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Welcome, I pray that the canning information here will be encouraging to you.

A simple life is the life for me. How about you?

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What's Happening

The holidays are over and we are well into the cold and flu season here.

So far my family has avoided any colds this season! I honestly believe that our lifestyle of eating homegrown foods as much as possible has a lot to do with it.

Now watch what happens.... since I've proclaimed this to a couple of hundred people reading this newsletter.... the kid's will get sick. But even when we do fall ill we seem to recover quickly. My kids have not been to the doctor in years!

As soon as anyone gets the least bit sniffly, I break out the chicken broth and push hand washing. REALLY push hand washing!

Did you save your turkey carcass? I did. It is in my freezer ready for a day of making turkey broth. If you are planning on doing this you can use the same recipe as chicken broth. Very easy and very healthy.

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In This Issue

What's Happening - No colds here! :0)
Simple Recipe of the Month - Healthy Rice Side Dish
Your Questions -
Sharon Recommends -
Tips - Chicken broth-5 ways to fight that nasty cold and flu season.
It's here! Simple Steps Canning Guide
Site Updates

Simple Recipe of the Month

Here is one great way to use chicken (or turkey) broth.
Rice and Carrot Side Dish

1 quart chicken broth
2 cups rice
2 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
2 cups sliced carrots (uncooked, not canned)
1/2 - 1 cup grated cheddar cheese ( I prefer sharp cheese)

Bring chicken broth to a boil
Add rice, salt and sliced carrots.
Simmer for 15 minutes. Or until water has been absorbed.
Give it a quick stir to mix the carrots into the rice. Add cheese on top and place the lid back on until the cheese melts. Serve.

Easy and healthy.

Question

I had a question this month that I have no experience with. Maybe one of you can help out.

Induction Top Stove.

Sharon Recommends

Here is a challenge I am taking for the month of January. Eat From the Pantry Challenge. Looks like a great idea!

It's Here!

Simple Steps is ready to go. Sign up form is now live.

What you will learn:

The Basics - so what is it that processing actually does?
Choosing your food and methods- Which method should you use, and more importantly which ones to NOT use
Water Bath and Pressure Canners.
Other Equipment - What else do you need? Hand tools, Specialty tools. What is essential and what is just plain handy.
The Day – Tips to make your day go smoothly. Preparation is the key to stress-free success.
When the job is done. The things you need to know after your day is done. How to check your seals, store your jars and equipment. What to do if you have jars that don't turn out quite right.

Tips

Chicken Broth ~ 5 ways to help prevent a cold or flu.... and it works! Providing you are using "real" chicken broth.

Substitute chicken broth for water when you make rice for any meal. It adds a rich flavor and nutrition.
Pour chicken broth over a pork roast in the crock pot. Boil it 10 minutes before adding it to your slow cooker. Thicken the broth with flour or cornstarch just before you eat to make a great gravy!
Use chicken broth with ramen noodles for lunch. Boil 10 minutes before adding the ramen. Add some meat and a side veggie and you are good to go. My kids LOVE ramen noodles.
Use real chicken broth as a soup base. Add whatever veggies and meat you like. Stir in some noodles and you have a healthy version of the store bought stuff.
When making broth boil it down longer to make a strong broth and then freeze in ice cube trays. Use whenever you need just small amount.

Remember to boil your broth for at least 10 minutes before you eat it. This is an added safety precaution recommended by the USDA.

Until next time ~ Sharon

Site Updates

Simple Steps - Online e-course.

This course will guide you through the essential knowledge you need to understand and succeed.

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Community-Supported Agriculture

Community-Supported Agriculture, Farmers markets, local food sources are a great alternative to home gardens.

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Transporting Home Preserved Food

Thank you for this site! Very informative. I haven't canned anything for years & years (not since

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All American Canner what size should I get?

I am new to pressure canning and before I invest in a canner I am trying to decide on the right size. I am pretty sure I would like to purchase an

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Beets

Beets are one of MY favorite vegetables. I remember when I was a kid thinking that beets tasted like dirt. What was I thinking?

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Spaghetti Sauce with Meat

Recipe for Spaghetti Sauce with Meat, keep the convenience of store bought sauce, beat the flavor and nutrition.

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Spaghetti Sauce with no meat

Recipe for Spaghetti Sauce without Meat. This recipe and instructions on how to home can an Italian style meatless sauce

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Pickled Carrots and a Metal Residue

I was making a batch of pickled carrots and kept the jars in the water bath to keep them hot. After I processed them I found that the outside of the

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Cranberry Chutney - air bubbles after processed

I processed a batch of cranberry chutney and ran something plastic around the end. After it cooled every jar had bubbles. Should I be concerned?

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Prepared Buffalo Wing Sauce

Is it possible to can a prepared buffalo hot wing sauce. I developed my own combination of Franks red hot sauce, butter, vinegar and dry ranch

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Induction Top Stove Tops

Hi there, I was wondering if you or anyone out there has ever canned using the water bath method on an induction cook top? It's supposed to help in

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Pickled Jalapeno Peppers, one jar recipe?

I was looking for a recipe for pickled jalapeno peppers but was unable to find one for a one jar recipe. I have a 12oz jar I will be using to try my

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