This blackberry jam recipe (aka bramble jam!) is made with less sugar than most home canned jams and it’s utterly delicious!
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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.
Sourdough English Muffins from Scratch
Sourdough English muffins are surprisingly easy to make and you will be amazed just how PRO they turn out – not to mention delicious!
Easy and Refreshing Jam Seltzer
Easiest summertime drink ever? MAYBE! These jam seltzer water refreshers can be made boozy or non-alcoholic. They’re delicious either way!
Watermelon Rind Relish Recipe
This watermelon rind relish recipe is a great way to use watermelon rinds for a knock-off old fashioned hamburger relish! A no-waste recipe for good food!
Watermelon Green Tea for a Summertime Cool Off
This easy drink recipe is perfectly refreshing for picnics and BBQs! Watermelon green tea is a fruity twist on a summertime favorite.
Mango Chutney Recipe: Add Tropical Flavor to Your Next Meal
Sweet, savory, and spicy, this mango chutney is great with fish and chicken, or inside your favorite sandwich. If you’ve got access to local mangoes, make some!
Strawberry Salsa: Savory & Sweet Summertime Goodness
With just a knife and a few minutes you can transform a handful of fresh ingredients into a delicious appetizer perfect for picnics or BBQs.
Healthy Broccoli Salad with Cranberries
If you love CRUNCH in your salads, you’ll love this broccoli salad with cranberries. It’s a delicious addition to your favorite meal.
Homemade Jello Cups Made from Fresh Fruit
Homemade jello cups are easy to make with ingredients you can feel great about. DIY your own wiggly, jiggly snack for less waste!
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.
