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Why did my Borscht soup turn orange?

18 Feb at 5:45 pm

What is Borscht and its Culinary History? Borscht is a traditional Eastern European soup that is particularly associated with Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, and other Slavic cuisines. It is typically made with beetroots as a primary ingredient, which gives the soup its characteristic deep red color. However, variations of borscht exist,…

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Water Glassing Farm Fresh Eggs

Homesteading, Tips, Tricks and Techniques

31 Aug 2022

I sometimes use affiliate links in my content. This will not cost you anything but it helps me offset my costs to keep creating new canning recipes. Thank you for your support. There are so many reasons to preserve food long-term. But, not everything can be preserved in a…

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Confidently Stock Your Pantry by Asking These 5 Questions

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7 Jun 2022

Learn various tips and what to store long-term as you build your food supply, including medicinal items and emergency essentials to productively round out your pantry. Preparedness isn’t just for preppers – it’s for everyone! Why Stock Your Pantry Now? A disaster is relative to you. It is what hits…

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5 Festive Ways to Use Your Canning Recipes over Memorial Weekend

Entertaining, Tips, Tricks and Techniques

25 May 2022

Every year Americans take time out of their busy lives on the last Monday in May to mourn the loss of our fallen soldiers who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. Many will also use this weekend to enjoy the outdoors as the weather begins to warm up in…

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Canning Lid Failure Test

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9 Feb 2022

In the past two years, learning the art and craft of home canning has really gained interest across the globe. With this surge of new interest, many suppliers could not keep up with demand. Couple this with a downturn in the economy, logistical issues and the cost of raw materials…

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Preparing Fruit for Canning

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3 Feb 2022

Here are a few important tips and instructions to help you prepare your fruit for home canning. In addition to selecting the highest-quality fruits, there are some key techniques I would like to share to help you wash, cut and peel your fruit successfully – especially seeing we will be…

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The 5 Best Tips if Canning with a Nesco 9 Quart Smart

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12 Aug 2021

Pressure Canning can be a very scary task for many of you. And thanks to the power of the Internet and unqualified canning groups on social media, navigating these waters can be even more scary. I received a question via email this week. I believe the question and answer were…

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Top 10 Rules of Pressure Canning

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17 Feb 2021

Author of The Complete Guide to Pressure Canning, Diane Devereaux, The Canning Diva®, shares her top ten rules of pressure canning so canners may stay safe in the kitchen and conquer their fears of using a pressure canner. I hear all the time from followers and class attendees – I…

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Bell Peppers in Home Canning Recipes

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26 Sep 2019

There are so many uses for bell peppers in canning. It starts with knowing what to grow, or purchase, that helps make your recipe delicious! Did you know there is a female and a male bell pepper? Bet you didn’t think it even mattered while shopping in the grocery store…

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Basil – A Versatile Herb Used Fresh in Home Canning Recipes

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17 Sep 2019

If we had to play a game and I said “Quick! Name the first herb that pops into your head,” there’s a pretty good chance you’d say “Basil!” It’s surely one of the most commonly used herbs and one that many individuals first learn how to cook with. But…

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