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How to Make Strawberry Wine

By Annie

Homemade strawberry wine in glasses

Learn how to make strawberry wine using fresh strawberries from the garden or frozen strawberries will work as well. Strawberries are one of our favourite fruits that we grow here in our garden. If you've got lots of strawberry plants, here is a strawberry wine recipe for you to try! Just a couple of ingredients are needed to make this easy version of Strawberry wine. This home made fruit … [Read more...]

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How to Store Fresh Eggs

By Annie

Fresh eggs in a basket for storing

Here's how to store fresh eggs so they last! Do you have chickens in your own backyard or you are lucky enough to have a friend that likes to share their overabundance of farm-fresh eggs? Then, you will need to know how to store them properly to get the most from your eggs. Storing them can range from leaving on the counter for a few days to keeping them more long-term through common food … [Read more...]

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Canning Supplies for Preserving Food

By Annie

Canner and jars on counter

Canning supplies are a necessary part of preserving food - here's what canning equipment you need to get started! This food preservation/canning essentials equipment guide is designed to save you money. Straight up, pure and simple. After all, if you've been reading my blog for any time now, you know how much I love to save money! Preserving food through canning, pickling, and … [Read more...]

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Apple Walnut Muffins with Streusel

By Annie

Apple Walnut Muffins in a basket

Perfect for Fall, these Apple Walnut muffins are a yummy treat or great for a quick breakfast. Looking for a treat guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth? This super easy recipe for apple walnut muffins has you covered. These healthy muffins can be made with walnuts or pecans, your choice. Make a batch on the weekend and have some on hand for a fast breakfast that's healthy and filling. Or, … [Read more...]

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Best Books for Homesteaders

By Annie

A country farm field

Read on for our best books for homesteaders! Perfect for those new to country life or for gifts! No matter how self-sufficient you may be, there will come a time when you need to read about and learn from the experiences of others. That's where books come in. While nothing replaces hands-on experience, learning from the successes and failures of others can help you avoid some pitfalls, speed … [Read more...]

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Planning A Vegetable Garden

By Annie

grow your own food

Planning a vegetable garden? Take into account what your family likes to eat - read on for our best gardening tips. Winter and early Spring is the perfect time of year to finalize plans for the gardens. Planning a vegetable garden is an important part of being able to ensure having enough food in the cold room for the winter. This planning is just one of the things I love about … [Read more...]

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Canada Thistle Control – Organic Weed Killer Recipe

By Annie

Canada Thistle control mean cutting blooming thistles down at the base.

Learn about Canada Thistle control so you can get rid of this weed without chemicals. If you live on country acreage, you may be familiar with Canada thistle, an invasive weed that grows in many parts of Canada and the US. We've been successful in controlling it over time, due to the natural dislike I have for the plant and therefore, my willingness to work my plan to get rid of Canada thistle … [Read more...]

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Meyer Lemon Bundt Cake

By Annie

Meyer Lemon Bundt cake on a white plate

This Meyer Lemon Bundt cake never lasts long at our house - family and friends love a slice of this with a hot coffee! This is one of the best Meyer lemon cake recipes I have ever made. So lemony and sweet, it makes a perfect afternoon treat or dessert after dinner. If you love the citrus flavor of lemon cakes, give this recipe a try! If you're after a yummy cookie recipe, try these Lemon … [Read more...]

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Dutch Oven No Knead Bread Recipe

By Annie

Warm Dutch Oven no knead bread with melted butter sitting on a white plate

Here's a no knead bread recipe you can make overnight - in the morning, just pop it in your Dutch oven and bake. If you love homemade bread as much as we do, here's a treat. Skip the kneading and try this no knead Dutch oven bread recipe instead - easier on you and it tastes delicious, especially warm out of the oven. Doesn't this look good?    Instead of buying an artisan … [Read more...]

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