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...]
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...]
Unraveling the Mystery: Water Bath vs Pressure Canning
Canning is something most newbies want to do but are intimidated by. Their imaginations go into overdrive and they worry about things breaking, blowing up, or any number of other calamities happening. There is a learning curve that can turn some people away, thinking it's too complicated for them. … [Read more...]
3 Things to Get BEFORE the Harvest
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and your garden is exploding with life! Depending on where you are in the world, you may already be harvesting the fruits (and veggies!) of your labor while others are just now seeing their seedlings turning into full plants. Either way, the harvest is … [Read more...]
Catching Up Around the Homestead – June
It has been awhile since I really talked about what we have going on around the homestead. We have so many projects that weekends are anything but relaxing. As we dive deeper into this lifestyle, we are finding that during the spring and summer months, there is no such thing as rest. My old self … [Read more...]
Adventures in Apple Cider Vinegar (from scratch!)
Recently there was a sale on apples and I decided to buy a few bags up and make applesauce. I LOVE making applesauce and not just because it is easy to do, but that is a post for another time. Whenever I make applesauce, I usually either just toss the scraps or compost them. If I had … [Read more...]
My Triad of Food Preservation Equipment
No matter if you're a homesteader, farmer, or prepper; food preservation is an important topic and one that can be hotly debated. So many claim their way is the 'right way.' If you have been following along with me for any length of time, you know I never claim an "Expert Level" on anything. I'm … [Read more...]