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Photo credit Years ago, when I used to purchase farm-fresh eggs from a lady at church, I remember being absolutely freaked out at the thought of all the cooties on them. There was a struggle within me, wanting fresh eggs for my family and yet being rather uncomfortable with the “hygiene thing”. Was it possible [...]
Have you ever wondered how to calculate how much produce you need to be able to can a desired amount? It’s time to get your game plan together! Photo credit Well, I sure have! My poor left-brain can’t handle “winging it” when it comes to canning, I want to know the formula. Can anyone relate? [...]
Here’s the BIG reveal of my kitchen garden plan, plotted by Territorial Seed on-line for free! Click here to see the entire plan, which includes a planting guide for your zip code and instructions for each and every plant to intend to grow! Territorial Seeds is one of my favorite seed stores. I planned a [...]
Want to know my secret for keeping the food bill under control? Cook with the basics! One of the most nutritious and economical foods is the potato. Varieties include baking potatoes, boiling potatoes, sweet potatoes, red potatoes and all-purpose potatoes, to name just a few. Depending on the time of year, #10-15 of spuds can [...]
Many vegetables and fruits can be stored in pits, cellars or basements without refrigeration during the cooler months. Successful storage depends upon establishing the right conditions of temperature, humidity and ventilation. Temperature The purpose of all root cellars is their ability to keep food cool, after all, they were the first refrigerators. A [...]
For years, I wondered how our ancestors survived without refrigeration ….yet the answer is far more logical than I ever expected! Photo credit It’s referred to as a “root cellar” and is making a huge comeback among homesteaders and off-gridders today! And why not? It makes all the sense in the world! Taking advantage of [...]
This is one of the most exciting packages I receive all year….my seed order!! Johnny’s Seeds is one of my favorite places to order my garden supplies from, even though I began seed saving last year and I didn’t need as many. Starting your own seeds isn’t difficult, but there are some key things to [...]
It is my pleasure to feature a guest post from Carmen Hyde of “Old House Kitchen“. I have followed Carmen for quite sometime now and I’m never disappointed! Carmen is obviously a much better cook than I am and I always learn something new (and often times yummy) from her. Enjoy! Visit “Old [...]
A potager is a french term that means “kitchen garden“. Today, that can translate into what Americans know as urban gardening! The fact of the matter is this….while many would like to live out in the country and grow food on acres of land, most folks live in urban or suburban areas and will likely [...]
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