November 10, 2010
What's New?
Busy canning season is just about over for me. I can't ever say I am done canning because it seems to be a year round activity for us. But... my garden is officially over.
I've pulled all the tomatoes and harvested veggie seeds for our garden next year. I even made fried green tomatoes this year. I've been wanting to try it and we found it pretty good.
I am almost done canning our applesauce and made apple jelly too this year. Each year we get our apples from Red Mountain Ranches.. Very nice people and they always get seconds in just for me.I highly recommend establishing a friendly relationship with the orchards and pick your own farms in your area. They are usually very nice folks!
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I tried a new product this month and posted a review for you. It actually has been around for years and years. I just had not heard of it. Reuseable canning lids.What a great idea! Check out my review..... Reuseable Canning Lids
It has arrived!
Last week I sent out an e-mail regarding my new e-book. In case you missed it.... Elk and Venison Recipes - From the Field to the Table. Includes 21 of our recipes using home canned wild meat.Canning Tip
If you are like me you have to get pretty creative to find places to store your harvest.
I have what most would consider to be a good sized pantry.... but it's still not big enough.
We stash our jars all over the place.
Here is my youngest man sorting jars and storing them in a kitchen cupboard.
For more ideas check out Canning Jar Storage.
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All American Pressure Canners
I received one of these as a birthday gift.... we recently started raising our own meat and I wanted to can meat and make my own stock, despite what my
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Budget Cooking, tips for frugal cooks who want to save on groceries.
Budget cooking and home canning go hand in hand.If you are the type of person who is interested in home canning I'm guessing that you are also like most families and you are cooking on a budget.
Dehydrating Foods - Zucchini
Dehydrating Foods, How to dry zucchini, both chips and diced.
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Dehydrating Food - How to Dry Vegetables, Peppers, Tomatoes and more.
Dehydrating Food - How to Dry Vegetables, Peppers, Tomatoes and more.
Dehydrating Tomatoes in a food dehydrator
Dehydrating Tomatoes, How to dry tomatoes in a food dehydrator.
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Dehydrating Vegetables - Green Beans
Dehydrating Vegetables, how to dry green beans and other foods, step by step directions
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Canning Carrots, Step by step instructions using a pressure canner. A great way to store carrots growing in your garden.
Canning carrots, growing carrots, home canned carrots.