We’ve seen so many beautiful bean harvests online from fellow homesteaders this year, but our garden unfortunately failed. It was burned up by the scorching Texas sun while we were distracted by an illness in the family and unable to give it the daily attention it needed. We are blessed to have family members with […]
Canning green beans
So you’ve been freezing green beans since you can remember. But now you’re ready to try them in the pressure canner. Want to see a tutorial? Here’s how I pressure can beans (raw pack method) every year. I’ve included plenty of pictures for you along with a chart for altitude adjustment.
Freezing Peppers
Did you know you can freeze peppers? Yes! But what is the best practice? Do you cut? Dice? Slice? Do peppers need to be blanched first? How long do they last in the freezer? Here’s everything you need to know right here.
Gift Ideas For The Home Food Preserver
A complete list of gift ideas (for EVERY budget) that are SURE to please any home food preserver!
Brandied Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Sauce is often present at many holiday dinner tables. Make up a big batch of this brandied cranberry sauce for a slightly different take on the classic and can it so that you can have it any time of year.
Harvesting, Storing, & Using Winter Squash
Winter Squash is generally a good producer for many home gardeners and cheap to buy for those who don’t grow it. It’s nutritionally dense, easy to store, and even easier to use in many recipes.
