A beautiful basket of home-made jams, jellies and preserves is a practical and thoughtful holiday gift. Here’s our ‘How-To Guide for Gifting Jams,…
Homemade jam is special. At first glance it can seem a bit complicated and expensive to get into (all that fancy equipment) BUT…
On our homestead we spend a lot of time growing and preserving our own food. In our quest to make our work more…
This is the time of year when I stand back in the kitchen, breathe a sign of relief and think to myself, thank…
If you follow any homesteading forum, you’ll know that there are a good number of people out there who are planning on establishing…
Growing & preserving pure organic food is one of the core focuses of our homestead. For those that are seeking self reliance but…
Recently I wrote about the natural health benefits of fireweed and told you all about this powerful healing plant. One thing I didn’t…
Decadent and luxurious this recipe for chocolate raspberry jam is a really neat option for the winter pantry. I was flipping through my…
Pectin is a naturally gelatinous substance found in most fruits. The highest concentrations of it can be found in in the skins and…
Canning is simply a form of preservation that involves heating, sterilizing and sealing your food into jars. It is one of the easiest…