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The Easiest and Best Way to Freeze Fresh Basil

April 7, 2021 By Angi Schneider Leave a Comment

fresh basil in ziplock bag for freezing

What is the best way to freeze fresh basil to retain the flavor and color? We put all the the popular and not-so-popular methods to the test and came up the easiest and best way of freezing basil. Personally, my very favorite way to freeze basil is in the form of basil pesto. We go […]

3 Simple Ways of Drying Basil at Home

September 23, 2020 By Angi Schneider 2 Comments

basil leaves drying on square dehydrator trays

At the end of the summer when the garden is overflowing with basil, it’s the perfect time to start drying basil to stock your pantry. Fortunately, you don’t need any special equipment to dry basil. Let’s explore how to dry basil by hanging it, using an oven, and using a dehydrator. Basil is an annual […]

Having Food Security in Our Modern World

August 28, 2020 By Angi Schneider Leave a Comment

baskets of fresh garden harvest of cucumbers, squash, and herbs

I’ve been thinking a lot about food security lately and what that truly means in our modern world. Up until very recently, people HAD to think ahead and make a plan for eating year round regardless of their climate. Now we can just pop into the grocery store and buy anything we want, in or […]

Tips for Growing Aloe Vera Indoors and Out (plus Using Aloe Vera)

August 18, 2020 By Angi Schneider 22 Comments

aloe vera plants growing in a container

There are so many things to love about aloe vera; it’s both pretty and useful. Fortunately, growing aloe is pretty easy and can be done in any climate. Let’s chat about how to grow aloe vera indoors and out. Aloe Vera Benefits The common aloe vera plant packs huge benefits. I truly believe that no […]

How to Preserve Figs – can, freeze, dehydrate, pickle, and ferment

August 11, 2020 By Angi Schneider 2 Comments

cut and whole figs on wooden cutting board

Fig season is short, although it does come twice a year, so be sure to preserve figs while you can. Figs can be canned, frozen, pickled, dehydrated and even fermented! Fig season is season is something to celebrate. Like mulberries, figs don’t ship well which makes it hard to find fresh figs for sale. In […]

Easy Grape Jam Recipe – using grape mash or whole grapes

July 31, 2020 By Angi Schneider 13 Comments

image of 5 small jars of homemade grape jam

During the summer Mustang grapes grow all over our area. Mustang grapes are similar to muscadine grapes. We use these tart grapes to make grape jelly and juice, of course, but we also use them to make grape jam. Grape jam is usually made with whole grapes that have been seeded but I prefer to […]

Safely Canning Soup at Home for Preparedness and Convenience

June 25, 2020 By Angi Schneider 1 Comment

home canned soups in mason jars

When you make home canned soups you end up with a meal in a jar instead of ingredients to make a meal. Canning soup at home helps you be better prepared for emergencies and for busy weeknight dinners. A friend recently told me that someone told her, “You can only can soups at home using […]

Home Canned Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup Recipe

June 11, 2020 By Angi Schneider 10 Comments

bowl of creamy potato and sausage soup

This sausage, potato and kale soup is an adaptation of Olive Garden’s “Zuppa Toscana” soup. I love making soups but when I can adapt them for canning it’s even better. Keeping hearty, home canned soups on hand as saved more weeknight meals than I’d like to admit. The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables has step […]

Probiotic Rich Fermented Dill Pickles – whole, spears, and slices

June 3, 2020 By Angi Schneider 7 Comments

canning jars with cucumbers in them for fermenting

Traditionally fermented pickles are easy to make and full of probiotic goodness for your gut. Every summer we make jar after jar of these naturally pickled cucumbers to preserve for the year. When I tell people we prefer fermented dill pickles instead of canned dill pickles, they usually get a confused look on their face. […]

Quick Start Guide to Growing Food

April 7, 2020 By Angi Schneider 6 Comments

image of tomatoes, peppers, and okra in baskets in the garden

It is possible to grow enough food to feed your family even if you live on a small piece of property. Maybe not 100% of your fruit and vegetable needs but, honestly, I don’t know anyone who grows 100% of their food. This is a really long article, so you might want to grab a […]

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