Learn how to preserve foods that you grow yourself or buy from a local farmer’s market or food co-op.
Whether you’re overloaded with veggies from the garden, or you found a bargain at the store, we’ll walk you through how to safely preserve foods at home.
Includes guides for pickling, fermenting, canning, drying, and more!
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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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 ⇨
This elderberry syrup recipe is incredibly easy to make. Once you boil, then simmer the ingredients, it’s just a matter of straining the juice and adding honey! The original recipe
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Making homemade sauerkraut is a straightforward process. Let’s learn how! Quick Overview: The Process of Making Sauerkraut in a Nutshell Sauerkraut is a delicious fermented food with numerous health benefits,
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I tried a new process for canning blueberries this year that allowed me to get two products out of one batch of berries. The whole family loved the results! This
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Did you know the secret to vibrant green pesto is blanching? Yes! It’s easy to do, too. Here’s how. Understanding Blanching and Its Relevance Blanching is a culinary skill that
How to Blanch Basil for Pesto Read More ⇨
I love preserving a year’s worth of pesto at a time. (There’s a video about that below if you’re interested.) The problem is keeping it nice and bright green. But
How to Keep Pesto Green: Quick Tips for Vibrant Color Read More ⇨
Have you ever been chopping squash when suddenly … Your hands turn crusty and peely?! Welcome to squash hands. Let’s chat about it! What Are “Squash Hands”? “Squash hands” is
Squash Hands: What It Is & How to Get Rid of It Read More ⇨
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
How to Water Glass Eggs to Make Them Shelf-Stable Read More ⇨
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
How to Preserve Uncarved Pumpkins Read More ⇨
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
Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Home Preservers Read More ⇨
It’s common knowledge that you should refrigerate an onion after cutting it. But what if you don’t have power? Or what if your fridge is packed to the max so
How to Preserve Cut Onions Without Refrigeration Read More ⇨
