How to Store Bulk Flour (the right way!) I love buying flour in bulk. It's a great way to save money and build up a long-term food supply at the same time! But there are a few things that you need to know before just dumping the flour in a bag and calling it good. Or worse, just leaving it in the pantry! Get all the details in this post (includes a video as well!). Read More... Easy Homemade Potato Chips This is the perfect recipe as we move into summer! Whether you just want to enjoy them at...
2 days ago • 1 min read
7 Easy Water Bath Canning Recipe If you're new to canning but want to give it a try - these 7 water bath canning recipes are a great place to start! You don't need any previous experience or special equipment (just a large pot), but you will love the results! These tried-and-true recipes include something for everyone! Read More... Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream We love a good pint of homemade ice cream around here, and this one is always top of the list! Honey-sweetened and free from all...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Homemade Focaccia Bread Light and airy, and seriously delicious, this is one of my favorite summer recipes! We like to make this recipe for ballgame weekends and turn it into sandwiches! My favorite combo is turkey, cheese, mustard, and avocado! Make it with einkorn or any wheat! Read More... Successfully Grow Peppers My grandfather loved peppers of all kinds. He always had a huge crop of them and kept them himself until he passed about 10 years ago. Now it's our turn to keep the garden...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Best Pressure Canning Supplies I hear from people all the time who want to try pressure canning, but they aren't sure where to start! So, I've pulled together a list of recommendations based on my 20+ years of pressure canning experience! Armed with this information, you can use any of the pressure canning recipes on my site with confidence! Read More... Honey Mustard Pork Chops with Roasted Vegetables My mom made a version of this recipe quite often when I was growing up, and it was always a...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! New on the Site: The EASY Way to Freeze Corn (Cobs or Kernels!) I'm so excited to share this new food preservation post with you today! It's my favorite way to freeze corn when I don't have enough to can a whole batch! How to Freeze Corn (Cobs or Kernels) A few things about this process: Can be done with as little as ONE ear at a time! Perfect for homegrown corn or store-bought! No canning required, if you're not ready to pressure can! A great way to store corn for up to a year!...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Drying & Storing Fresh Figs Whether you are growing them yourself, getting them from the store, or being gifted them by others... Fresh figs are a delight this time of year! I like to dehydrate them in halves for an amazing salad topping, but you can also dry them whole like plums! Get the full details for drying and storing figs in this post! Read More... Homemade Mozzarella You don't need anything but milk and vinegar for this recipe, making it a great recipe to add to your wheelhouse!...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Growing Your Own Blackberries If you want an easy-to-grow fruit that will yield a large harvest year after year, blackberries are a great way to go! We've grown blackberries for the last 10 years, and I highly recommend them for gardeners of all levels. You can even grow them in a subdivision! Read More... Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies These cookies are absolutely stuffed with chocolate and are completely dangerous (because they are addictive!) I freeze the dough balls so that we can have a...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Classic Homemade Pizza Crust Unlike my quick pizza crust that doesn't require yeast, this recipe is a delicious classic pizza crust with a double rise. It yields 2 finished crusts, but I like to double or triple it and make them in bulk for the freezer! Instructions for freezing are included in the post! Read More... Easy Apricot Jam (Preserves) One of my favorite things is harvesting peaches and apricots in the summer! This apricot jam is so easy to make and versatile! We use it on toast,...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Strawberry Zucchini Fruit Leather Homemade fruit leather is not only a delicious snack, but also a great way to sneak in some vegetables for otherwise picky eaters! This recipe is almost 100% zucchini, but you would never know it because it tastes JUST like strawberries! Get the easy recipe today! Read More... Canning Whole Figs 'Tis the season for figs! We love figs around here and we eat as many as we can fresh... then we can the rest! This recipe for canning whole figs is easy and...
17 days ago • 1 min read