When you learn how to preserve, you’re bound to have some jam and jelly problems. The first time that I made jam, it was so runny that it was more like a syrup than jam. I had no idea what I did wrong, but I knew I messed something up along the way. Learning toRead more
Preserving the harvest is an essential part of being a homesteader, but you don’t want to rely entirely on canning. Fermenting is a simple, quick preservation method, and homesteaders are re-discovering this method. Trust me, fermenting for beginners isn’t as hard as you might think. I put off learning how to ferment for quite someRead more
Have you ever tried mulberry jelly? My kids love it! Never heard of mulberries? Surprisingly, I never had either until I met my husband, and his parents had a massive mulberry tree. I decided that I would learn how to use those mulberries. That meant learning how to make mulberry jelly! The mulberry bush hangsRead more
Relish isn’t one of my favorite condiments, but I don’t use it all the time. When I do, it’s on a burger that my husband grilled or put into some chicken salad for the perfect lunch. Zucchini relish is one of my favorite varieties relish. I know; you’re probably skeptical. How can zucchini relish beRead more
Did you know that you can make pickles from zucchini? Their texture makes them similar to cucumbers. Zucchini soak up flavors, so these pickles are delicious. Zucchini bread and butter pickles are my favorite. Zucchini plants produce way too many squashes usually. It seems like you can only make so much zucchini bread, fried zucchini,Read more
Do you love zucchini but get overwhelmed by how many fruits your plant produces? I feel you. I love finding zucchini in the garden, but I can only make so much zucchini bread. Zucchini salsa has quickly become a family favorite. I love to preserve what I grow in my garden, creating a pantry fullRead more
Do you want to preserve your food but have no clue what canning supplies you really need? Canning season is getting closer, and it is time to get ready! If you’ve never canned before, you need to gather the essential supplies to get started. Don’t worry; it’s easier than you might think. You want toRead more
Instead of purchasing cartons and cans from the store, try canning chicken broth at home. We often make batches of chicken broth for soups. I try to make homemade chicken and dumplings at least twice a month. It is a great, easy meal and allows me the chance to make extra chicken broth. To makeRead more
We are in the middle of prime green bean season, where our plants are overflowing. Canning green beans allow you to put them up for casseroles and easy side dishes later in the year. Canning green beans are different than canning jams and jellies. You will need a pressure canner; a water bath canner cannotRead more
Each day, I see articles floating around encouraging dangerous canning mistakes that could cause someone to get sick. Canning is fun and exciting. There is something so refreshing and rewarding about seeing shelves of brightly colored jars. It feels even better when the jars are full of produce you grew throughout the year. A lotRead more