Happy Independence Day!
We really don't do much to celebrate the Fourth around here. But this year, my daughter, Randie, is going to be up at son, Bill's, this week and we had planned to go down...
Q and A: refrigerator pickles and slow germinating carrots
Refrigerator pickles
Here is a recipe I really like for Refrigerator Pickles. Can I put these in a water bath or canner to preserve? Or does that change the way they taste?
6-7 sliced cucumbers
1 med....
Q and A: canning bacon grease, strawberry jam, and using green apples
Canning bacon grease
I wrote and asked you about canning bacon grease. You were gracious to answer my question and I followed the directions. I did not pressure can or hot water bath the bacon...
You think we were busy before?
Well, yes, we were. Grandson, Drew, came up for the weekend and helped out a bunch. He and Will split a whole lot of firewood and brought it up to the woodshed while I...
Q&A: Self-reliance seminar, Storing wheat berries, and Shelf life of frozen meat
Self-reliance Seminar in North Dakota
This is not a question, but perhaps a resource for you. You were just asked about putting on a self-reliance seminar at your place. The Mark Dagley family of central...