This small batch jalapeno jelly is perfect as a last-minute appetizer or for gift giving. It’s sweet and tangy, with just a little spice!
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I’m lucky. I learned to embrace home cooking at the hands of an excellent cook – my mom. Not everyone has that kind of knowledge to fall back on, though.
If you’re aiming to live a more self-reliant lifestyle, my vote for the number one place to start is the kitchen.
Instead of counting on Campbell’s, learn to make your own soup. Instead of falling back on prepackaged spreads, learn to make your own.
Delicious Pumpkin Custard Cups
This pumpkin custard recipe is a perfect holiday dessert, but serve it up whenever you’re dreaming of pumpkin spice season!
Easy Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe
Preserve the flavor of summertime berries in a jar! This homemade strawberry jam recipe is easy for beginners, sweetened with honey, and delicious!
Got 60 Seconds? Homemade Mayonnaise is Easier Than You Think
Save a bundle and make your own homemade mayonnaise recipe! It’s a great knock-off of your favorite store brand. (With less packaging and no GMOs!)
Streusel Topped Pumpkin Apple Muffins
These pumpkin apple muffins pack a little something extra with a streusel topping. Serve them for breakfast or take them along for a snack.
Canning Dried Beans: Planning Ahead for Fast and Easy Meals
Canning dried beans at home makes them ready to use for fast weeknight dinners. It’s a budget-friendly way to stock the pantry!
Guide to Mason Canning Jars: Sizes and Uses
Home canners have an assortment of canning jar sizes to choose from. Here’s what you need to know for a smart and safe pantry.
Canning Nectarines in Light 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 pantry.
Radish Greens Pesto: How to Use these Edible Leaves
This pesto is a fabulous way to use radish greens from the garden. Serve it over pasta, spread it on crackers, or slather it in mozzarella grilled cheese sandwiches.
Aloha! I’m Kris Bordessa, author and certified Master Food Preserver, hobby farmer, gardener, chicken wrangler, and eternal experimenter.
I’m thrilled that my book, Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living (National Geographic Books) was awarded the best how-to book of 2020 by the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Here at Attainable Sustainable, I aim to encourage readers — that’s you! — to embrace a more self-reliant lifestyle, one small step at a time.
Limited on space? Don’t let that keep you from growing some of your own food! In my 5-Gallon Garden course, I’ll show you how to grow food in the space you have! Learn more about it here.
