Learn how to make pie dough for home canned pie fillings that bakes flaky, holds juicy fruit, and helps you turn pantry jars into easy desserts.
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Beginner Guide to Milling Wheat Berries
This beginner guide to milling wheat berries shows how to choose grain, use a mill, store flour safely, and bake with more confidence at home.
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Bread Making Made Easy Free eBook
Bread Making Made Easy is a free companion eBook that teaches home cooks how to bake simple, nourishing bread using practical techniques and approachable recipes. Designed for readers of The Canning Diva’s upcoming book From Seed to Table, this guide gives beginners and seasoned bakers alike the confidence to knead,…
How to Freeze Dry Food – All You Need to Know
Freeze drying is one of the most effective long-term food preservation methods available today. This guide breaks down how freeze drying works, the equipment needed, what foods can (and can’t) be freeze dried, and how to safely store your freeze-dried goods for maximum shelf life. Whether you’re a prepper, homesteader,…
The Secret Homestead of Survival
Are you prepared for what happens next? Meet My Neighbor Productions takes you on a journey to the Secret Homestead of Survival with the Survivalist Gardener @SurvivalistGardener(Rick Austin) and Survivor Jane @TheSurvivorJane(Jane Austin) who were featured in the National Geographic @NatGeo Doomsday Preppers, living off the grid. Enjoy this amazing video on how…
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Celebrate Independence Day with Your Preserved Pantry
Red, White, and YOU: A Holiday Menu Using What You’ve Already Preserved The 4th of July is all about freedom—and what better way to celebrate than by freeing yourself from last-minute grocery store runs? If you’ve been canning, dehydrating, or stocking up on shelf-stable goods, now is your time to…
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How to Create a Christmas Canning Gift Basket: Ideas for the Perfect Holiday Surprise
When it comes to holiday gifting, few things match the charm and thoughtfulness of a curated gift basket. For food lovers, canning enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys homemade treats, a canning gift basket is the perfect way to spread holiday cheer. Creating a personalized canning gift basket for Christmas is…
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5 Festive Jams to Can Now and Gift During the Holidays
Few things say “holiday cheer” like a jar of homemade jam. Perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with cheeses, or gifting to friends and family, festive jams bring seasonal flavors to life. These five holiday-inspired jam recipes are easy to make and are sure to brighten any Christmas morning. Why…
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Popular Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Using Your Home Canned Goods
Discover creative and delicious ways to transform your home-canned vegetables, fruits, and pantry staples into unforgettable Thanksgiving side dishes. From sweet potatoes to cranberry sauce and collard greens, these recipes bring flavor, convenience, and heart to your holiday table. (I sometimes use affiliate links in my content. This will not…
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Why Home Canning Should Be a Life-Changing Part of Your Child’s Homeschooling Curriculum
Homeschooling rates have grown rapidly in America since 1999, and doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the US Census Bureau. Nearly 2.6 million kids have switched from traditional school to homeschooling in the past two years totaling the number of homeschooled kids at roughly 5 million. There are many…