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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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8 Ways to Use and Preserve Rhubarb

By Annie

Use and preserve Rhubarb by making ice cream

Looking for ways to use and preserve Rhubarb? I've got delicious recipes for you! Spring on a northern homestead, what a wonderful time of year! In many gardens, the first small harvests begin to happen. Along with Asparagus and Jerusalem Artichokes, another early plant in our gardens is Rhubarb, which we usually start picking in June. And Rhubarb is a beautiful plant too, so you can easily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Canning, Grow Your Own Fruit, Grow Your Own Vegetables

How to Use a Pressure Canner

By Annie

a pressure canner sits on a stove

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...]

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Canning Inventory Checklist – A Free Printable

By Annie

Checklist to keep track of quantity of canned goods in the food storage.

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...]

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Quick Pickled Pearl Onions Recipe for Canning or Fridge

By Annie

a small bowl of pickled onions and a jar of onions sit on the counter

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. Why You'll Love this Pickled Onions Recipe Here's a quick and easy pickling recipe. Water bath canning is a great way to learn how to can and these quick pickled … [Read more...]

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4 Ways to Preserve and Store Food

By Annie

Whether you grow your own vegetables or take advantage of farmers markets, you need a way to preserve and store that food for several months. Here's 4 ways to preserve and store food. Stocking up in September & October when the harvest is plentiful is a great way to do it. Prices are lower and there are a lot of choice veggies available. Below, I've linked up some of our best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Canning, Dehydrating Vegetables and Fruit, Food

Preserving Food: Freezing, Canning, and Pickling Food

By Annie

Want to be able to stock up food for emergencies? Have a garden and want to know what to do when you have a surplus harvest? Or maybe you just want to know how to stretch your food and reduce food waste. Either way, preserving food could be the solution you’re looking for. Check out this post for some great tips on home food preservation. Preserving Food: What You Need to Know About … [Read more...]

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Easy Pickled Brussels Sprouts Recipe (Water Bath Canning)

By Annie

a open jar of pickled brussel sprouts on a counter

Ever tried Pickled Brussels Sprouts? If you're looking for an interesting and delicious twist on traditional pickles, try this Pickled Brussels Sprouts recipe. I've included canning instructions too. Maybe you grow Brussels Sprouts in your garden. Or, perhaps you found a fantastic sale at the grocery store. Maybe you picked up a large bag of Brussels Sprouts at the local farm market this … [Read more...]

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How to Make Sauerkraut

By Annie

Homemade Sauerkraut in a jar

Once you learn how to make Sauerkraut, it will be easy to can up a few jars every year. Since cabbage grows so easily (and big!) here in the Cariboo, we often end up with heads over 10 pounds. What to do with all that cabbage?That's easy - we make Sauerkraut. We love having jars of home canned kraut on hand for a quick meal in the winter. Here's how to make Sauerkraut (and how to can it too) … [Read more...]

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