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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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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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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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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Strawberry Rhubarb with Lemon Jam | Small Batch, Water Bath Canning
This jam recipe includes equal parts rhubarb, strawberries, and the brightness of lemon zest, and makes an even 8 jelly jars. Rhubarb jams of any sort are very hard to find in stores or in local markets, making this yet another homestead special for me (one, I'd rather not miss out on too, since it's … Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb with Lemon Jam | Small Batch, Water Bath Canning
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Upside Down Yogurt Cake, Using any Seasonal Fruit Toppings
The best part about this cake (besides the flavor) is that it's flexible enough that you can change the fruit toppings up to reflect what is in abundance in your gardens, farmer's markets, U pick farms, or what fruits you have canned up yourself. It's a great way to slow down with a sweet treat … Continue reading Upside Down Yogurt Cake, Using any Seasonal Fruit Toppings
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Chive Blossom Vinegar
Chive Blossom Vinegar is a homestead special, as in you'd be hard to find this anywhere to purchase outside your home! This vinegar is great for upcoming summer salads, marinades, dips, or even to use in upcoming pickling recipes. Here I go into tools, ingredients, instructions on how to make your own Chive Blossom Vinegar. … Continue reading Chive Blossom Vinegar
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Canning Plain Pumpkin (& how to purée it later) | Pressure Canning Recipe & Video
Although, winter squashes and pumpkins can sit at room temperature for several months, this is a great way to bust through the tedious work of using that pumpkin and getting them in a more approachable form. Canning them plain, gives you the most versatility with your pumpkin, and it's a very straight forward process. Here … Continue reading Canning Plain Pumpkin (& how to purée it later) | Pressure Canning Recipe & Video
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Pressure Canning Carrots & Onions, with Herbs | Raw Pack Method
These are not metallic tasting! Done with carrots, onions, herbs, and a light broth, these canned carrots will take your food storage up a notch with delicious and flavorful carrots that can then be used as a side, in soups or in sauces. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and step by step … Continue reading Pressure Canning Carrots & Onions, with Herbs | Raw Pack Method
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Muffin Tin Popovers | From Scratch
We call them pancake puffs around here, because they taste just like a puffy pancake, but Egg Popovers are a hit in our family. Just under a half dozen eggs, fresh herbs from the garden, and even some cooked meat or veggies (or just left completely plain) these are fast and easy breakfast food or … Continue reading Muffin Tin Popovers | From Scratch
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