Due to the popularity of our pickled beets and pickled egg post, I thought I would share with you another quick and simple pickling recipe that has been handed down for generations. This one comes from my husband’s side of the family. It is a very quick and simple refrigerator Read more…
When it comes to the garden, the first crops always eager to help start off the season with a flourish are typically rhubarb and asparagus. However I find both foods appear to invoke strong opinions; people seem to either love or hate them. For this post and jam recipe with Read more…
I love my pantry. I can’t begin to tell you the drama and headaches it has saved me! Whether it’s a place to hide for a second and eat another mouthful of chocolate, or not stressing out when that late night realization hits that my kids somehow burned through a Read more…
Green Beans, aside from being a common garden staple, are a great addition to any meal. Whether fresh from the garden, steamed as a side, adding a pop of color to your home-cooked soup, or straight from the canning jar as a quick afternoon snack, green beans have a way Read more…
When I think of my grandmother’s lessons on spices, one recipe that really stands out is her old fashioned pickled beets! She would take a few simple ingredients and basic foods and produce the most amazing results! Often showing me how to make a batch of pickled eggs by reusing Read more…
The natural result of spending time thinking about my goals and the potential opportunities which the New Year holds, results in an eagerness to implement my multitude of ideas. One area where these ideas flourish is my garden. While the weather will not permit planting my garden at this time Read more…
I think tomatoes are one of the easiest foods to can, as well as to grow. They are also one of the main foods where the taste difference between home-canned and store bought is undeniable! Making home-canned tomatoes is well worth your while. On the health front, store bought tomatoes Read more…
No added ingredients are needed, just pure BLUEBERRY GOODNESS! NO Liquid! NO Sugar or Sweeteners! Just Berries—pure and simple! This is a super simple process that only requires a water bath canner. I have found this method to be by far one my favorites when it comes to putting up Read more…
Here in the beautiful Great Lakes Region, June normally means strawberries. This year our berries came on a little later due to the cool rainy weather we have been having, but late or not they help mark the true start of summer! With their cheery bright red color and sweet-tart Read more…
Homesteading is about having the “know-how” to make use of your resources to add variety to your life. Contrary to many people’s opinion, a person’s resources are not limited to their monetary income. In this case, resources could mean a lawn full of weeds! Dandelions actually have many uses. The Read more…
Pressure Canning Meat for the Beginner This past month, a relative decided to downsize his homestead. As a result, I was given some meat from an old dairy cow. The keyword here is old. You don’t get tender succulent steaks from an old cow. However, the meat is not worthless Read more…
