DIY: Preserving Food in the Freezer
Karen Geiser
March 29, 2021
Freezing food is a great way to preserve your harvest for later enjoyment. Learn how using the freezer can keep your veggies, fruits and meat fresh.
Food Preservation
DIY: Food Storage in the Root Cellar and Beyond
Karen Geiser
March 22, 2021
Learn how to use a root cellar or dry storage for storing your produce. They’re an easy way to keep food for the winter months, no processing necessary!
Get the Pantry Ready – It’s National Canned Food Month!
jsmith
February 15, 2021
Happy National Canned Food Month! In celebration, we gathered up some of our favorite posts all about canned food, including some delicious recipes.
The Family Larder: Why It’s Still Important
Karen Geiser
June 17, 2020
Keeping a family larder ensures you have food during emergencies and financial hardships. Now is the time to start planning what foods you want to preserve.
What’s Happening On The Homestead: Savoring the Harvest
Karen Geiser
August 27, 2019
This month on our homestead we savored the harvest by drying our vegetables and herbs and baking fresh gourmet goodies!
A Wish List for Advanced Homesteaders
Patrice Lewis
December 5, 2018
As you continue your homesteading journey, consider choosing tools to make difficult tasks much easier. Homesteader Patrice Lewis gives her recommendations.
Canning In A Small Kitchen
Samantha Spigos
September 3, 2018
Are you canning in a small kitchen? Fellow home canner Samantha Spigos shares her tips for preserving food in small spaces.
Cold-Packed Sweet Dill Pickles: Canning Without a Pressure Canner or Jar Prep!
Lindsay Lehman Peters
August 28, 2018
Learning to can? Lindsay Lehman Peters shares her family’s recipe for easy cold-packed sweet dill pickles.
Learn How To Make Kimchi
Kirsten K. Shockey
July 30, 2018
Discover the perks kimchi! Fermenting expert and author Kirsten K. Shockey will show you how to make this beneficial dish.
Canned Vs. Freeze-Dried Food: Which Is Right For You?
jsmith
January 25, 2018
Before you pack your pantry full, we’ll help you determine what food supply fits your needs: canned or freeze-dried food.
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