If you have your own fruit trees or partake in loss leader deals at the store, you may find yourself with lots of extra fruit on hand during the summer. Rather than letting your overripe fruit go into the compost pile, why not take advantage of the sweetness of fruit at this stage and learn how to make fruit leather? It's nature's candy! So you've made your strawberry jam, ...
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5 Delicious and Easy Ways to Use Dehydrated Pinto Beans
One of the best things about beans is that it is a completely perfect food to convert into convenience food! Don't believe me? Well, why not dehydrate some beans and use these easy dinner ideas for pinto beans so you can have home-cooked convenience foods on your shelf that are both healthy and quick! First of all, I want to tell you that if you are looking for super ...
How to Make Dehydrated Beans for Convenience Food
As homesteaders, we are constantly busy, aren't we? There is so much to do on our properties that needs attention, and all of it seems to be RIGHT NOW. Despite the fact that we have plenty of food at our fingertips from growing food in our gardens, chicken coops, and perhaps even our livestock, the one thing our homesteads can't really give us back is time. Let me show you how ...
How to Can Pinto Beans {and other dried beans}
Pinto beans, and really, beans of all kinds are a nutritious, inexpensive way to get protein into our bodies. They are so versatile -- great in burritos, chili, soups, salads, and other recipes. Still, paying $1 per 15 oz can is so much more expensive than canning them yourself. Here's my safe instructions on how to can pinto beans in a pressure canner. Pressure canning ...
How to Make Your Own Homemade Chili Seasoning and Other Homemade Mixes
One of the best ways that I have found to save money is to make more from scratch. Being busy and on the go all the time makes it really tempting to let others prepare our food. In the end, though, it's best to make our own seasonings. I'll show you how to make your own homemade chili seasoning that will go beautifully with dehydrated, canned, or in the chili recipe ...
How to Make a Knockoff Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea Recipe
It's the time of year when cold and flu are prevalent, and we look for a good cup of hot tea that will help us get well and stay well. This knockoff Starbucks medicine ball recipe is one that's been around our household since my daughter first made it. My daughter Abi has always been a whiz in the kitchen. She has very specific tastes, and often, those tastes are much more ...
How to Bake a Perfect Holiday Dinner Ham
Holidays can be so stressful, especially now that we are doing most of our own cooking due to stay-at-home orders. This recipe will make your holiday ham dinner shine more brightly, and with less time! My family loves ham, and after all the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers in November, we are all ready for ham at Christmas! What Makes a Great Ham Dinner? Actually, ...
Easy Gravy Recipe: How to Make it Perfect Every Time
Gravy is one of the most fabulous foods, but it can be tricky to master. This easy gravy recipe uses my homemade white sauce mix, which is super versatile, and can be adjusted easily for any flavor, any meal. My homemade white sauce is the perfect texture and thickness to make the most wonderful, decadent gravies that goes well over pork chops, veggies, or just plain ...
How to Make Homemade White Wheat Rolls
The aroma of fresh baking bread emanating from a warm oven—especially in fall or winter—has the ability to work magical peace into the heart of all who experience it, and plant eager anticipation for what is soon to come squarely in our minds. This recipe is no exception, and this bread is perfect served aside your turkey and sides on Thanksgiving. These Homemade Rolls Can ...
How to Make Chicken Layer Feed {16%}
If you are concerned about what is in the chicken feed you are buying, but can't afford to feed them non-GMO, this homemade chicken layer feed could be the answer to your prayers. It's easy to make and at 16% protein, won't detract from the nutrition they need to continue laying. I've had my girls, Lucy and Ethel, since 2012. I was so ecstatic to get them and, if I say ...