Master the art of canning, fermenting, and preserving to enjoy homemade food all year long.
Turn leftover chicken bones into rich, flavorful homemade chicken stock with this simple stovetop recipe. Use it anywhere you’d normally use chicken stock or broth, from homemade soups to casseroles, gravies, and more.
These sweet refrigerator cucumber pickles are an old family recipe passed down from my grandma and still made by my aunt today. Small cucumbers slowly pickle in a sweet, tangy brine with mustard and pickling spices—no canning required.
Learn how to freeze carrots before they get soft or go to waste. Slice, dice, chop, or shred them now for easy meals all winter long.
Learn how to freeze peppers so you can enjoy your garden harvest long after the growing season ends. This easy tutorial shows you how to freeze bell peppers whole, sliced, or diced with no blanching required.
Learn how to make homemade apple cider vinegar from apple scraps with this simple, step-by-step fermentation method. Turn leftover peels and cores into a flavorful pantry staple while reducing waste on your homestead.
Learn how to freeze apples so they’re ready for pies, crisps, muffins, breads, and other favorite baked treats whenever you need them. This simple step-by-step method keeps apple slices fresh, prevents browning, and makes fall baking easier all year long.
Learn how to can beets with this simple pressure canning tutorial for beginners. This step-by-step guide shows you how to safely preserve plain garden beets so you can stock your pantry and enjoy them all year long.
This homemade strawberry applesauce recipe combines sweet apples and fresh strawberries into a delicious twist on traditional applesauce. Easy to can and perfect for the pantry, it’s a tasty way to preserve summer’s harvest.
Learn how to freeze strawberries so you can enjoy summer berries long after the season ends. This simple step-by-step method keeps whole strawberries easy to store, thaw, and use in your favorite recipes.
Wondering how to cut and freeze rhubarb from your garden? This simple guide walks you through harvesting, preparing, and freezing fresh rhubarb so you’ll have plenty on hand for pies, crisps, breads, and other favorite recipes.