Learn how to cook on the homestead with our kitchen tips, tricks and recipes. Food preservation is really easy once you get the hang of it, too!
Whether you make your own jerky, or prefer to buy from your local, you will want your jerky to retain its flavor and consistency. Jerky (dehydrated meat) that has been made and stored should last well for long periods of time. But the most important question is: just how long can beef jerky last? Jerky …
It is believed that Romanians were the first to start smoking meat to make it last longer way back in the 1800s. Since then, as technology and knowledge have improved, smoking meat has become a cross between art and science. If you want to give it a go, one question you may be wondering is: …
Have you ever forgotten your jerky in the dehydrator for too long, or just left it a bit too long without eating it? I think the only person who has ever NOT done this is my carnivorous husband! Jerky that has been neglected is not very palatable. The lack of moisture can make it taste …
Ah, the frustration! You purchase milk, go home, and the next morning when you make yourself a cup of tea, and – the milk immediately curdles when it comes in contact with the hot water. At least if that happens it gives you a little warning. A cup of tea that looks perfectly fine can …
Properly storing meat is crucial if you want to preserve it for later consumption. Most people nowadays have a refrigerator in their kitchens. Unfortunately, technology can, and does, fail occasionally. If your fridge fails, it usually means you lose the contents; this can be a serious problem. With that in mind, how can you store …
In my home, sugar is the spice of life. It is our guilty pleasure. Sweet tea, cookies, baking, cakes with frosting, sweet carrots, endless homemade sweets, and treats. Mary Poppins got it right, a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down – no matter what ails you. We love our sugar! As a disabled …
Freezing eggplant is a great way to store some of the season’s harvest – and to get a head start on your meal prepping this fall. Even if you plan to cook your eggplant after thawing it out, freezing is a great way to prevent food spoilage, and to extend the bounty of your harvest …
Who doesn’t love pickled vegetables? I know I do! But I sometimes get bored eating the traditional types of pickled vegetables, like cucumbers, onions, peppers, and beets. I want to try something different! Pickled eggplant is not only delicious – and a great way to use up all of that extra eggplant from the garden …
Even if summer is months away, it’s time to start thinking about how to take your backyard barbeques up a notch this year. Whether you’re grilling traditional favorites or want to experiment with smoking your own, consider using your barbeque grill to try out some new recipes next summer. Why Is a Charcoal Grill the …
If you own a home or like to cook, you likely already know the benefits of having just a few trusty pieces of high-end cookware. They offer exceptional culinary use, and are lovely to look at. Old-fashioned cast iron can be that cookware, and so much more. They are versatile, durable, naturally non-stick and can …
