A practical guide to living a simple and competent lifestyle
There’s just something special about homemade applesauce. Maybe it’s the smell of apples simmering on the stove, the warm cinnamon filling the kitchen, or the satisfaction of opening a jar months later and tasting a little bit of fall. Whatever it is, homemade applesauce is one of those simple recipes that makes preserving food at home feel completely worthwhile.
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If you love having homemade food ready to grab from the pantry, these spicy pinto beans are a must-try! They are flavorful, hearty, and already seasoned, making them one of those pantry staples that can make mealtime so much easier.
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Today we’re sharing a recipe for Blueberry Butter. The best way to describe this butter is if blueberry jam and apple butter had a baby, this is exactly what it tastes like. It’s an amazing blueberry spread but has hints of spice just like apple butter.
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Today we’re sharing a recipe for Cowboy Candy. These candied jalapenos are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy! They’re perfect on burgers, sandwiches, nachos, or just to eat by themselves.
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Today we’re sharing a recipe for How to Can Sweet Chili Sauce. This homemade version of that garlicky, tangy, sweet and spicy sauce you love.
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Today we’re sharing a recipe for Homemade Grape Jelly. This jelly is super easy to make as you start with no sugar added store-bought juice. You can also start with juice from grapes you steamed into juice but the easy route would be to start with a good quality store-bought juice.
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Today we’re sharing a recipe for How to Can Apple Pie Filling. Have you ever wondered how to can your own pie filling? Do you have an abundance of apples that you need to process or use? You will be surprised how easy and simple it is to can your own pie filling.
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Today we’re sharing a recipe for Candy Apple Jelly. This is the most amazing jelly to make for Christmas or the holidays. It is so easy to make and tastes delicious too. It is one of our family’s favorite jellies at the moment and most likely it will be a jelly that will be on our shelves all year long. We love it so much!
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Today we’re sharing about harvesting and canning horseradish. If you aren’t already growing horseradish, you will want to start after reading all the amazing benefits of this delicious root.
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Today we wanted to share a recipe to make your own craisins.
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