Our garden ALWAYS includes red bell peppers. Eating them fresh as a snack or as a side dish with dip, cut up into salads or sauteed in a stir fry, is there any other veggie so versatile? Of course, to preserve them, you could freeze or dehydrate them for later use, but my favorite preservation …
Learning how to can apricots is a great way to build your pantry. Apricots are a great versatile fruit that can go from jams and jellies to sauces and savory compotes with ease. They are slightly sweet, with a unique flavor all their own. If you are blessed enough to have apricot trees on your …
Obviously, if you don’t agree that home-canning milk is safe, then don’t do it. This isn’t something that everyone feels safe with and, as always, use your judgment! Grocery stores nowadays are filled with different types of milk products. Evaporated milk, soy, coconut milk, milk powder…the list goes on. These products can be very expensive …
Why would we want to make ginger syrup? Well, to start with, my family used to be a bunch of pop addicts. This came from my “couponing” days, when I would find great deals on pop of all kinds, and buy it just because it was a great deal. I have reduced the amount of …
Did you know you can can butter? Yes, you CAN! This recipe is making homemade Ghee, which is shelf stable, but has all the delicious flavor of butter. Why can butter when it freezes so beautifully? Well, there are about a bajillion reasons, but I’ll share with you some of the ones that are most …
When strawberries come into season, it doesn’t seem to last long. Sure, you can get fresh strawberries at the grocery store all year round, but when they are not local, and in season, they can taste “off”. That bland flavor isn’t very appealing to many, right? Taking advantage of the May through June strawberry season …
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Preserving food is an ancient practice that has been used to prevent spoilage and extend the shelf life of food. While there are many modern techniques for preserving food, some of the oldest methods are still in use today. This blog post will explore the history of food preservation techniques and discuss how they have …
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I like to have lots of broth on hand. Especially after canning chicken, I have lots to go around. You will always find some form of bone broth in my fridge, and on my pantry shelves. It’s so great to have it on hand for making risotto, soups, gravies, etc. The daunting part for a …
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