One of the BEST and CHEAPEST ways to store fruits and vegetables is to garden and/or preserve them yourself. If this feels overwhelming to you, don’t worry, we understand! Check out Jodi’s Gardening Failures post from last fall for example 😉 However, if this is something you really WANT to learn more about, we are […]
Fruits and Vegetables
Day 9: Food Storage Christmas (fruits and veggies)
On the ninth day of “Food Storage Christmas” my true love gave to me, nine fruits and veggies …
Day 7: Food Storage Christmas (legumes)
On the seventh day of “Food Storage Christmas” my true love gave to me, seven types of beans …
Basics of Food Dehydration
This information is taken from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, Circular 1227. For even more detailed information please visit their website. Drying is the oldest method of preserving food. The early American settlers dried foods such as corn, apple slices, currants, grapes, and meat. Compared with other methods, […]
Food Storage Lessons Learned From Gardening
Today I want to share with you a story (or confession) about my garden this year. As you may recall from my “It’s Garden Time” post and my “Jiffy Pots” post, I had high hopes for my garden this year. Well watch the video below to find out what REALLY happened! So you can use […]
Basics of Sprouting
Sprouting can fall under several of our BabySteps since you can sprout many grains, legumes, and other foods. However, the biggest benefit of sprouts is that they can act as a fresh “vegetable” in your diet so we are covering it under the Fruits and Vegetables step. If this feels overwhelming to you, don’t worry, […]
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