When I was researching natural pest control for my garden, one flower kept surfacing over and over: Marigolds. Despite their popularity, nothing goes in my garden without extensive research. (I’m […]
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I’ll never forget the year I lost an entire cabbage crop to the dreaded cabbage worm. At first, it was only a few little holes so I didn’t think anything
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Usually, when I’m short on time and want to put away chicken for my family to eat later, I seal it up in a vacuum bag and toss it in
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Now that you’re preserving your own food, you’ll need a place to put all that home canned goodness.
Finding the optimal space for canning jar storage isn’t always easy, so let’s discuss some practical options!
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When you’re shopping for a long-term food storage salt, you’ll want to consider how your family eats currently, along with what their needs and wants may be in a situation where food supplies are compromised.
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Since dried meat offers a source of protein that doesn’t require refrigeration, it has been a staple food for humans for thousands of years. It’s a common ingredient in many
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When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait until June. Because school was out, obviously, but also because our family always went berry-picking. Berry-picking meant gobbling up way too many
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Did you just finish up a batch of canning and notice that your jars look cloudy? Does this mean you did something wrong? Do you have to throw out all
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When you first start canning, it doesn’t take long for some people to wonder if it’s possible to seal the jars without boiling first. The answer is yes, but not
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When you first start canning, it can be intimidating. At first, you may think it’s just putting veggies in jars and placing in boiling water to achieve a vacuum seal.
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If you raise chickens, no doubt you’ve noticed their egg production is cyclical. You either have too many eggs or…you have none. When the egg production slows down, it’s usually
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Our family loves the taste of stuffed cabbage as well as a family-favorite “porcupine” ball recipe. Something about those beef, cabbage, and tomato soup flavors blend so beautifully. However, both
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Want a homemade dessert that takes just minutes to make? Don’t miss this fruit cobbler master mix! Just one mix—that you can prep ahead of time & store on your
Do you like Hamburger Helper? Did you know you can make it yourself at home just as quickly with much cleaner ingredients? Try this homemade mix for hamburger helper next
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This pear pancake recipe is one our make-ahead “meal in a jar or bag” recipes. I usually prep 4-5 jars for quick dinners or weekend breakfasts throughout the following months.
Wondering how to dehydrate beans—and why you’d want to? And what does “dehydrating beans” even mean, anyway? Aren’t beans already dried out when you buy them? Let’s talk about that!
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This chicken and rice recipe has been in our family for years, and my husband’s family for years before that. Since the rice cooks directly in the onion soup and
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Using just five ingredients, this is truly a simple pantry meal that you can throw together within minutes. Even though it calls for a pint of canned ground beef, you
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I created this shelf-stable smoothie recipe over the course of a year. My criteria? If that sounds good to you, don’t miss this recipe for a homemade, budget-friendly superfood smoothie!
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This two-hour bread beat all the rest of the bread recipes I’ve tried. If you want a bread recipe that is: Then this is the recipe for you! Tips for