There's a lot of talk today about the safety of canning at home - something I am sure our ancestors did not fret over. Why? Because the art of canning food was handed down from generation to generation making it possible for one to understand the art of canning on a much higher level than …
I prefer to can apples even though it is more work in the beginning, so having a few favorite apple canning recipes is important. I have canned them with and without peels. Most people peel theirs before canning, but it is really up to you what you do. If you don’t mind the peels, don’t …
There are several weapons you should include in your homesteading self sufficiency survival kit, not only for your safety, but for the safety of those who live or visit your homestead. These are also good weapons to put in your emergency evacuation bag. It is important to make sure everyone in your household knows where …
This ultimate list of canning recipes was created to help you quickly find the recipe you are looking for on our site. Knowing how to safely preserve the foods you have excess of is so important. Not only do you know you are eating nutritious foods, but canning helps save money. Yes, it does take …
When it comes to having quick home cooked meals that just need reheated, this beef stew recipe for canning can't be beat! A beef stew recipe for canning is a great way to save time and money on your food budget. With this recipe you can make a whole pot of soup or stew and …
Disclaimer: I received one or more items for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. The option of many people today is to do home canning and for this process you need to get home canning supplies. Home canning supplies are essential to those that …
It is possible to make fruit juice concentrate at home. This is ideal for people who have a bumper crop of fresh fruit and are looking for a new way to use it or for those who drink a lot of fruit juice throughout the year.
This Queen Anne's Lace Jelly recipe is a great way to use edible flowers in canning recipes. Jelly is delicious on toast, biscuits or it can be used in dessert recipes. Another great way to use jelly or jam is on meat as a flavoring or tenderizer.
Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Let's face it, a cold brew coffee maker isn't just for making coffee, although that is what this item was being sold to do. The mason jar caught my attention because when you homestead there are many …
The holidays are here - and while this is something you might can when raspberries are on the vine, there is no reason why you couldn't use frozen raspberries or even store-bought raspberries to make this delicious raspberry-chocolate sundae topper recipe. Simply preserve the extra by canning it and you will have a delightful dessert …
Do you feel like you can't possibly stock up on food? Maybe you live in an apartment - or there is just no home food storage solutions in your home due to lack of space. I'm going to share with you today 10 places - some obvious, some not so obvious - where you can store extra …
If you're looking for a really cool project to chase away the winter blues or even lessen your reliance on electricity, then you will want to read on to learn how to make a solar oven! A solar oven made out of a cardboard box is an easy project that you can make, possibly with …
One of the main reasons to raise your own chickens is for the eggs. However, most chickens do not lay in the winter. There are many methods people use for preserving eggs for long term food storage. The method I prefer involves freezing the chicken eggs. Eggs keep up to six months in the freezer as long …
Learning how to store noodles just makes sense. Regardless if you want to know how to keep store bought homemade noodles, how to store fresh noodles, how to store noodles after cooking in a way that they don't stick or how to store noodles long term, the answers are below. While I already have a …
It is important that you have food supplies set aside for your long term survival, which is why understanding these prepper food storage tips is essential. For food to keep for any length of time, it has to be properly stored. Not all foods are good for long term storage.
Building root cellars that work is something everyone can do, even those who live in an apartment. Root cellars work because they maintain cool temperatures, they are dark and they retain the right amount of humidity. Root cellars do not need to be underground unless you wish them to be. They can be above ground, …
If you've ever wondered what the best produce storage trays are, then you definitely want to read this post in its entirety because I have found the perfect solution! Finding the best way to store fresh produce so it doesn't easily bruise is challenging - especially if you store your fresh fruits and vegetables in …
The most popular time to look for food preservation ideas is during the height of the garden season. However, just because it's not the main garden season doesn't mean you can't preserve food. In fact the off-season is an ideal time to prepare items such as breads, pastas, desserts and use up those little bits of …
If you're wanting to learn how to make homemade honey, you aren't alone! While buying it at the store is always an option, making your own is always the best! There are many reasons why someone might want to learn how to make homemade honey. For example, maybe having your own beehive is just not practical …
This cast iron potatoes au gratin recipe is designed to be made ahead of time using dehydrated ingredients so when it comes time to make it, all you need is water.
Finding a quick, easy last minute picnic dessert isn't always easy, but this recipe for peaches that are grilled, then topped with yogurt and pecans is sure to fit the bill.
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Homestead Bloggers Network And FoodSafety.gov . The opinions and text are all mine. The holidays are here and that means you are either doing a lot of cooking or going someplace where a lot of cooking is being done, so understanding these important food …
This strawberry basil infused water recipe is absolutely delicious! While it is ideal to make when both strawberries and basil is in season, both of these items are readily available year-round at most grocery stores.
Everyone eats different foods and different amounts of various foods which is why understanding home food storage guidelines is so important before your family starts to stock up. Knowing how much to store depends on many things including the amount of space you have for food storage, what food storage method you intend to use …
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I was given photos of the goat meat from Horner's Butcher Block and Cafe in Marion, Indiana. There was no monetary compensation. All opinions are my own. Freezing goats meat is an easy - and quite common way to preserve it until you are ready to eat it, especially …
Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. This worked with only a few hours charge however it was not real bright and I do believe that is because it was not fully charged. It is solar powered which is nice and wireless - so …
Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Sheri Ann Richerson from ExperimentalHomesteader.com talks about the New Version Brighter 8 LED Solar Security Motion Sensor that she received for review. I love this light. It is bright! It is so bright I can clearly see …
Hey, I don't know about you, but for me, summer is sure a busy time and anything that I can make ahead and have on hand is a real life saver at times. Chocolate pudding is one of my all time favorite desserts - not to mention a scrumptious midnight snack! Here is an awesome recipe …
When I first saw a recipe for grilling citrus slices I wondered just how good those would be. I thought about the fact that I had a few extra lemons, limes and oranges in the refrigerator that really needed used up and thought what the heck. I also had canned lime juice, so creating …
Nothing says summer in Indiana quite like fresh corn-in-the-husk. The smell of corn being grilled over charcoal is enough to make your mouth water in anticipation of what is to come when it is ready to eat. However when you live in a place where there is corn everywhere you look and there is …
I was less-than-impressed with the limpness of the bacon on the Grilled Bacon Wrapped Corn With Lime And Dill, so I decided to try something slighter different this time around. I fried the bacon wrapped corn first, then wrapped it in foil and finished cooking it on a charcoal grill. Here is the technique I used …
Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. All opinions contained in this post are my own and are my honest thoughts based on my own experience with this product. I love grilling. Food tastes so much better cooked over charcoal in my opinion however sometimes those grill grates …
Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. I do a lot of baking during the winter and grilling during the summer. I prefer using cast iron pans which get quite hot. While I do have some cast iron pot …
Disclaimer: This review and giveaway was made possible by Red Gold. I was compensated for my participation in this program, but all opinions are 100% my own. Finding great new ways to mix up old favorites is something I love to do. I was approached by Red Gold and offered a chance to participate in …
Disclaimer: I received the Yumms BBQ Mat for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own. No matter what kind of food you want to barbeque, there is a barbecue grill out there that is perfect for your needs and budget but while you …
Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I love the Live Infinitely Forever Fused Infusion Water Bottle - and here is why. Infusion water bottles are not all the same. Yes, they do the same thing basically, but …
Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. To say I love these Kitchen Mastery Silicone Grill Gloves is an understatement - they are the greatest invention yet as far as I am concerned. They work perfectly on the …
Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I love Simple Grillin Mats. I hate scrubbing my grill grates and I hate stuck on nasty food remains. This product stops both. Simply lay it on your grill grate when …