Fresh from your backyard garden, the grocery store, or your neighbor... There is nothing like sweet corn in the summer! With this easy canning recipe, you will be able to enjoy that delicious taste all year! You know how much I love having vegetables on the pantry shelf, and corn is no exception. We use this home-canned corn in our favorite easy vegetable soup, as an easy side dish, or on top of fresh salads! Canning Sweet Corn (The Easy Way!) Even More Food Preservation Ideas Keep your...
3 days agoย โขย 1 min read
This easy homemade peach jam uses just three simple ingredients and no pectin. It is perfect for canning, and you can adjust the sugar to taste! Or you can skip the canning altogether and enjoy it fresh from the fridge! Canning Peach Jam (Without Pectin!) Note: Peach jam and peach butter are basically the same thing, but peach jam tends to have more sugar. However, this recipe is going to go pretty light on the sugar for a more mellow, true peach flavor. Growing peaches on our homestead has...
5 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Perfect for a party or potluck, this Texas sheet cake is made in a 10ร15โณ pan for easy transporting! A moist chocolate cake topped with warm, fudgy frosting, itโs a classic dessert for any event! Since this cake comes together so quickly, I have actually made this mid-party when the first cake started to run out early! Itโs ready in less than 45 minutes from start to finish, and disappears almost as quickly! Give this a try and you'll be hooked! ๐ Classic Texas Sheet Cake NOTE: This recipe is...
7 days agoย โขย 1 min read
So what's the deal with freeze drying at home? Is it worth it? For 5 years, I wondered the same thing, but the cost of the Harvest Right freeze dryers stopped me from making a purchase. I knew that I wanted one, but I couldn't seem to justify the price tag. So I wanted to take a few minutes and share with you my personal experience after owning one for 7 years! This will hopefully help you make a real decision on whether a freeze dryer will be a benefit to your family. Is Freeze Drying Right...
10 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Green grape pie is a vintage dessert recipe with a similar flavor profile to apple pie, with a crisp texture that remains even after baking! Made with einkorn flour and maple syrup, this grape pie recipe is a classic! When my son was about 5 years old, he asked for a green grape pie. I had never heard of such a thing, but I decided on a simple recipe and got to work. I told my dad about the strange request as the pie was baking, and he started laughing. Apparently, it had been his...
12 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Better than restaurant quality at home! These homemade refried beans are simple and delicious, and made with just 5 ingredients! For the first 30 years of my life, our favorite Tex-Mex was my happy place. My favorite local dive was where I would go on special occasions, when I was sad, and when I was celebrating. But when we made the commitment to make food from scratch, I had to learn how to make my favorite recipes at home! Whether itโs a plate of cheese enchiladas, guacamole and corn...
14 days agoย โขย 1 min read
These chocolate chip cookies are an instant classic, with a thick, gooey center and just the right amount of crispness on the edges! Perfect every time, and guaranteed to please anyone you choose to share them with! Over the last 20 years, I have made this recipe hundreds of times (by request), for every imaginable reason! And I have made many substitutions for dairy-free, egg-free, or natural sugar only dieters as well. All of my substitutions are included! Make them this weekend! ๐ The BEST...
17 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Making homemade pasta without any special equipment is so simple you can make it for dinner tonight! Use einkorn flour or any all-purpose wheat, or use our app to convert the recipe to whole wheat or fresh milled einkorn! A few years ago, I came across a video titled "How to Make 29 Handmade Pasta Shapes" and became totally obsessed with making pasta without any tools. When I say I've watched this video dozens of times, it's no exaggeration! Not only is it just mesmerizing to watch, but I...
19 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Thinking of growing your own pumpkins in your backyard vegetable garden for a fall harvest? I've got you covered! Our garden grows a ridiculous amount of fruits and vegetables every year. Last year we harvested about 3,000 pounds of fresh produce between April and October. What a blessing! One of our favorite items last year was our pumpkin patch. A single plant produced pumpkins for almost 5 full months! We ended up with over 60 full-size pumpkins and a freezer full of pumpkin puree. The...
21 days agoย โขย 1 min read