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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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. For those reading this who are …
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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I was looking for something a little different to regular spaghetti Bolognese, something that was light, full of flavor, but filling and satisfying. 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 …
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 …
Are you interested in learning new ways to reduce plastic around your home? It might seem as though plastic is everywhere – and frankly, it is! But it doesn’t have to be. By thinking outside of the box, there are lots of ways that you can cut down on your plastic use for a more …
Learning how to replace processed foods isn’t always easy. It requires thinking ahead and planning versus just grabbing whatever is in a box and tossing it in the oven or into a pot. Here’s how to replace the popular all in one box rice-a-roni with a homemade version without all the preservatives. Now, rice-a-roni is a …
There are so many items in our stores that have unnecessary packaging. Cardboard or plastic wrapping that makes it pretty on a store shelf, but does little else. Some will have BOTH, like soap. Store bought soap will often come in a carboard box, wrapped in plastic. Guess they don’t want it to spoil? Some soaps …
