I have a sweet summer crush this savory lycopene rich juicy red fruit. So much so, that each year I plant roughly 75 tomato plants and can at least 5 dozen jars of tomatoes. Its actually my favorite thing to can and my favorite thing to cook with. Here are 10 of my all time favorite easy ways to can up the tomato!. Disclaimer…..
DI Y Fruit Butters
Today I am thrilled to have my sweet and amazing friend Kathy from Homespun Seasonal Living write a deliciously fruity guest post on the blog!. Kathie is featuring a remarkable summer E-course starting June 22nd, which includes jams, jellies, dehydrating and much more. This is a fantastic opportunity for homesteaders to gain some important how-to knowledge….
Homesteading. Is the juice worth the squeeze?
Did I lock up the chickens? I really hope that cow doesn’t calve before morning.. What if the wolves get to the calf before I do? I should have locked momma in the barn for the night. Did I turn off the hose? If I flood the pasture one more time, its going to be…
Canning Stewed Tomatoes
Stewed tomatoes are by far the most versatile and most used item in my pantry. From spaghetti, to Mostaccioli or soup, stewed tomatoes are easy to grab and make a healthy delish meal for my family.
Having fun with the Homesteader Hub
Together Erin and her husband from Blue Yurt Farms have come up with a BRILLIANT idea! A online homesteading community. For you, for me, for our neighbors, your neighbors, even great Uncle Joe.. all of us! A website for all to gather online and share knowledge, barter, ask questions and connect with other homesteaders in your…
15 minute Strawberry Jam
Yippee… Its strawberry season here in the Pacific Northwest!. While my strawberry patch isn’t quite big enough to put up enough jam for the winter, it is big enough to stuff your face while pulling weeds. Each year the kids and I load up and go strawberry picking at the local “pick your own” farm.
Canning Enchiladas Verde Sauce * Green Tomatoes
Like every year, the frost came before the tomatoes were done ripening, leaving me with a garage full of green tomatoes. So what’s a homestead to do with nearly 100 pounds of green tomatoes? Enchiladas Verde! This recipe is quite simple, eliminating the most of the prep work that comes with canning tomatoes. Due to…
