Homemade chicken broth is one of the easiest ways to get a little more out of what you already have in the kitchen. I save chicken bones and…
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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Homemade vanilla extract is one of those things that sounds much more complicated than it actually is. You need two ingredients, a jar, and some patience — that’s…
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Easy Freezer Apple Pie Filling
This easy freezer apple pie filling is one of my favorite ways to put up extra apples without having to can another thing. Everything gets mixed together, portioned…
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Plain Unsweetened Crockpot Applesauce
Want the whole story? This recipe came from the 75 pounds of orchard “duds” I brought home and turned into 50 pints of applesauce (plus a few bags…
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
These banana chocolate chip muffins are simple, soft, and exactly what I make when there are a few overripe bananas sitting on the counter that need to be…
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The Never-Ending To-Do List (and Why I’m Okay With It)
Now that school is back in session, our days have a little more structure again. And honestly, I welcome it. Summer has a way of throwing any whatever…
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What I Did With 75 Pounds of Apples: 50 Pints of Applesauce + Freezer Apple Pie Filling
75 pounds of less-than-perfect apples, four crockpots, two days, and one very overworked food mill later… I ended up with 50 pints of homemade applesauce and three apple…
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5 Simple Homesteading Recipes Anyone Can Make
Five simple, practical recipes to help you start making more from scratch… no farm, perfect pantry, or homesteading expertise required.