When canning homegrown produce, choose the best quality ingredients. Here’s why your go-to brand might not be the best vinegar for pickling and canning.
Your Guide to Vinegar: The Best for Pickling, the Sneaky Labels, and How Long it Lasts
Less Bitter than Marmalade Tangerine Jam with Ginger and Vanilla
A twist on the usual, this tangerine marmalade recipe is less bitter than standard marmalade. You might even call it tangerine jam.
Homemade Simple Syrup from Fresh Tangerines or Oranges
Learn how to make simple syrup & you’ll always have homemade simple syrup on hand. Add it to sparkling water, use it to sweeten granola, or make a marinade.
Chow Chow Recipe: Green Tomato Relish for the Pantry
This green tomato chow chow relish is excellent as a condiment for meats, on hamburgers, and even as an appetizer with crackers.
Food Preservation: A Day of Home Canning
Food preservation is a great way to stock the pantry. This is what a (half) day of canning looked like here. Does this make it feel more doable to you, or more daunting?
Bulk Food Storage: How to Buy (and Store) Natural Foods
These staples are the basis of inexpensive meals and excellent for emergency stores. Learn how to buy and store dried beans, legumes, and whole grains.
How to Make Chicken Broth at Home to Save Money and Eat Well
This low sodium chicken broth recipe is an excellent way to get the most out of a roasted chicken. Plus, it’s good for you!
Vanilla Extract Recipe: Make it at Home and Save a Bundle
This simple vanilla extract recipe is a matter is EASY. Combine two ingredients & let sit. It’s a great frugal tactic to make your own vanilla at home!
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