Chia seeds have become a staple in many health-conscious kitchens, praised for their nutritional benefits and versatility in recipes. Whether sprinkled atop smoothie bowls, mixed into yogurt, or used as […]
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I’m embarrassed to admit that I avoided rendering lard for years because I thought it was too difficult. If only I had taken the time to research it sooner. We
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Are your flax seeds lookin’ a little past their prime? Here what’s you need to know…. Do Flax Seeds Go Bad? Well, here we are again, exploring the depths of
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Did you know you can make all of your favorite quick breads with just one base recipe? You can find the complete, printable recipe at the bottom of this post!
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Ever been in the middle of a baking recipe only to find that you’re out of baking powder? No worries! Press on with your recipe using this homemade baking powder
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In the realm of gardening, there’s a secret that’s been quietly whispered among those in the know—an effortless way to turn mundane leaves into nutrient-rich soil without breaking a sweat
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Today, we’re sharing how to make your own homemade dry mix for onion soup. Not only is it cheaper than store-bought options, but making it at home allows us to
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It seems like canned potatoes get overlooked and pushed aside in favor of fresh ones. However, after experiencing a bountiful potato harvest last year, I had to find new ways
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Today’s post was inspired by some questions I’ve seen about re-canning store-bought foods. Plenty of people are interested in canning and food preservation but don’t garden, or it’s too expensive
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The good news? The shelf life of grits is remarkably long. The bad news? My family’s appetite for them means they’re gone wayyy before their expiration date rolls around. (I
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Have you found a package of canning salt that’s past its expiration date? As an essential ingredient in cooking and canning, salt is worth storing long term. If you need
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Instant coffee is certainly convenient, and that’s why many people choose to store it long term over other forms of coffee. Still, if long-term storage is your goal, whole coffee
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Today, we’re pressure canning herbed potatoes using a recipe from the Ball Book of Canning. This particular recipe falls under their “Simple One Jar Meals” section, which I absolutely love.
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Timing is everything when it comes to planting potatoes. Knowing the optimal window for planting can mean the difference between a bumper crop and a disappointing harvest. Today, we’ll discuss
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The right time to plant potatoes is almost solely dictated by soil temperature. I can’t think of a single other factor that affects potato planting more than this. With that
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Since potatoes are a root crop, it can be hard to monitor their water requirements. While potatoes do have signs that indicate they need (or don’t need) water, they’re not
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Part of planning a productive garden is knowing how long it takes for each plant to reach maturity and is ready to harvest. For some plants, you can have wildly
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If a new gardener, whose primary goal was to grow their own food, asked me what plant to start with, I’d say potatoes. Despite a few horror stories here and
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As a new potato grower, it’s natural to want to stuff potatoes in every square inch of space. (That’s not just me, right?) After growing potatoes way too close together
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Want to grow potatoes? You’re in the right place because I’m a bit of a potato-growing fanatic. In our backyard garden, we aim to grow around 150 lbs of potatoes
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