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Dried Strawberries Pack a Flavorful Punch
Dried strawberries capture the sweet and wonderful flavor so you can enjoy them for months (and months). Here’s how to make them at home (hint: it’s easy!)
Smoky Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe for Homemade Flavor
This homemade hot sauce is a cinch to make. This smoky hot sauce recipe a great replacement for store bought hot sauce!
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Watering Vegetables: How to Get the Most of that Moisture
Watering vegetables is one chore that you’ll need to tackle during hot summer months. Here’s how to water — and how not to water — your veggies.
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How to Make Homemade Rooting Hormone with Willow
Homemade rooting hormone made from willow is free and easy to make. Use this natural willow water for rooting cuttings or for easing transplant stress.
Easy Pumpkin Banana Muffins for Snacking or Lunch
These delicious easy to make pumpkin banana muffins are a great grab-n-go breakfast, perfect for celebrating Fall and pumpkin spice season in a healthy way!
Try This Old Fashioned Persimmon Cookie Recipe
This persimmon cookie recipe is an old family recipe. The cookies are a bit cake-like. Make them in the fall with fresh persimmons, or store pulp in the freezer.
Try this Vintage Apple Tansey Recipe Dating to the 1700s
Made with apples, eggs, and a bit of cream, this historic apple tansey dessert dates to the 1700s, but it deserves a place at your modern day dessert table.
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20+ Tips for Serving Healthy Food (on a Budget)
Eating healthy (on a budget!) takes a little bit of thought and some planning, but you can feed your family good food with some of these tips.
How to Freeze Carrots for Cooking and Baking
When you have an abundance of carrots, you can preserve some for the off-season. Use this easy method to freeze carrots for baking or adding to soup.
Try this Easy Hummus Recipe for an Inexpensive, High Protein Snack
This easy hummus recipe is fabulous served with a bit of feta cheese and kalamata olives. It’s a great appetizer or light lunch.
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Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers for Happy Snackers
This cracker recipe is easy to make at home and replicates those famous-brand cheese crackers that people love. Here’s how to make homemade cheese crackers that will make your snackers…
Improve Taco Night with these Family Favorite Homemade Refried Beans
This family favorite refried beans recipe is excellent, and way less expensive than the canned version. Serve them with your favorite Mexican dinner.
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Black Cherry Preserves with Thyme and Honey
Savor summertime flavor with these black cherry preserves. Stock your pantry during cherry season and you’ll enjoy them all winter long.
How to Make Delicious Toasted Walnuts In Just Ten Minutes
Toasted walnuts are more flavorful and crunchier than raw nuts. Here’s how to ramp up walnuts on the stove top or with an oven. Easy, peasy!
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How to Save Heirloom Seeds for Next Year’s Garden
Seed saving is something gardeners have been doing forever. It’s a great way to maintain a continuous supply of heirloom or open-pollinated seeds. Instead of depending on the nursery or…
Get Off the Shelf
Learn how to make your favorite condiments, toppings and snacks. Save money and eliminate wasteful packaging by making your own at home.
IN SEASON
Canning season has arrived! Dive in and make some jelly or preserve your favorite fruits.
Home Preservation: Canning Equipment and How to Get Started
While home food preservation is not difficult, there are some things to know. Get started with an understanding of the necessary canning equipment. From canning jars and lids to water…
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Blueberry Ginger Spiced Nectarines in Light Honey Syrup
Canning nectarines preserves the flavor of this summertime stone fruit. These canned nectarines feature fresh ginger and blueberries for a flavorful pop of summertime that you’ll appreciate having in your…
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Canning Jams, Jellies, and Other Preserves (And 100+ Recipes to Get You Started!)
What’s the difference between jam and jelly? And while we’re at it, what about preserves and chutneys? Here’s what you need to know, PLUS a bunch of recipes for making…
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