How to safely can chicken at home “Chicken? Really? That sounds gross!” Hear me out… Home canned chicken is actually quite tasty! When you control the quality and the salt… [Continue Reading]
Dehydrating Meat “Essence”
Roast bird, albeit chicken, duck, turkey or quail; roast beast whether its beef, pork, venison, bear or lamb all have one thing in common – the pan drippings! An amazing… [Continue Reading]
Muffin Mix
The smell of muffins in the oven have the magic ability to “raise the dead” (or sleeping family members). This is a very versatile mix, ready when you are… Just… [Continue Reading]
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
Not only are these little nuggets and welcome by-product of pumpkin carving and pie making, they are also insanely good for you! Containing Iron, Magnesium and Zinc as well as… [Continue Reading]
Canning Pumpkin
Pumpkin is not solely for pies! This canned pumpkin is done in chunks so you have the choice to puree when opened, or use as is. Roasted pumpkin pieces are… [Continue Reading]
Canning Caramel (Dulce de Leche)
Shelf stable caramel sauce waiting for you to devour it with sliced apples, drizzle over ice cream, or brownies… Or warm brownies and ice cream… Heck, all you really need… [Continue Reading]
Instant Oatmeal
Instant oatmeal is quick, delicious and good for you compared to other “instant” choices for breakfast. We are all familiar with the store bought versions. Here is how to make… [Continue Reading]
Dehydrating Citrus Zest
Zest! The brightener of dishes, the flavor enhancer of the Gods, the “secret ingredient” in the best meals you have ever had… Fresh zest is delicious, however, for most of… [Continue Reading]
Mom’s Quick Scones
As a child I remember cold weekend mornings with the fog covering the ground and a long list of farm chores that needed to be accomplished before nightfall. My mom… [Continue Reading]
Homemade BBQ Sauce for Canning
Ever versatile and delightful. This BBQ sauce is canned while “young” so the flavor develops in the jar, not on the stove. I have used this BBQ sauce in all… [Continue Reading]