This post will share how I go about canning beef roast in our All American pressure canner, what equipment you need and safety measures you should follow. We received a ton of meat from my in-laws when they moved and left a whole freezer full of food. I packed as much of it as I…
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EASY Pressure Canning Bone Broth to be Shelf Stable
Bone broth is a superfood and have the broth has so many benefits for us. That’s why in this post, I am going to share with you you how I make my broth, how I make sure I have enough broth to actually run it through the pressure canner, how to run the All American…
The Best Canned Tomatoes & Ways to Can Tomatoes
Canning tomatoes quickly gets on the list of to-do’s for home gardeners. When your tomato harvest surprises you, you can store them in the freezer for a few weeks. But once you plant seeds for this season’s tomato plants, it’s high time to use up the last of the tomatoes in the freezer. For us,…
Home Preserving Eucalyptus for Decor, Tea and Medicine
Preserving eucalyptus is something I try to do for two reasons, because it is beautiful to admire and has many health benefits. In this post I’ll share different kinds of eucalyptus, how they grow, and how we preserved it for decor and culinary uses. Drying Eucalyptus to Preserve This year we preserved the eucalyptus we…
Can you Freeze Basil to keep it fresh? Yes! In fact, it’s Best!
From the title, you can tell that freezing basil is how I keep basil fresh. It is my favourite way because it holds the flavours so well, and it is so easy. Let me share with you how I keep our basil all year round. Can you Freeze Basil Yes! As I covered in the…
Easy Fruit Roll Up Recipe with Pamona’s Pectin
Pamona’s Pectin is the secret ingredient to this fruit roll up recipe, because it is what gives it the mailability to roll up and act like fruit leather. Get the recipe and directions for how you can make this with any fruit in this post. Fruit Strips We rarely keep candy in the house because…
Growing your Own Best Chamomile Tea: Relaxing and Sweet Tea
News flash, chamomile tea taste nothing like the tea steeped from chamomile tea bags sold at the grocery store. It’s sad but true. If you have been buying chamomile tea bags at the grocery store (usually 10 in a pack) you have likely been sold a watered down version of the tastiest sweet tea in…
Easily Dry & Make Lemon Balm Tea (Superb Benefits)
Lemon Balm tea makes a healthy loose leaf tea because Lemon Balm includes antioxidants and vitamins that support your overall health. This makes it a good plant to consume. We pick our leaves from the small bush in our farm garden. While the lemon balm plant is only in its second year since starting it…
Thin Sourdough Discard Crackers as Healthy Chips
Sourdough discard crackers is our new go to snack replacement for chips.
Mix butter, salt, and pepper together with the sourdough discard. Spread the mix onto a flat cookie sheet and scatter sesame seeds on top (I like to add chia seeds also). Bake the spread in oven until crispy, and enjoy! Soon, you will be making this recipe weekly to keep your snack drawer stocked.
The Best Way to Freeze Tomatoes
The best way to freeze tomatoes in a sauce is using your food processor. I used the Cuisinart 14-cup food processor. This machine is a ‘beast’ and in less than 10 seconds, you can process an abundant harvest of tomatoes to freeze for the winter months. Allow me to share with you how quickly I…