Summer berry picking is one of the most amazing parts of the season. It allows us to get outside, connect with nature, support our local food economy, and provides delicious seasonal food too. Berry picking can be done in a number of ways and none of them are better or worse than others. For the […]
Canning pickles at home is a fast, fun, and simple way to preserve the summer harvest for eating later. Pickling uses the simplest of ingredients in the most basic and safe canning process making it an ideal project for beginners and one with plenty of room for experimentation and inspiration for the experienced canner. Fast, […]
Make your holiday prep even easier with this make ahead frozen sweet potato side dish recipe. Freezing sweet potatoes that have already been mashed, seasoned, and coated with nuts make for an oh-so-simple and delicious bite later. Free Tracking Sheet Signup for the newsletter and get the free food preservation tracking sheet. Subscribe Thank you! […]
Building community is one of the best ways we can find security in an ever changing world. The idea of self-sufficiency is amazing – it’s also not very achievable for many of us. It might also be a little lonely. Certainly build independence when and where you can but also build a community of folks […]
Foraging for food and plants used for medicine can often be done right in the organic backyard or local unsprayed park with ease. Get started or even increase your foraging adventures by using these edible wild plants that are common and likely close by instead of searching for the more rare or exotic. And the […]
Combine the fresh berries of spring with lavender and chocolate chips in this easy to make strawberry cookie recipe that everyone will love! Strawberry lavender cookies are made with honey to avoid refined sugar and further increase all the floral and berry flavor in that natural wonderful combination. Lavender Cookies To get the most lavender […]
