Lucky You: Our Top Post, EVER.
Sarah Nussbaum
January 13, 2017
A look at our top blog article of all time (well, since we’ve had a blog). Lucky you!
Food Preservation
The Canned Food Expiration Date Myth
Sarah Nussbaum
December 21, 2016
Why to start canning your own food: You won’t have to worry about BPA, you’ll know what’s in it, when it was canned and you’ll learn a lifelong self-sufficiency skill.
Top 10 Ways to Be Self-Sufficient, Wherever You Are
Sarah Nussbaum
November 21, 2016
Here are 10 skills you can and should develop in a small space to practice urban homesteading.
Buying In Bulk: It’s Not Just For Food
Kathy Harrison
October 31, 2016
Our produce is not the only thing we buy in bulk. Canning jars, lids and rings are all good things to have a stockpile of.
How to Process A Pumpkin For Fresh Fall Treats
Amy HornburgHeilveil
October 7, 2016
First, I have to break that baby open and bake it. Yes, you read correctly, before you can bake a pumpkin pie, you must bake the pumpkin.
A Butcher’s Secrets: How to Slash Your Meat Bill
Kevin Wright
October 5, 2016
Learn how to use the right tools at home, and put money in your pocket.
5 Ways to Sink Your Teeth Into Apple Season
Lisa Amstutz
September 19, 2016
Try these delicious ways to preserve this versatile fruit and enjoy eating it all winter.
Applesauce Day
Lisa Amstutz
August 26, 2016
For years, the kids and I have spent a day or two each summer making a year’s worth of applesauce with my mother. It’s a family tradition that grows sweeter every year.
Hot Pepper Treats to Can This Summer
Dori Fritzinger
July 29, 2016
Preserve that sweet, spicy deliciousness and enjoy it all winter long!
Canning/Freezing Prep Checklist
Lisa Amstutz
June 6, 2016
Are you ready to can this year? Avoid hunting for missing supplies or running to the store while produce wilts on your counter! Use our simple checklist now.
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