November Preserving Guide: Winter Greens and Pickled Favorites
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November Preserving Guide: Winter Greens and Pickled Favorites

November is a great time to get into preserving, especially with all those hearty root vegetables and late-season fruits that are still available. We find ourselves wanting to keep our kitchens warm and our pantries stocked as the weather gets colder. This november preserving guide is all about making the most of what’s left in…

Winter Pantry Prep: December to February Canning and Preserving
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Winter Pantry Prep: December to February Canning and Preserving

As the days get shorter and the weather turns cold, we often find ourselves relying more on our stored foods. Winter is a great time to think about stocking up your pantry, and winter pantry canning is a fantastic way to do just that. We can use the cooler months to prepare comforting foods that…

January Canning Calendar: Preserving Stored Produce and Winter Crops
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January Canning Calendar: Preserving Stored Produce and Winter Crops

As the calendar flips to January, we’re looking at a great time to get our canning plans in order. While the garden might be sleeping, our pantries are full of stored goodies and the first hints of winter crops are appearing. It’s the perfect moment to review last year’s efforts, check our supplies, and get…

How to Ferment Vegetables Step by Step: A Beginner’s Guide
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How to Ferment Vegetables Step by Step: A Beginner’s Guide

We’re excited to share how to ferment vegetables with you! It’s a simple process that can add amazing flavor and health benefits to your food. We’ll walk you through everything step-by-step, so even if you’ve never done it before, you’ll be making delicious fermented treats in no time. Get ready to transform your kitchen! Key…

What to Can in September: Preserving Late-Summer Harvests
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What to Can in September: Preserving Late-Summer Harvests

September is a fantastic time to get busy in the kitchen, isn’t it? The markets are still overflowing with late-summer goodness, and we’re thinking about how to keep those flavors around for the colder months. We love the idea of preserving our harvest, and there are so many ways to do it, not just with…

Fermentation for Beginners: 7 Easy Recipes to Try at Home
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Fermentation for Beginners: 7 Easy Recipes to Try at Home

We’ve been hearing a lot about fermented foods lately, and honestly, it sounds pretty cool. Turns out, making them at home isn’t as complicated as we thought. If you’re curious about fermentation for beginners, we’ve put together a list of simple recipes that we think anyone can try. It’s a great way to add some…

August Preserving Guide: Canning, Fermenting, and Freezing Tips
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August Preserving Guide: Canning, Fermenting, and Freezing Tips

August is a fantastic time to get our harvest preserved. We’ve been busy in the garden, and now it’s time to make sure all that goodness lasts. This august preserving guide is all about making the most of our bounty, whether we’re canning, fermenting, or freezing. We want to share some of our favorite ways…

March Canning Calendar: Starting Early with Peas, Radishes, and Herbs
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March Canning Calendar: Starting Early with Peas, Radishes, and Herbs

February might still feel like winter in many places, but for those of us who love to preserve food, the gardening itch is already starting. March is the perfect time to get a head start on our canning goals, even if the ground outside is still too cold to plant. We can use this month…

Fall Harvest Canning Guide: September to November Essentials
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Fall Harvest Canning Guide: September to November Essentials

As the air gets crisp and the leaves start to turn, we know it’s time to get serious about our fall harvest. We love seeing all the bounty from our gardens and local farms, but we also know that a lot of it can go to waste if we don’t plan ahead. That’s why we…

May Canning Calendar: Berries, Greens, and Early Summer Produce
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May Canning Calendar: Berries, Greens, and Early Summer Produce

May is when our kitchens start buzzing again, and the garden finally pays us back for all that waiting. We’re looking at strawberries, rhubarb, and the first greens—stuff that only sticks around for a few weeks if we’re lucky. It’s easy to get ahead of ourselves, but if we use a may canning calendar, we…