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Can You Reuse Canning Lids?
You may be wondering if you can reuse canning lids, especially with the shortage and availability of canning lids. But is it safe to reuse old canning lids, or should you not even take the risk?
Best Homesteading Books
Looking for the best homesteading books to free you from dependence, and allow you to become more sustainable? Keeping an updated reading list can be a chore, so here we share our favorites to help you along your journey. Whether you intend to become an urban homesteader in the backyard or plan to establish an old fashioned farm, there are great options here for everyone!
How to Cook Scrambled Eggs in Cast Iron
Learn how to cook scrambled eggs in a cast iron skillet. With these tips your eggs will come out perfect every single time. Light and fluffy, the perfect breakfast for a crowd. Skip cooking them in the microwave, in the oven, or even in the instant pot or crockpot... this method of cooking eggs on the stove is all you need to know!
Canning in the Instant Pot
Many people wonder if you can pressure can food in the Instant Pot. Knowing the common pressure canning mistakes to avoid will ensure you're practicing healthy canning methods so you and your family stay safe. Click to find out if we recommend this canning practice. if it's considered safe, and other safety measures to follow when pressure canning food. #pressurecanning #pressurecooker #instantpot #canning
How to Make Preserved Lemons
Preserved lemons (also known as fermented lemons) are a trade secret of many high-end chefs. Learn how to make this secret ingredient at home so you can incorporate it into your recipes as well.
Homemade Butter 3 Ways
Learn how to make butter from raw milk at home using three different methods including a Kitchen Aid mixer, an old fashioned butter churn, or in a jar. It’s easier than you might think, and is a fun project to do with kids!
Can You Reuse Canning Lids?
You may be wondering if you can reuse canning lids, especially with the shortage and availability of canning lids. But is it safe to reuse old canning lids, or should you not even take the risk?
30 Best Homesteading Books
Looking for the best homesteading books to free you from dependence, and allow you to become more sustainable? Keeping an updated reading list can be a chore, so here we share our favorites to help you along your journey. Whether you intend to become an urban homesteader in the backyard or plan to establish an old fashioned farm, there are great options here for everyone!
Canning Season Must-Haves
Get ready for canning season by taking inventory of your canning supplies and ordering these must have canning tools. Your canning season will be off to a great start by getting prepared now. #canning #canningsupplies #canningseason
How Long is Canned Food Good For?
You've taken the time to prepare and can your own food, then you've stored them away on the pantry shelf… but how long is canned food good for? If you have cans of food on the shelf that have been there for more than a year, are they still safe to eat? There are a few things you'll need to know before popping open that jar of food and eating it! Learn more in this post! #canning #canningsafety #canningtips
Using Chickens to Restore Land
Using chickens to restore the land is a great way to prepare the ground for a garden, or in our case, a future food forest. We've touched up our chickshaw (mobile chicken coop) and are getting our chickens out to free-range and scratch, peck and restore the land. Learn how to use chickens to restore your land, grass or garden.
Preserving Year at a Glance
Get your preservation year off on the right foot by planning out the year in advance. Take a look at this food preserving year at a glance so you can be prepared to can, dehydrate, freeze and put up all your food for long-term storage.
What To Do With Raw Milk
You have a milk cow, or you're thinking about joining a herd-share or buying raw milk from a farmer each week. It's important to know just what you can do with that milk and to understand the anatomy of raw milk. Here's everything you'll want to know about raw milk! #rawmilk
Building Long Term Food Storage Supply
Building up a well-stocked and functional emergency preparedness food storage system is a key skill and resource anyone should be developing, whether you’re a prepper or a homesteader… or not! Having one month, one year, or 25 years of emergency food storage in your food pantry is a good idea for so many reasons. Read on for our best tips and tricks we have learned along the way.
Where to Find Canning Supplies
With the national shortage of canning supplies, it's become extremely difficult to find jars, lids, and even pressure canners. So what do we do if we can't find what we need to preserve the harvest? Or maybe we're OK for this year, but the shortage will likely continue into the next canning season. Don't be without the canning supplies you need for next year! Do this NOW!