Home food preservation is not only a big part of a homesteading lifestyle, but it’s also a great way for any home cook to stock the pantry and saves money. Buying a whole chicken is the cheapest way to buy chicken, but it takes a lot of freezer space to store. Freezer space on the…
Preserving the harvest can seem intimidating as you look at the different canning methods. However, home canning is a safe and effective means of home food preservation. There are two methods of canning: water bath canning vs pressure canning. Let’s look at the two canning methods to determine what method you should choose. The appropriate…
Home canning is an integral part of a self-sufficient lifestyle. Possibly you plant a large garden and preserve the harvest, or maybe you purchase produce in bulk from local farmers to ensure you are serving the most wholesome produce you can for your family. Having the right canning supplies on hand is a necessity for…
As Philip and I move to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle, learning to grind my own flour has been such an appealing option for the reasons I have been sharing in this series of posts. Today we look at the nuts and bolts of grinding our own flour and look at the mill itself. There…
My family and I have always loved camping. Cooking over the open fire is something I have perfected over the years. There’s just something about a meal sizzling over a campfire that makes the food taste so much better! Dutch oven cooking has always been quite intimidating to me. I understand the science of it,…
What is Water Bath Canning? Canning is the process of using glass jars to preserve food. Water bath canning is appropriate for foods that are naturally high in acid. It’s also appropriate for some foods that have added acid incorporated into the recipe that brings the acid level to an appropriate range. Fruits, jams, jellies,…
Philip and I travel frequently to Kowalski Mountain. While we do have an RV in place, there is still a degree of planning necessary for our trips. Philip usually handles preparations for work projects. He ensures we have the tools and supplies we need to accomplish the tasks we intend to complete while we are…
