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We worked and waited all year and now it’s here —...
Since early spring and even before, we worked toward this season, planting tiny seeds, nurturing them, transplanting, tilling, weeding, watering, and worrying about our...
Q and A: Pressure canner gauge and peeling winter squash
Pressure canner gauge
I took the gauge from my older All American Canner to be tested. It read 7, 12.5 and 18. I had been...
Q and A: canning diced jalapeños and canning peppers
Canning diced jalapeños
I'm interested in canning diced jalapeños. I don't want to pickle them. I want to be able to add a spoonful at...
Q and A: canned fruit turning dark and canning jam
Canned fruit turning dark
Is there any way to keep canned apples and pears from turning darker after canning? I have used Fruit Fresh and...
Our August 2013 homestead seminar was a huge success
We're getting rested up from our seminar held this last weekend. We had fourteen people attend plus our oldest son, Bill and friend Eric...