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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.

Pumpkin Recipes: Not Just for Dessert Anymore!

From savory soups to sweet treats for pumpkin spice season, these pumpkin recipes are the perfect addition to fall menus.

Got 60 Seconds? Homemade Mayonnaise is Easier Than You Think

homemade mayonnaise in a white dish, with a brown egg and a stick blender

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!)

Spice it Up with this Fermented Hot Pepper Relish

white tray with green hot pepper relish, glass jar with more behind

This hot pepper relish is the perfect way to preserve the spicy goodness of just about any kind of pepper — mild or fiery.

Passion Fruit Cake Recipe for a Taste of the Tropics

LOAF OF passion fruit cake on a green rectangular plate with a half lilikoi and purple flower in the background

Liliko‘i is arguably the epitome of tropical flavor. This passion fruit cake is splendid alone or with fresh fruit & whipped cream.

Step-By-Step Guide to Canning Jams and Jellies

Canning jam and jelly at home is one of the easiest ways to get started with home canning, and it adds abundant flavor to the pantry!

Try this Easy Fermented Banana Pepper Recipe

fermented banana peppers in a glass jar, hot sauce in a glass jar

Ferment hot banana peppers and then follow this hot sauce recipe to make a DIY condiment to spice up all of your meals.

How to Make Tepache from Pineapple Skins

bubbles and pineapple pieces visible in a glass fermentation jar

Tepache is a breeze to make at home and it’s a delicious and refreshing beverage. Plus? It uses the part of the pineapple that most people throw away!

Fermented Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Ginger

glass jar from above filled with shredded fermented purple sweet potatoes

Have you ever thought about fermenting sweet potatoes as a way to preserve them? Use this ferment as an addition to a potato salad or to top a burger.

Make This {Healthier} Green Onion Dip Recipe for Your Next Gathering

green onion dip recipe in a blue bowl, garnished with green onions

Made from fresh ingredients, this green onion dip recipe is a healthier stand in than store-bought flavor packets. Mix up a batch and serve it with fresh veggies or your favorite chip for your next Superbowl party or holiday appetizer buffet.