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How To Can Pears
by Jennifer
Fall is the time of year for putting food up for the winter. Food preservation has fallen by the wayside over the past few decades as the convenience of grocery stores and the availability of canned foods have... published 2 months ago
Easy Fruit Butter Recipes -- Fat Free & Sugar Free
by Maddie Ruud
Fat-free recipes for apple butter, prune butter, pear butter, & banana butter. Spread on toast or muffins, or use them as a smart, fat-free substitute for butter in baking! published 11 months ago
Three Ways To Preserve Food
by Jennifer
Just a century or two ago, a family would not have survived the winter without going to great lengths to preserve the summer and fall harvest. Preserving food was necessary to everyone's survival. In this... published 2 months ago
Home Canning: How To Preserve The Harvest
by Marye Audet
A collection of heirloom tomatoes from the garden is a treat whether fresh or canned.It is autumn. The light is changing, the days are shorter and there is a chill in the air in some areas. Birds and wildlife... published 14 months ago
Tickled By A Wickle
by marisuewrites
I love pickles. Years ago we planted cucumbers and I tried my hand at pickling. Well, it was less than successful, but not due to lack of effort. Freezer pickles turned out to be easier, but not necessarily... published 7 months ago
How To Make Wild Crab Apple Jelly
by flread45
As I live in the North West United States,I noticed there is an abundance of Wild Crab Apple Trees or Bushs as some call them. As the economy is in bad shape,there is a lot of canning going on in the rural... published 3 months ago
Living off the Land
by G@D
When I was a child I read a book about surviving and supporting yourself off 5 acres of land. Since, my father was farming 200 acres and never had any money ... I didn't get it, but we never went Hungary. ... published 8 months ago
Save money off your food budget; Start Canning!
by Zsuzsy Bee
Before refrigerators and freezers became an everyday household item, it was a way of life to CAN foods at the height of their season. As we're getting more aware of the chemical infestations and of the many... published 12 months ago
Free or Inexpensive Ways to Find Canning Jars
by Jennifer
With canning season upon us I am almost always in need of more canning jars. To run out to the store though and pay retail for a dozen jars is not cost efficient when my goal is to save money by canning my own... published 3 months ago
I Believe in Homemade Gifts
by Moonmaiden
Granted, sometimes I feel like the only one who does. Not all of my gifts are met with enthusiasm. Many people would rather just get a gift certificate or a DVD player or a cheese and wine basket. They will... published 2 years ago












