If the Trucks Stop Coming Now days many people are buying and selling their produce, eggs and even meat locally. However, not enough so that our country’s economy could withstand a total breakdown of the shipping process. A large amount of what we eat as well as other products are trucked in. The infographic below …
MIY Dehydrated Garlic Nothing beats fresh minced garlic except when you’re in a hurry! My family does love its garlic, but I don’t always have time to run outside and pull a bulb from the garden, clean it up, peel and mince it when I need it. And as I said my family loves garlic …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Hard Cider Yes, you can indeed make your own tasty hard cider that is not only easy to make but puts the store-bought version to shame! Once you try it, I am told you will never be satisfied with the commercially brewed version again. It is touted to …
Herb Infused Honey Honey is one food that doesn’t spoil. So, it is an awesome storage item. Using it other than as a sweetener in baking and cooking is also an option! Here is one way to make yours unique and different! Makes 2 to 4 cups… 2 cups of honey (clover is good, has …
Why & How to MIY Medicinal Pickled Garlic Garlic is well known for its incredible flavor when infused in your food and for its extraordinary healing powers and an antibiotic. It also does wonders for flus and colds. This makes it a very popular herb root to have on hand. One method of keeping viable and …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. What Foods to Plant in Your Container Garden Not everyone is fortunate enough to have space for a full fledged, full size garden. Some rent and aren’t able to dig up the property. Fortunately most of us do have a bit of space here and there where we can …
Dandelion Root Benefits + Tea Recipe I am constantly amazed by the dandelion’s creative edible uses! It grows wild everywhere and for years we have fought to rid our lawns and gardens of it. I no longer fight the dandelion I embrace it as another of mother nature’s gifts. It is versatile and completely edible and grows …
Grow Meyer Lemons from Seed Meyer lemons are not your everyday lemon. They are more of a cross between an orange and a lemon. You can’t just go to your local nursery or garden center and purchase a package of seed for these trees! But you can grow them from harvested seeds found in your …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Intensive Gardening ** WHAT ARE YOU TRYING NEW IN THE GARDEN THIS YEAR? ** Growing vegetables is very much a learning process, for you, and of course for me, also. There are always obstacles to overcome, like this very wet Spring. It’s best to try different methods, especially if …
60 Amazing Food and Kitchen Tips Ever wonder why your gravy is never as thick and rich as your mothers? Or why grandma’s peach pie always is better than anyone else’s including your own even when you’re using her recipe? I don’t think there is anything wrong with your recipe, I think it’s old tricks …
