This apple cranberry jam is tart and actually tastes very much like the cranberry sauce you would find on your table at Thanksgiving.
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Oven Roasted Rhubarb Compote
The nice thing about this recipe for oven roasted rhubarb compote is that it uses minimal sugar, just enough to tame the pucker without overwhelming it.
First Jam of the Season
As usual our rhubarb is ready to harvest in abundance! I’m not looking to fill up our pantry but I couldn’t resist trying Lisa’s recipe for Vanilla Rhubarb Jam. It was the first jam of the season and I am actually using the last of last year’s frozen rhubarb to make this jam. If you’veContinue reading “First Jam of the Season”
DIY Vanilla Extract Reminder
It’s six months until Christmas, which means it’s time to make vanilla extract! Making vanilla at home is so easy and what better gift to give to your baking friends than a bottle of DIY vanilla extract! With our home on the market I debated whether or not I should make another batch of vanillaContinue reading “DIY Vanilla Extract Reminder”
Why Wheat Berries?
Making my own bread is one of the steps I do in living a self-reliant lifestyle. Not only do I make my own bread but also I grind my own wheat berries! For the last twenty years wheat berries have been a common household staple. Wheat berries are a true whole grain! Without these kernelsContinue reading “Why Wheat Berries?”
The Benefits of a Well-Stocked Pantry
Having a well-stocked pantry has always been a goal of mine. When I was a teenager I spent the summer on my aunt & uncle’s farm, they were quite remote and I was so impressed by their well-stocked pantry. There are many benefits of a pantry whether you have a large family or are anContinue reading “The Benefits of a Well-Stocked Pantry”
Saving Money On The Home Front
I am so excited to be part of the month long challenge to become more self-sufficient. My husband and I have been living a self-sufficient life style for many years. We raise our own food and preserve most of what we grow. We have also raised our own meat chickens and have had chickens forContinue reading “Saving Money On The Home Front”
My Favorite Kitchen Tools
My Favorite Kitchen Tools As we pack up and prepare for an eventual move there are certain items that will not be packed until the very last moment. These are my very favorite kitchen tools. They are the items that I can’t do without and make life in the kitchen so much easier. TheseContinue reading “My Favorite Kitchen Tools”
Pantry Challenge: Cleaning out the Freezer
As we continue to de-clutter and get rid of things it’s time for an end of the year pantry challenge! My goal is to clean out our chest freezer so that I can sell it. When the house eventually sells we are not planning to move our beloved chest freezer. The freezer is almost empty soContinue reading “Pantry Challenge: Cleaning out the Freezer”
Preserving the Harvest
Yes, our house is on the market and yes I still have a producing vegetable garden! After all I have no idea how long it will take to sell our home and I still believe in having a well-stocked pantry. Plus, I don’t want any of the harvest to go to waste! So how doContinue reading “Preserving the Harvest”
Nancy on the Home Front 