Foraging does not have to be some wild adventure deep into the woods. There are usually plenty of weeds and a few herbs that are during the spring weather that are suitable for teas and other recipes. Here we will discuss wild violets, dandelions, and chives; we will get into their benefits, how to harvest … Continue reading Harvesting Wild Violets, Dandelion, Chives | Useful Spring Foods
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Freezing Chive Butter
Chives are an easy herb to grow in your own garden, even if you only have a patio. But chives do poorly when simply dried since their flavor gets lost completely. So, here's one of the best ways to preserve this tasty herb so you can enjoy it year-round. Here we discuss tools you need, … Continue reading Freezing Chive Butter
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Herbal Sun-Tea | Pantry Recipe for Loose leaf teas
Sun-tea is no new idea but it's a very easy way to make a large amount of tea with very little effort, especially during those hot summer months. This recipe is just a general overview of how to make sun-tea with loose leaf tea, giving you the opportunity to use whichever tea leaves you wish … Continue reading Herbal Sun-Tea | Pantry Recipe for Loose leaf teas
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Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Culinary Herbs to Grow in your Garden
Even for beginner gardeners, herbs are one of the easiest plants to grow, preserve, and even save seeds from. Here we go over annual and perennial herbs to grow and how to preserve them, so you can create your own homegrown spice cabinet. Let's Dive In... Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Perennials Herbs Buying seeds is … Continue reading Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Culinary Herbs to Grow in your Garden
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Pickled Peppers | Water Bath Canning
This recipe for pickled peppers is an easy way to expand your pantry and allow you to explore outside the selection of pickled peppers from the store. These peppers stay crisp and flavorful in this recipe, even when canned, and this recipe will make about 5-pint jars. Here I discuss seeds to grow at home, … Continue reading Pickled Peppers | Water Bath Canning
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Deer Resistant Cottage Garden
Deer can be the bane to many gardeners. As lovely as they look, deer can wreak havoc on a garden bed. Many resort to fencing, which is enough to solve most deer problems. But most gardeners have areas on a property that you simply cannot fence off entirely. In these cases, there are plenty of … Continue reading Deer Resistant Cottage Garden
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No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger
Here is my declaration that all my blog posts will be written myself. Recently the tool ChatGPT has picked up popularity within social media and blogging. If you don't know, ChatGPT is a program launched late last year (2022). It is a program that allows people to ask questions to an AI program. The AI … Continue reading No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger
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How to make Broth | Cottage Pantry Meals
Broth is the best place to start when wanting to cook food from scratch. It's an easy culinary skill that gives you a versatile ingredient for your kitchen that can reach several recipes. Here we discuss supplies you need, ingredients, and a step-by-step instruction to make your own broth at home. Lets dive in.. Homemade … Continue reading How to make Broth | Cottage Pantry Meals
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Seed Starting Basics for a Practical Garden
Starting seeds early can make sure some vegetables or flowers have enough time to grow and mature to produce valuable harvests. You also have a wider range of variety when choosing seeds for your gardens, rather than buying plant starts at the store. Here I go into seed starting basics so you can grow a … Continue reading Seed Starting Basics for a Practical Garden
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Growing Garlic | Types and Flavors of Garlic
Here we discuss hardneck, porcelain, and softneck varieties to help you navigate garlic bulbs to purchase. Let's dive in... Types of Garlic There are two types of Garlic: Hardneck (this includes porcelain garlic) Softneck These names come from the characteristics their stems have. Hardneck Garlic Hardneck garlic will have a very stiff stem in the … Continue reading Growing Garlic | Types and Flavors of Garlic
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Growing Beans | The Different Types of Garden Beans
Beans are a staple to many kitchens, however, choosing what beans to grow in your garden can be overwhelming because there are so many out there. Here I go into the different types of garden beans and divide them into simple categories so you can pick out beans that will work for you. Let's Dive … Continue reading Growing Beans | The Different Types of Garden Beans
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Sourdough Pizza Bagels Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meal
With this recipe you can avoid food waste by using up day-old bagels while using your delicious homemade garden pizza sauce. A part of cooking from scratch is knowing how to use leftovers well, and any home baker knows homemade bagels have a short shelf life. If you need a quick and easy recipe to … Continue reading Sourdough Pizza Bagels Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meal
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