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 longer term, but what happens when …
Do you know the difference in your eggs? Do you know what the difference in egg shell color means or how to store fresh eggs in your home? Knowing the difference in the eggs and egg shell color you buy can be confusing. First off, there is no difference in the nutritional value of the egg …
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 are in season, this strawberry freezer jam is a MUST make! Super simple and so tasty! 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”. …
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Have you ever wondered how canning came to be? Or how ancients preserved their food? Join us as we explore the history of food preservation techniques. Let’s talk a bit about the history of food preservation. Food has been around since before man. In Genesis, we read that God created the trees, and vegetation on …
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Y’all, my hubby is a Northern Transplant from the south. Born and raised in South Carolina, his Southern roots show in nearly everything we do. From gardening (“No, honey, okra isn’t necessary in so many beds..”) to the food we make. And that includes things like cornbread and biscuits. Buttermilk biscuits are a staple, like …
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 …
I am writing an epic post. My daughter tells me that “epic” doesn’t mean a long poem or story, like I learned in school, it means “cool, wild, totally the bomb”. Ok, grammar lesson aside now. I decided that I would tell you all a little bit more about ME. In groups of 3. Why …
This spicy sausage and noodles with roasted red pepper sauce became an instant family favorite I was looking for something different than regular spaghetti, something that was light, full of flavor, but filling and satisfying. With our garden giving us so many delicious red bell peppers that I was able to can, I wanted to …
Buying Quality Products to Reduce Trash If you are like me at all, you hate the thought of spending $20 on something that you can make yourself, or you could get for only $3. I am not a big fan of spending money, to be honest. I like the idea of a cheap $3 purse …
