Preserve Your Harvest
You've expanded your garden and have a surplus of produce... now what?
Food preservation is a critical skill for those looking to become more self-sufficient. Having a shelf full of food to carry you through the winter is such a blessing! There are many ways of preserving and I'll fill you in on each and every one, plus the nutritional aspects that come along with processing.
How to Store Fresh Eggs (so they last!)
When I first got chickens in 2014, I had no idea that there were so many things to consider for storing fresh eggs. Should they be washed or remain unwashed? In the fridge or on the counter? How long do they last? What is a bloom coating? I know it can feel overwhelming at first,
Water Bath Canning vs Pressure Canning vs Steam Canning
If you feel overwhelmed by all the canner options out there, this article is for you! …and I totally get it – there’s water bath canning, pressure canning (which is totally different than pressure cooking), and even steam canning. They sound kind of similar, but they are distinctly different! Grab your favorite bottle of kombucha
How to Make the BEST Garlic Powder
Making garlic powder is one of the easiest food preservation methods out there; however, a few key steps can really turn the product from drab to fab. Trust me! What really sets my homemade garlic powder recipe apart from the rest is that my method preserves garlic’s potent allyl sulfur compounds, which are often destroyed
How to Make Fermented Carrots Sticks
Fermented carrot sticks are delicious, nutritious, and SUPER simple to make! Move over boring raw carrot sticks; these are so much more fun, tasty, and great for your gut health, too. You’re going to LOVE them! In this recipe, I’ll share with you my favorite way to make them, plus some other fun ways to
Water Glassing Eggs for Storage
When I started raising chickens in 2014, I was surprised by how my hens’ laying drastically changed throughout the year. I went from having the counter overflowing in spring and summer to a complete slump in winter. Sometimes we’d go a few days without a single egg on those really frigid days. Uh oh! Not
Canning Maple Syrup for Long-Term Storage
One of the many things that I love about the homesteading world is that there’s more than one way to do just about anything – including canning maple syrup. You just have to play around with a few methods until you find what works best for YOU. I’m going to teach you MY way of