Self-reliance often means making more of your own food and preserving the food you grow yourself. Browse this section of Homestead How-to to learn how to become more self-reliant in the kitchen! Articles include cooking from scratch, canning, preserving, and using your garden produce to its fullest potential!
This article is sponsored by MUNBYN, who provided us with a sample label maker and label refills so we could test out their tool for this purpose. Making labels for your pantry is essential, especially if you buy in bulk or store homemade items. In …
Making and canning your own tomato sauce is a great way to preserve those delicious tomatoes from your garden to enjoy all winter long. Not only is it a budget-friendly way to stock your pantry, but you also get to control the ingredients and adjust …
This post is sponsored by JUA Technology. They provided us with a Dehytray Solar Dehydrator as a sample for the purposes of the article. Please read on to learn more about the mission behind the Dehytray in supporting global food security. There are a lot …
The smell of autumn is in the air, and with it comes the delicious taste of fresh apple cider. Apple cider is a traditional drink enjoyed during the fall and winter months, and it’s easy to make at home with the right equipment. In this …
Garlic scapes are kind of like a thick garlicky chive. They pop up out of your garlic plants before the actual garlic is ready to bloom, then curl around in a circle, letting you know they are ready. More mild than actual garlic, but stronger …
You may think of dandelions as pesky weeds, but these flowers actually have a number of beneficial qualities. Dandelions can be used in your yard to improve the soil quality, and they can also be eaten or used in natural remedies. In addition, they are …
If you’re looking for a healthier natural sweetener to use in your baking, substituting maple syrup for white sugar is a great option. It’s made from the sap of maple trees, and has a delicious flavor that goes well with many different kinds of baked …
A high-quality cutting board is an essential tool in every kitchen, and we especially love wooden cutting boards and butcher blocks. Wooden cutting boards can last for generations if you take good care of them. But how do you clean and care for a wooden …
Are you wondering how to legally and safely sell food you make in your home kitchen? Depending on the scale of your production, you may fall under cottage food laws in your state. Cottage food laws allow you to bake and produce certain types of …
Have a handful or a bushel of green tomatoes that never ripened? Don’t despair. There are a lot of ways to use unripened tomatoes in cooking and canning. Don’t let your underripe tomatoes go to waste with these ten tips for using green tomatoes. Note …