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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.

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.

Step by Step, How to Make Passion Fruit Juice aka Liliko‘i Nectar

passion fruit juice in two glasses with mint

Looking for an easy way to make passion fruit juice? After years of trying different methods, this is what works best for me.

Sweet and Savory Pineapple Jalapeño Jam Recipe

3 jars of pineapple jalapeno jam from above

This pineapple jalapeño jam recipe with jalapeños is sweet and savory. Serve this jam as a topping for fish or chicken, or paired with cream cheese on crackers.

Easy Pickled Green Beans for the Pantry

These pickled green beans are a great way to preserve a summer harvest for the winter pantry. They’re crisp, delicious, and perfect for snacking (or Bloody Marys).