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 …
It is important to understand the importance of food preservation inventory lists and to be diligent about keeping one. The late winter and early spring months are a great time to take an inventory of the items in your food preservation pantry. Now if you are like me, you might have a list of what …
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, …
Halloween is the most popular time of the year for using pumpkins in fall decorating, but pumpkins also work well for fall table decorations as well as Thanksgiving decorations. Decorating The Pumpkin The way you decorate the faux pumpkin dictates the type of decor it works best with. This particular pumpkin was decorated with …
This homemade BBQ sauce recipe can be made when tomatoes are in season or it can be made from canned or store bought tomato paste. Use it as it is or use it as a base to create various types of BBQ sauces to go with exactly what you are making. It works well on all …
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 …
If you've ever wondered how to freeze dry goat milk, or even why you might want to freeze dry goat milk - or any type of milk for that matter, than this is the article for you! While there’s still no medical marvel that can cause zombies (that I know of), it’s still good to …
This freezer recipe for poached pears in wine sauce is an interesting combination of flavors that combine beautifully. The finished pears can be eaten plain or served on top of ice cream or a sponge cake.
Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. This food dehydration tutorial not only explains what dehydration is, but also explains where to get food to dehydrate, what you need to get the job done, the advantages of dehydrated …
It's really easy to make delicious batch cooking freezer recipes that you simply pull out and cook - some of them don't even need thawed! If you find yourself stopping at the supermarket every day to pick up something fresh for dinner and would like to make life a little easier when it comes to …
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 …
There are a number of goat milk storage options. The best goat milk storage solution depends on how quickly you intend to use the goat milk. Of course, regardless of how you decide to store the goat milk, you are sure to want it to taste as delicious and fresh as possible. The key …
This easy melt and pour lemon balm soap recipe is perfect for the beginning soap maker or for anyone who doesn't want to handle lye but wants to incorporate plants from their own garden into their soaps. Lemon balm has such as stimulating yet calming lemon scent with just a hint of mint that it …
This was the first year I harvested gooseberries off my bushes - usually I just let the chickens have them, however this year I wanted to learn how to dehydrate gooseberries. I picked them when they were green, but while I was debating how many of them to dehydrate vs how many to eat up …
Disclaimer: I received a Shiitake Mushroom Kit for free from Fungi Perfecti in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. We received a Shiitake Mushroom kit from Fungi Perfecti, so in this post, you'll learn all about dehydrating shiitake mushrooms as well as a little bit about the growing process. While shiitake …
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 …
If you're looking for an easy organic goat milk soap recipe that starts with a pre-made organic soap base, look no further! Best of all, this organic goat milk soap recipe gives you the option to use a store bought organic goat milk soap base or make your own using your favorite goat milk soap …
An overabundance of fruits and vegetables from your garden is a good thing, but many people do not know what to do with all the extra fruits and vegetables a garden produces, let alone how to choose the best fruits and vegetables to store for future use. Some people want to eat everything they can right away, …
Learn how to make homemade ketchup from scratch right in your own kitchen using fresh tomatoes from your garden! The truth is, there is nothing that tastes quite as good as something you make from scratch in your own kitchen. This is true rather it is special meal, a dessert or something as simple as …
For those of us who have goats - or an abundance of goat milk - making and canning Cajeta goat milk caramel is a great way to use some of that excess goat milk. When I made my first batch of Cajeta I wondered if canning it would cause it to obtain that nasty goaty …
Many store bought soaps I have tried caused skin rashes or other issues with my sensitive skin, so I decided to make my own goat milk bar soap recipe. Soap is a necessity without a doubt, but store bought soap is often full of chemicals or heavy perfumes that trigger allergies. Organic soap is often hard …
If you are looking for a bar soap recipe, regardless if it is a melt and pour recipe or a recipe made completely from scratch using lye, there is sure to be a recipe below that is ideal for you and your family.
If you're looking for really simple Oreo cookie decorating ideas for Valentine's Day, don't miss this idea!
When it some to unique but easy Valentine's Day cupcake decorating ideas, these chocolate filled cupcakes decorated with hearts, sprinkles, chocolate flakes plus molded chocolate candies is sure to please the palate and the eye.
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.
The Maker's Holiday Littles Figurines at Jo-Ann Fabric And Craft Stores are perfect for using to create a Christmas Fairy Garden Basket! My friend Karen McBride just loves to make fairy gardens and this time she came up with a super cute one made in a basket instead of a terrarium like she used in …
These DIY cork snowflake ornaments are yet another adorable Christmas decor idea my friend Nanette Jett Marden came up with. These are super easy to make and she suggested getting the corks at a local winery and the snowflake stickers at your local Dollar Tree, so really this is a very budget friendly holiday decor idea. …
Decorating the tree with butterfly Christmas Decorations is a great way to show off your love of butterflies and bring a touch of nature to your holiday decorating. DIY Butterfly Christmas Decorations The natural place to look for butterfly Christmas Decorations might be online if your favorite local shopping center does not have any available, …
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 Santa Claus shaped marshmallow candy recipe is time consuming for sure, but the finished treats are beyond adorable!
This melt and pour goat milk soap recipe can be made using a soap bases you purchase or it can be made using a soap base that you made from scratch such as my basic goat milk soap recipe. This recipe calls for combining two different types of melt and pour soap bases. However, …
One of the advantages of raising goats is being able to make this goat milk soap recipe.
Making Christmas Wreaths for front door decoration is so simple, anyone can do it! All you need are a few materials and a little bit of holiday spirit! Make Your Own Christmas Wreaths For Front Door Decorating When it comes to making Christmas wreaths, how can you even stop at one? I know, I know...how …
The inspiration for this easy handmade card for Christmas came from Issue 164 of Papercraft Essentials Magazine. When I saw it on the magazine rack at an out of town Jo-Ann Fabric And Craft Store, the free stamps caught my attention, in part because Jeffrey likes Nutcrackers and in part because of the fairy stamp. …
Disclaimer: This is a guest post from Stewart Lonky, MD. The holidays are a busy time for most of us and large dinners mean lots of dirty dishes, however using glass dishes instead of paper plates is just one way to avoid toxins this holiday season.
One of the most celebrated holidays is Christmas, which is one reason why this tabletop Christmas Tree Card is such a great DIY decor idea.
Are you the type of person who loves to give people you know a cute handmade card during the holiday season? Do you want to stand out this coming holiday season and impress the ones you love by giving them a unique and cute handmade card? Or maybe you are a crafter who wants …