8 Time-Saving Canning Tips to Help You ‘Put Up the Harvest’

Preserving

Puttin’ up the harvest (aka. canning and preserving food) is by far one of the most rewarding aspects of this homesteading lifestyle, in my humble opinion. I can honestly say there’s nothing better than the feeling I get come fall and winter when our pantry...

Homemade “Cheesy” Kale Chips: Dehydrator & Oven Instructions

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* This article may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my Affiliate Disclosure.   Learn how to make your own cheesy kale chips at home with this simple tutorial that includes instructions for using either a dehydrator or an oven.  * *...

6 Canning Safety Rules You Must Follow

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* This article may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my Affiliate Disclosure.   Well friends, summer’s finally here, and that means canning season is upon us. This also means it’s time for a little refresher course on canning safety,...

Low-Sugar Mango Jam Recipe

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* This article may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my Affiliate Disclosure.   Every year around this time, I start craving all things tropical: Tropical fruits, piña coladas, Hawaiian-style barbecues, reggae music, an all-inclusive...

Botulism & Home Canning: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

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* This article may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my Affiliate Disclosure.     Botulism is a serious food-borne illness that can develop in home canned foods. Learn what you need to know to stay safe while home canning and keep...

Homemade Herb Butter (aka. Compound Butter)

From-Scratch Recipes, Preserving

This homemade herb butter is versatile and easy to make. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to preserve your fresh summer herbs to enjoy all year long! * * * I don’t know about you, but where we live, summer ended pretty abruptly this year. One minute the sun was still...