Home Preserving
Spiced Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe (+ Canning Instructions)
I’ve never liked cranberry sauce. The way it slid out of the tin and into the bowl (and it was STILL in the shape of the tin). That “glurp” sound it made on its way out (very appetizing). The bland, boringness of it all… Honestly, I’ve never been a big fan of...
8 Time-Saving Canning Tips to Help You ‘Put Up the Harvest’
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 is...
Homemade “Cheesy” Kale Chips: Dehydrator & Oven Instructions
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. * * * When I was growing up, “kale” wasn’t even part of my vocabulary, let alone my diet....
6 Canning Safety Rules You Must Follow
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, because while this might not be the most exciting aspect of canning and preserving food,...
Low-Sugar Mango Jam Recipe
Every year around this time, I start craving all things tropical: Tropical fruits, piña coladas, Hawaiian-style barbecues, reggae music, an all-inclusive beach vacation in an exotic locale… By late February/early March, I’ve pretty much had...
Botulism & Home Canning: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
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 your family safe from the threat of botulism. * * * There’s a lot of unsafe canning and home food...
Spicy Garlic & Dill Pickled Beans Recipe
These pickled beans are the perfect way to preserve summer's bounty of green beans to enjoy all year long. Great in a Bloody Mary, better in a Caesar! * * * Pickled beans are one of my favourite things to eat out of a Mason jar. For...
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