The holidays bring more smiles, kinder words, and bucket loads of leftovers. Holiday leftovers go largely to waste, especially in the United States but it didn't always used to be the case. Thankfully, (no pun intended) there is a rising surge to preserve the holiday leftovers and make your food … [Read more...]
The Cycle of a Homestead Freezer
Freezers (and refrigerators) have been an integral appliance for food preservation for over 100 years. It wasn't until the 1940s that the separated fridge and freezer units were created but even before then, iceboxes were a go-to for keeping things cool and lasting longer. The homestead freezer has … [Read more...]
5 Things You Should Never Water Bath Can
I've learned an awful lot about canning over the last few years! From falsely sealed lids to broken jars, I've definitely had my share of bumps in the road. Thankfully, no one has ever gotten sick from any of my mistakes. I chalk that up to being a stickler for doing things right and not taking … [Read more...]
Longest Shelf Life? Whole Foods!
In a perfect world, food would never go bad. You could just leave it wherever and it would be perfectly fine even six months later. Unfortunately, the world doesn't work that way. For homesteaders and preppers alike, trying to find the food with the longest shelf life is a never ending … [Read more...]
Unraveling the Mystery: Make Your Own Vinegar
Vinegar (a French word for "sour wine") is one of those things that is largely taken for granted. Once upon a time, vinegar was a 'must have' for any kitchen - and not just for cooking with. In fact, vinegar was used for all manner of cleaning, food preservation, and even used for medicinal … [Read more...]
5 Kinds of Seeds We Eat (And Can Grow More Of!)
You probably don't realize just how many seeds you actually eat. It might not have occurred to you that when you are eating chili, those kidney beans are actually seeds! The seeds we eat span across almost all types of vegetative categories. Legumes, grains, nuts, and even flower seeds are all … [Read more...]
Pressure Canning on Electric vs Propane Stoves
We recently (finally) purchased a stove for the new house and I am thrilled to be able to cook and bake normally again. The only catch is it's propane and not electric. We chose it on purpose and I don't have any problems with cooking on propane but canning was a whole new game. I learned how to can … [Read more...]
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