I don't know about you, but by the time September and October roll around, I am ready to put down my canning pot and take a break from food preservation. Luckily, there is a method of food preservation that requires very little effort: Root cellaring.
A garden full of vegetables can be enjoyed ...
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This time of year I tend to get what I think of as "heavy food gut." Thanksgiving meals heavy on starch, salt, and fat, holiday cookies and treats, winter stews and soups ... as much as I adore these foods, they are lacking in the bright, sour qualities that I love in summer salads and fruits. Which ...
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How to Preserve Kale: Freezing, Dehydrating, Canning, and more!
When Autumn temperatures start to climb below freezing, I immediately think of all the beautiful kale still growing in the garden. Sure, I've eaten my fill over the spring and summer, but it feels horrible to imagine those abundant beds of kale turning into mush in freezing temperatures. It's time ...
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It's been my goal over the past few years to build my herbal medicine cabinet so I have ready-to-go remedies on hand for common ailments. We now have plenty of salves, a healthy supply of elderberry syrup, and various tinctures and teas. But after a few occurrences of mild indigestion, I knew I ...
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Small-Batch Maple Syrup Cider Recipe
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