Dehydrating

Originating in the Eastern region of the Mediterranean, kale was cultivated as early as 2000 B.C. As a vegetable, kale is a member of the cabbage family as well as the mustard family, kale is even a part of the Brussel sprout family. With its hearty crisp earthy flavor, it offers up plenty of flavor […]

Have a large amount of fresh fruit from the garden or co-op? These no cook fruit leather dehydrator recipes are an easy and healthy snack for your family. Dehydrating is a terrific way to preserve the harvest, especially when you have a significant amount of fresh fruit from the garden or co-op. Try these fruit

In an effort to clean out our freezers for the upcoming gardening, chicken and turkey “season”, I have been making a lot of jerky lately. After all the canning of chicken, making of soup for the pantry and broth galore, I needed to do something else with it. So, chicken jerky came to be in

Bone broth is so good for you in so many ways. Making broth or stock is a quick and easy way to add healthy benefits to your diet. However, making lots of bone broth can take up a lot of room in your fridge… With all that I have going on in my fridge, I

Don’t just freeze your garden cauliflower! Try making your own instant fauxtatoes for pantry storage!  Have I got the most awesome idea of all for you! Make your own instant fauxtatoes flakes! These are super duper easy to do, and will store in your pantry indefinitely! Great for a bug out bag as well, since

Rice is one of the many staples in our home. We eat it 2-3 times a week, and we love brown, white, jasmine, and arborio especially. Most people will tell you that rice is great for food storage, especially white, due to it’s long storage life, and I would have to completely agree. It’s fairly

Save your garden potatoes in a smaller space! Here’s how you can make your own dehydrated potato flakes from scratch!  Buying boxed potato flakes for quick and easy mashed potatoes may seem like a great idea most of the time, right? There are some weird ingredients in the most popular brands that I want to avoid,

When the days get longer, hens will naturally lay more eggs. If you have 12 hens, you could find yourself with nearly 6 dozen eggs each week. Unless you eat eggs for every single meal, that can add up. Storing them in the fridge is a good option for long-term storage, but what happens when

When I was growing up, my father would spend literally hours making the world’s best beef jerky. He would choose the finest beef roast, marinate it in his special blend of seasonings, slice it paper thin, and stick it in a warm oven for 24-36 hours. The beef jerky smell would waft all through the