Canning set up

Canning outdoors allows you to put up the summer's bounty without heating the house! A properly setup outdoor canning kitchen is easy to use, and keeps the whole family comfortable during peak canning season. I'll

This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Please see FCC disclosure for full information. Thank you for supporting this site! Since we moved to our mountaintop homestead in the summer of 2016, we've planned to create a canning kitchen - a place set aside just for preserving our homegrown food. The original structure on our homestead, which appears to date from the 1950s or 60s, seemed the logical choice. Until recent years, people had lived in it, so while it doesn't have…

Schedule for Once a Month Meals - the Home Canning schedule! 12 store-bought items to can at home plus recipe suggestions and information.

Pressure canning can be intimidating, especially for beginners, but it's well worth it. Don't limit yourself to water bath canning jams and pickles! Once you learn how to use a pressure canner properly, you'll be

Pantry staples to keep on hand so you'll always be able to make a quick meal! These frugal pantry staples will help you save money on your grocery bill and help you with your meal planning.

Here’s a great idea. I saw this post in a group and had to share. “I’ve seen many posts asking about storing empty jars. So I’m sharing the wisdom of my grandmother. She taught me this in the…