Canning Strawberries to store for winter without using freezer space. Learning how to can strawberries is a fun way to save them to use all year long! Strawberries are coming into season in our area, with their ripe, juicy, sweet selves! My family can’t seem to get enough of these tasty jewels, and they can …
When you are first learning how to can, it can seem like a daunting task. You need to coordinate the cooking, the filling, and the processing without burning yourself or making a mistake that might cause your family to get sick. While there are risks to canning, there are also benefits. Following canning safety rules …
Brandied fruit is a delicious treat. It’s wonderful as a topping over ice cream, or over a warm pudding, or even added to a punch bowl. It is a simple treat that also makes for a great hostess or holiday gift. When fruit is in season, you may want to can it, dehydrate it, or …
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As your garden produces, you need a way to preserve all that goodness. Try these pressure canning recipes to get started. You can freeze, dehydrate or can your produce to store it for later use. If you decide to can your produce, you’ll need to know that low acid vegetables like peas, green beans, peppers, …
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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With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western portions of the United States became an attractive option to thousands of people. These pioneers were looking for a new way of life, but in order to attain it, they had to have certain skills. Traveling in covered wagons, grouped …
I have lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of being self-sufficient”. We think back to the good old days of the pioneers when they created an idyllic House on the Prairie lifestyle. And the first thing they need to consider is land, which is also the biggest expense. …
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Homesteading is a rewarding lifestyle that can get very expensive very quickly. However, you shouldn’t let money stop you from reaching your homesteading dreams. You can start your homesteading journey no matter your income, location, or ability level. We all start somewhere! Here’s how to homestead when you’re flat broke. Start where you are The …
Homesteading isn’t just for those living out in the country; if you live in the suburbs, you can be a homesteader, too. If homesteading is your dream, don’t wait for the perfect time or the perfect place to start your homestead, start right where you are and make small steps in the direction you want …
If you’re ready to sink your shovel into the soil for a garden of your own, there’s a number of considerations that need to be made beforehand. There’s no boilerplate design or format when it comes to gardening – but you can expect different results based on how your garden is set up. Whether you’re …
