Amish canning

When it comes to this food $5 can take you a long way. Here’s how to make and preserve it long-term just like the Amish, who’ve been living off the grid for generations:

With canning season upon us, I thought I’d do a quick round-up of all of my canning recipes over the years. That way, you can browse everything in one place, and plan out your 2016 can-a-palooza {totally a thing}. First, let’s start with canning basics. If this is your first year canning, don’t be overwhelmed. Read More >>

A few years ago my husband and I had a sauerkraut competition. I made some my way, in an old fashioned crock and he made some his way by putting it in a jar and processing it. We ended up with ol…

Looking for unique canning recipes to try? These 11 Amish recipes are sure to impress your guests and add a delicious twist to your pantry.

This Amish Peanut Butter {Church Spread} recipe is a staple in Amish kitchens. It's easy to make and delicious on fresh baked bread and many other things.

When it comes to living without electricity, the Amish have a long-lasting tradition. These traditional Amish recipes are the beginning of your canning journey:

The Amish are famous for a few things: they live without modern technology, care about nature, and cook fantastic food. They lead a basic life and want to take care of themselves as much as possible because of their strong faith in God.

When it comes to living without electricity, the Amish have a long-lasting tradition. These traditional Amish recipes are the beginning of your canning journey:

This Amish pumpkin butter recipe is quite simple to make but the tastiest recipe for fall. You'll love it.

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