This Ritz or “Ritzy” chicken casserole is one of our favorite ways to stretch shredded chicken. We often make it with chicken breasts, but we recently made with a whole […]
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Loaded with key nutrients to keep your body energized and healthy, apricots are one of the most recommended nature’s candies to munch on. To keep them longer, you can make
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If you’ve used a water bath canner for long, you’re well aware of its drawbacks. Sure, it’s a tried-and-true way to put up tasty homemade jams, jellies, and pickles. But
If you’ve never dehydrated your food, you’re missing out! It’s one of my favorite ways to preserve fruits, veggies, herbs, and pasta for long-term storage. It can also be used
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If you live on or near a farm, you’re probably inundated with huge amounts of produce from time to time. Or maybe you just enjoy making (or at least eating)
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Apparently, this is the Year of the Pumpkin in our house. Thanks to a sugar-free pumpkin pie recipe we stumbled across and perfected, both my Weight Watchers husband and Keto
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Need a quick answer? Depending on the storage conditions, the average shelf life of dried apricots can be somewhere between 6 to 18 months. When properly stored in the pantry
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Drying cherries is a great way to preserve their flavor and enjoy them for months or even years. You can use several methods, depending on the amount of time and
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One of the most used pantry staples in the kitchen is flour. Whether you use white flour, whole wheat flour, barley, rice, or oat flour, you’ll need to store it
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Dehydrating your fruit comes with so many benefits that it’s actually kind of dizzying. It preserves nutrients! It makes everything last longer! I’m almost evangelical about it. Do you know
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If you’re staring at a pile of green tomatoes, trying to figure out what to do with them, rest easy my friend. You’ve just landed on the ultimate recipe to
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You may be aware that one of the goals of canning is to create a vacuum seal, and you may have heard—or even used—a vacuum sealer to seal bags. But
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When canning to preserve food, it’s important to follow the right procedures for food safety. Among other things, you may be wondering if jars need to be fully submerged during
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Though it isn’t talked about much, water-borne pollution is a real problem. It’s important to ensure the water your family drinks is completely safe, especially if you have growing children.
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After 3 years of trying every food storage solution out there, I would argue that the best long term food storage container is a combination of 5-gallon buckets and airtight
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Instead of reviewing 10 different vacuum sealers, we’ll get straight to the point and share our top recommendation for best vacuum sealer. Long-term food storage is a great way to
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Ever wondered if pears dehydrate well? Absolutely they do! If you’re using a dehydrator, just set your temperature between 125-135 degrees, and let the pears dehydrate for 7 hours or
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Wondering if parsnips freeze well? I’m here to assure you that this root vegetable is a fabulous candidate for freezing. As long as you’re planning to cook them in some
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Before I talk about storing yeast long-term, I want to mention fresh yeast. Fresh yeast, used primarily by professional bakers, requires refrigeration immediately when purchased, whether opened or not. In
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You’ve raided the garden (or snagged a deal at the food co-op). You’ve made soups and pastas and grilled cheeses with zesty fillings. But what is the best way to
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