Once you learn how to use a pressure canner, you'll be amazed at the kinds of meals you can set aside in your food pantry. Learning how to use a pressure canner can be a nerve wracking experience. But, once you get used to it, you will become much more comfortable with using your canner. I've been using a pressure canner for years. And yes, I was really nervous when I was learning. And that's … [Read more...]
Grow Enough Food for a Year
Ever wondered how to grow enough food for a year? We've got you covered! Every year we grow enough food here for us to eat all year round. Even though we have a short growing season, we pack a lot into those few months. If you live in a more moderate climate than us, you can easily plant TWO gardens a year, instead of one. So, whether you live in a northern climate or a more moderate … [Read more...]
How to Find Free Firewood for Your Wood Stove
Finding free firewood can save thousands of dollars every year! Filling the woodroom - it's one of our Top 5 "W" chores every spring. And we have been hard at it for the last several weeks. And we love heading out to the bush where we'll find free firewood! Once winter temperatures hit -20C, we turn on two basement baseboard heaters, just so water lines … [Read more...]
How to Grow Haskap Berries (Honeyberries)
Plant and grow Haskap Berries - the earliest bearing berries of the season. Haskap berries are becoming a more well known berry to grow in the family garden. This fruiting shrub is quite perfect for northern gardens. I wanted to share some tips to help you grow the best haskap berries possible. Haskap berries are becoming more popular to grow in the United States and all over North America, … [Read more...]
Bear Meat and Making Lard
Graham enjoys hunting and tries to get out into the woods several times a year. Since we live in the woods, he doesn't have far to travel. Bear season in the Cariboo is April and May and then again from September to November. The season for deer is from September to November. And there is a lot of wildlife here. Each Fall, we have many hunters come to our Valley … [Read more...]
Canning Inventory Checklist – A Free Printable
I had to go down to the cold room yesterday to put away a few more filled canning jars. And I realized it is a mess down there! I really needed some kind of printable canning inventory checklist to keep track of our food storage. I needed a canning list that I can keep in the kitchen and just make a new note every time we can some more food for the pantry. Free … [Read more...]
Quick Pickled Pearl Onions Recipe for Canning or Fridge
These easy and flavorful Pickled Pearl Onions are the perfect recipe for anybody who's new to canning. With just a couple of simple ingredients, you can have your own pickled onions to use in drinks, condiment trays, or cooking. Here's a quick and easy pickling recipe. Water bath canning is a great way to learn how to can and these quick pickled pearl onions just need a short processing … [Read more...]
Fireball Whiskey Recipes – Food and Drink
Fireball is a tasty type of cinnamon whisky that is made with natural cinnamon and can be included in multiple different foods and recipes. You can find recipes using Fireball Whiskey that include everything from drinks to pies and cakes. Typically, you can find some of the best Fireball Whiskey recipes in dessert dishes that we serve during the holidays. It adds a warm and delicious … [Read more...]
The Fastest Way to Ripen Tomatoes Indoors
Wondering what's the fastest way to ripen tomatoes indoors? Here's how to ripen tomatoes faster! So many of us grow tomatoes. Whether we have tomatoes planted in our garden, greenhouse, or in pots on the deck, gardeners just love growing tomatoes! But what can we do for our tomatoes when a sudden frost is expected or the nights suddenly become a lot cooler? Tomatoes are heat lovers … [Read more...]
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