Preservation

Home canning is a wonderful way to preserve your harvest and increase your self sufficiency. Here are some basics you need to know to get started! Over the last half …

You can easily turn your homegrown greens into a nutritious green powder to use in smoothies, soups and more! Here’s how to do it!   Growing your own greens is …

Garlic scapes are a great bonus for garlic growers! Here’s everything you need to know about freezing garlic scapes to enjoy all year long!

July & August 2020 – Behind the Scenes! A quick recap of some of our homestead happenings, including how we get creative with food preservation, our barn renovation project and …

Don’t throw out the tomato skins when you’re canning! You can use them to make a delicious tomato powder to season dishes! Save your skins… your tomato skins, that is! If …

This low-carb, gluten free zucchini ravioli makes a savory meal featuring homegrown ingredients! Best of all, it can be enjoyed fresh or you can freeze it to preserve the harvest …

Sun-dried tomatoes are a delicious, flavor-packed way to enjoy your homegrown tomatoes all year! Here’s how to make your own using your garden grown tomatoes! Tomatoes are a go-to crop …

These radish quick pickles are as tasty as they are beautiful! Best of all, they are easy to make – no canning equipment required! Radishes are one of my favorite …

Behind the Scenes: September 2019 – A quick recap of some of the homestead happenings that occurred this month, including: wrapping up our gardening season and our produce preservation yields! What a …

Make ahead freezer quiche is a delicious way to preserve your farm fresh eggs and summer veggies! It’s easy to make and even easier to bake up for a quick …

Behind the Scenes: August 2019 – A quick recap of some of the homestead happenings that occurred this month, including: how we make harvest season easier, our bathroom renovation, and some surprise chicks! August …

Learn how to easily vacuum seal Mason jars! Vacuum sealing jars of fresh or dried food will protect and keep your food fresher for longer!    This morning, I shared …