Homemade Apple Vinegar is a month-long ferment that uses a few basic pantry items, and some apple scraps. No need for any special fermenting tools either! Just some large glass jars and coffee filters is all you need. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how to make this Apple Cider … Continue reading Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar | Easy Fermenting
Autumn: Pine Shavings as Garden Mulch? – Home, Car, Animal Preps for a SNOWY Winter
We are currently sitting in the peak of autumn where I live. It's so beautiful, especially in the mornings, but it's still a season of work here on the homestead, especially with the consistent predictions of a very snowy winter coming. Here's a few things on my mind during this season... Pine Shavings (Coop Bedding) … Continue reading Autumn: Pine Shavings as Garden Mulch? – Home, Car, Animal Preps for a SNOWY Winter
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Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread
This recipe works on any machine that can hold up to a 2-pound loaf. It's a great dump and go recipe, using basic pantry ingredients and tastes just like the ones that come out of the oven! Here I go into ingredients you need and a few tips to take when making the Bread Machine … Continue reading Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread
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Pears in a Simple Cinnamon Syrup | Water Bath Canning
Pears ripe for canning, a simple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon are all you need for this recipe. It's a great way to add some variety to your pantry, while still keeping the end product useful. These pears are great to have on hand for cobblers, pies, ice cream toppings, or simply eaten plain. … Continue reading Pears in a Simple Cinnamon Syrup | Water Bath Canning
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End of Summer: Next year’s Garden can start now!
Phew! It's already apple picking season, school season, and crunch time in the gardens. If you have thrown in the towel for your garden this year, then you are right on track. The end of summer is the best time to clean up and do a little prep work for next year's garden. Now, while … Continue reading End of Summer: Next year’s Garden can start now!
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Crushed Tomatoes & Mushroom Sauce | Small Batch Freezer Recipe (2 Pints)
A beautiful basic sauce, with added mushrooms to give it some umami oomph, is something that can be made and stored in a couple hours but last months in the freezer. Made to honor those small harvests, this recipe is an affordable option for those who's tomato plants are ending or those who are wanting … Continue reading Crushed Tomatoes & Mushroom Sauce | Small Batch Freezer Recipe (2 Pints)
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Zucchini- Lemon- Basil Pesto | Freezer Recipe, Nut Free
This recipe is minimal, freezer friendly, and nut free making this an affordable way to store up some of your favorite summer squashes and garden basil before the winter. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how to make this Zucchini Pesto recipe and how to thaw it. Let's Dive In... … Continue reading Zucchini- Lemon- Basil Pesto | Freezer Recipe, Nut Free
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Creamy Tomato & Zucchini Soup | Freezer Recipe, 7 Pints
Don't just toss your tomatoes whole in the freezer, use this freezer Creamy Tomato Soup recipe to preserve them and have them ready for a meal. It takes less time than traditional canning, and you will be using plenty of garden veggies and herbs that are in abundance right now. Here I go into tools … Continue reading Creamy Tomato & Zucchini Soup | Freezer Recipe, 7 Pints
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Candied Jalapenos (Cowboy Candy) | Water Bath Canning Recipe
It's the height of summer, which means peppers are ready to harvest in the gardens and Cowboy Candy is a great way to preserve jalapeños. Jalapenos, sugar, vinegar, and some spices are all you need to make this sweet and spicy condiment yourself and believe me you will not want to miss out. Here I … Continue reading Candied Jalapenos (Cowboy Candy) | Water Bath Canning Recipe
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French Onion Soup (without wine) | Pressure Canning Recipe
This soup is bright, full of flavor, and pairs very well with some great cheeses or crunchy breads, without using wine in the ingredients! It's also a fantastic soup to make to prepare for autumn and winter illnesses; packed with fresh thyme, and potent onions, and quality broth, it's a great sipping soup to have … Continue reading French Onion Soup (without wine) | Pressure Canning Recipe
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Dixie Relish | Cabbage, Pepper, Onions | Water Bath Canning
Relish is simply a condiment that is made up of chopped vegetables (sometimes fruit) that is preserved in sugar and vinegar. Dixie Relish, although not trendy, is a tasty sweet and slightly spicy recipe that is just as good, if not better than the usual dill pickle relish everyone loves. And best of all, this … Continue reading Dixie Relish | Cabbage, Pepper, Onions | Water Bath Canning
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What to Plant After the Garlic Harvest | Polyculture Vegetable Gardens
Your garlic is pulled from the ground, and its now time to let it dry for winter. But what do you do with your empty garden bed? Here I go into 4 great options to fill that empty space, that can give you a second harvest come fall (that still adheres to a polyculture garden … Continue reading What to Plant After the Garlic Harvest | Polyculture Vegetable Gardens
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