Monthly Archives: December 2012
Q and A: canning pickled eggs and Amish coleslaw
Canning pickled eggs
I have pickled eggs in a vinegar solution and then sealed them using the water bath method. They are all sealed. Can...
We don’t really have ripe tomatoes yet; just thought I’d get...
My camera is back in Oregon, at the magazine, getting outfitted so I can shoot the videos Dave wants me to shoot. So I'm...
Winter brings new challenges to the homestead
Although a foot of snow is beautiful here in the woods, the cold along with it brings new challenges. Our nighttime temperatures have been...
Q and A: an escape-proof pig pen, canning fast-food chicken, and...
An escape-proof pig pen
I raised pigs in the past and had great success. (Giving pork away since I had too much) I was traveling...
Q and A: pressure canner trouble and planting heirloom vegetables
Pressure canner trouble
I ordered a Presto canner and tried it out first to make sure I could keep the pressure at 10 lbs as...