles of laundry soap that are full of chemicals to wash my family’s laundry. And, with 5 people, I do a lot of
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Getting started with turkeys is a fun adventure. We have raised our own for 5 years now, and regret nothing. They are amazing birds, with a unique personality all their own. I love watching them run and play with the chickens, “swim” with the ducks, and take dust baths. We have also had them run
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The instant pot is awesome! Truly! For example, I give you Instant Pot Spaghetti! AKA, Instant Pot Penne Pasta With Meat Sauce. It’s like a dream come true, really. I am talking about the Instant Pot, the electric counter-top pressure cooker. My hubby bought me one for Hanukkah, and I totally love it! It’s made
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When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted to be a homesteader. None at all. I didn’t know the first thing about gardening, chickens, ducks, rabbits, or even how to can food. I had some things to learn along the way, and I have made many, many mistakes.
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