Add to Favorites I should have made shirts declaring, I survived 2009. If I said that food preservation methods saved us, would you believe me? How many of us don’t …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Though it’s a rare chance you will witness botulism symptoms, recognizing and understanding the toxin’s effects could mean life-saving treatment. A byproduct of the bacteria C. botulinum, …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites It’s the Big Evil in canning. Botulism causes paralysis, death, and long-term rehabilitation for survivors. But understanding how botulism forms, and how to prevent it, keeps you …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Whether your kitchen has all the modern conveniences or you live off the grid, for canning purposes, some heat sources work better than others. When I …
Read MoreAbout a year ago I learned how to make kombucha. From the start, I found that flavoring kombucha was really the fun part. Once you make your first batch, you can begin experimenting with kombucha recipes, adding things to enhance the flavor of your brew.
Read MoreDid you know that there are dozens of SCOBY uses that don’t involve brewing a batch of kombucha?
Read MoreApple butter uses truly do abound. The apple itself is such a versatile fruit, which can be preserved in so many ways.
Read MoreI revised the pumpkin pie filling recipe that is in the 2006 Farmer’s Almanac and used my own crust recipe.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Some ways of preserving food have been around since ancient times while others are modern. Older methods can leave meals dry, salty, fermented and imperfect. But they …
Read MoreFollow this easy recipe to learn how to make homemade kombucha and keep loads of money in your pocket and make your gut happy too.
Read MoreIt’s nearing the end of tomato season. You tend to your plants tirelessly, and now, if you’re like me, you’re getting tired of making tomato sauce.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Canning salsa recipes are everywhere these days. There are so many options to try! You can experiment with canning salsa using tomatoes, corn, beans, fresh herbs, dried …
Read MorePrevious generations grew crab apple trees as an edible, not just decorative, tree. People knew how to care for apple trees and nurtured them.
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