Can You Freeze Cheese Grits?
Anyone else out there a big fan of cheese grits? *Raises hand* We love them as a side dish, but we’ll even turn them into a main dish by tossing […]
Can You Freeze Cheese Grits? Read More ⇨
Anyone else out there a big fan of cheese grits? *Raises hand* We love them as a side dish, but we’ll even turn them into a main dish by tossing […]
Can You Freeze Cheese Grits? Read More ⇨
When I first started my journey into scratch-cooking, I kept hearing about this elusive white sauce that would vastly expand my cooking skills. I heard rumors that if I could
Basic White Sauce Recipe & How To Read More ⇨
Welcome back, friends! Today, I am thrilled to share with you a big goal of mine—growing enough onions to string and preserve throughout the year. Well, this was one of
How to String Onions Step-by-Step Read More ⇨
Today we’re diving into the wonderful world of canning beans. Canning beans is a great way to stock up on this versatile pantry staple—and save money while doing it. In
How to Can Dried Beans: A Step-by-Step Guide Read More ⇨
If you have children, you’ve likely had a plastic kiddie pool in your yard at one point in time. Unfortunately, they don’t hold their allure for long … at least
15 Kiddie Pool Garden Ideas Read More ⇨
Whether you’re a budding green thumb or a seasoned gardener, the quality of your potting soil is crucial to the success of your plants. Today, we’ll discuss five practical indicators
Does Potting Soil Go Bad? [Here Are the Signs] Read More ⇨
Let me guess … It’s chilly and a tad dreary outside and you’re dreaming of warmer days and sunshine. Me too, friend, me too. Thankfully, we can get our garden
Seeds You Need to Plant in February Read More ⇨
Does anyone else feel like sunflowers are like drops of sunshine in the garden? Really, I can’t look at one without smiling. 🙂 If you’re looking to add some beauty
Blooming Backyard Bliss: Sunflower Garden Ideas Read More ⇨
Welcome back, friends! Today, we’re going to dive into another preservation tutorial in the kitchen. This time, we won’t be canning or dehydrating our ingredients. Instead, we’ll learn how to
How to Freeze Homemade Broths and Stocks: A Step-by-Step Guide Read More ⇨
In the quest for self-sufficiency & reduced grocery budgets, many gardeners are turning to vertical gardening as a creative solution to limited space. Vertical gardening not only maximizes space but
15 Creative Vertical Gardening Ideas Read More ⇨
If you’ve recently noticed some strange white objects in your soil, don’t panic! It’s more than likely nothing to worry about. Having White Things in Your Soil Isn’t Necessarily a
What Are the White Things in My Soil? [4 Possibilities] Read More ⇨
If you’ve ever found yourself puzzled by those small packets you find in food storage containers, then you’re in the right place. Today, we’re chatting about all things oxygen absorbers
Oxygen Absorbers and Silica Gel: How & When to Use Each One in Your Food Storage Read More ⇨
If you’ve ever questioned the guideline to NOT reuse canning lids, you’re in the right place. If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that I research everything.
Reusing Canning Lids: What You Need to Know Read More ⇨
Today, we’re making yogurt. But not your average yogurt … We’re whipping up this homemade, probiotic-rich food without electricity! (Ok, I am using my stovetop for this video just to
Crafting Homemade Yogurt in Our Off-Grid Thermal Cooker Read More ⇨
Today, we’re going to explore the wonderful world of shelf-stable milk, specifically diving into the realm of milk powders. We’ll take a look at the different types of shelf-stable milk,
How to Store Powdered Milk Long-Term [+ An Incredible Use That Will Bless Your Pantry] Read More ⇨
Tomato powder isn’t exactly a common pantry staple, but it should be! Once you discover its potential to replace various tomato-based products in your kitchen, I’m sure you’ll agree that
Tomato Powder Uses: Replace Multiple Products in Your Pantry with Tomato Powder Read More ⇨
Oh, tomato powder. How I adore thee. I’m a little sad that it took me 31 years to discover the amazing potential of powdered tomatoes. Now that I have, it
DIY Tomato Powder: A Simple and Cost-Effective Way to Preserve Tomatoes Read More ⇨
I’d been gardening for about 3 years before I ever heard the term peat moss. I thought it was a literal moss, so I was shocked to see what looked
Does Peat Moss Make Soil Acidic? A pH Discussion Read More ⇨
With some plants, it’s obvious how to save seeds. Others? Not so much. Onions certainly fall into that “not so obvious” category. Thankfully, once you know where and how the
How to Harvest Onion Seeds Read More ⇨
If you have a small garden or vertical garden, you’re limited by space. That can make it hard to implement beneficial practices such as crop rotation as there are only
How to Rotate Crops on a Trellis [& Feed Your Soil] Read More ⇨