Drying Herbs
As the holidays approach, this is the perfect time to replenish the spice cabinet with some dried, homegrown herbs. I […]
Last Canning
Our poor, decrepit car finally went to the big junkyard in the sky, but that didn’t stop me from picking
Canning Tomatoes
It’s been quite chilly at night here, but for the last couple weeks our windows are fogged up late at
Pear Chutney = Sweet Piece of Heaven
The only chutney I have ever really used has been store bought. I thought it was okay, but nothing to
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipesAsian Pear Butter Success
There has been successful canning at my house! About a week ago I mentioned the pear butter I had attempted
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipesOverrun with Asian Pears
When my mother was looking for a new house several years ago, one of the many things she wanted was
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cooking, food preservation, harvest, modern homesteadingMaking a Dill Crock
I got really excited earlier this week when I was flipping through my Stocking Up book on the bus into
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books, cooking, dill crock, food preservation, recipesSunday Bliss
Today I had the pleasure of doing some of my favorite things. We begin our morning bright and early with
Saving August
The month of August in our garden means produce bonanza. This year I vowed to preserve the bounty better than
Motivation Canned
My childhood home was a 1930’s farmhouse situation on 3/4 of an acre in SE Portland, which as a child