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In our household, canning food saves a great deal of money. We grow most of our own produce in our little front-yard garden and then we “put up” as much of it as possible, which is pretty much everything we ...

Preserving and stockpiling food is a cornerstone of homesteaders and off-gridders. Not all foods, though, preserve well, no matter what you do to them. Some are just bound and determined to deteriorate with time. But there are enough foods that ...

Read part 1 in this series here.  It’s certainly true that when it comes to growing herbs and spices, herbs get most of the attention. While pretty much everyone can grow herbs here in the US, only those in warmer ...

This is a terrific time of year to gather herbs for winter use. It is easy and fun. Even children can help. Stock up now and you will have the flavors and healing plants of summer this winter. Herbs may be ...

Throughout the centuries, wars have been waged over herbs and spices, and entirely new civilizations have been discovered in an effort to seek out the best trade routes to supply the wealthy with their favorite culinary delights. The history of ...

Preserving dairy products is tricky, but it can be done. A part of storing food for emergencies is ensuring that the food you store is nourishing and will keep you and your family fortified for a time when food may ...

While it is certainly great to enjoy your garden’s bounty fresh every day, it can also be nice to enjoy a lot of those same vegetables when they are not in season. Preserving your garden’s bounty can help you to ...

September 7, 2012 Do you need simple instructions on how to can pickles? If you have cucumbers, and need a way to create homemade dill pickles, here is a simple way to do it! Previous Video

September 6, 2012 Do you need simple instructions on how to can pickles? If you have cucumbers, and need a way to create homemade dill pickles, here is a simple way to do it! Previous Video

September 5, 2012 Do you need simple instructions on how to can pickles? If you have cucumbers, and need a way to create homemade dill pickles, here is a simple way to do it! Previous Video