Did you know that sausages are the oldest form of processed meat? Well, they are! And there are so many varieties to try at home. When it comes time to preserve the meat on your homestead, making ...
The Complete Guide to Canning Tomatoes
If your garden looks anything like mine right now, you probably have more tomatoes than you know what to do with. Vines are groaning beneath the weight of all those luscious fruits, and we don't want ...
The Essential Guide to Canning Cucumbers
Canning cucumbers to preserve them is both easy and immensely satisfying. Better still, you can flavor them however you like! Growing vegetables takes a huge amount of time and effort. As a result, ...
How Long Do Pumpkins Last and How to Make Them Last Longer
Whether you want to make your Halloween jack-o-lantern last until October 31 or you’re interested in finding out how to help your pie pumpkins last longer in storage, this post will answer the ...
Which Fruits Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar?
A root cellar is a great way to store all kinds of produce. The cool, somewhat moist (yet not too damp) atmosphere helps keep your bounty fresh for longer periods. There are all kinds of ...
7 Scrumptious Ways to Preserve Corn
Corn can either be ridiculously easy to grow or absolutely horrendous, depending on the season. If grown properly, you'll have oodles of beautiful kernels to enjoy. In fact, you may have more than you ...
10 Delicious Ways to Preserve Cucumbers
Did you get a massive cucumber harvest this year? I had so many that I barely knew what to do with all of them. Sure, salads and gazpacho are great in the summertime, but not for every meal. ...
Can You Safely Pressure Can Everything Instead of a Water Bath?
There’s nothing quite as rewarding as canning. Being able to put up fresh vegetables and fruits for the winter and filling my shelves with jars of jams, pickles, and jellies is beyond satisfying - ...
9 Tasty Ways to Preserve Your Eggplant Harvest
I know eggplants are one of those vegetables that are fantastic fresh, but sometimes you get more than you can eat straight away. If you love eggplant and want to preserve some of your harvest, you'll ...