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Recipes and all things preserving
Butter. To me, nothing compares to butter other than bacon. If you’re not aware, I could survive the zombie apocalypse with butter and bacon alone. That’s the truth. BUT not only could I live off of butter and bacon, I would be eating healthy because it would be cultured butter! I had been informed that making butter was as…
This easy strawberry rhubarb butter is made with the use of a slow cooker. Aside from consuming rhubarb fresh in season, preserve the stalks for long-term storage. Canning Rhubarb butter is made shelf stable with the use of a steam canner or hot water bath canner. For the love of rhubarb, and all of its…
Herbed cheese crisp is perfect for times when serving bread is to heavy for your meal, not to mention it’s one of the easiest and quickest sides you can make! I can’t even express how easy it is to make cheese crisps, and it brings the little farm kids into the kitchen to practice their cooking skills. The crisps pair perfectly with soups,…
This homemade chicken and potato soup recipe is a hearty and delicious meal. No creamy chicken potato soup is complete without the addition of leeks and bacon, these items add incredible flavor to any dish. There is nothing that warms the soul quite like a warm bowl of chicken and potato soup with bacon. Though in…
As a family we love split pea soup, and we have an easy quick recipe that calls for a small amount of turmeric – without making it taste like curry. Nothing promotes better health than turmeric, and if fresh turmeric root is not available organic powder is a great option. I can’t say enough about the…
Pressure canning corned beef creates not only a shelf stable item, but an instant, healthier fast food option. Seasoned brisket purchased from your local market or a home cured one will give you a satisfying dish. By adding potatoes you’ve created a filling meal in a jar. Pressure canning corned beef, or any type of…