New chickens on the homestead get a new coop
We had unexpected new chickens. My oldest son, Bill, called to say that his father-in-law had 12 heavy laying hens that he was given in the spring and he didn't want to winter them....
We’re getting ready for winter
Ok, so spring hasn't really arrived and we're thinking of preparing for winter? Are we nuts? Nope. We just know it's coming, and we know how busy summer and fall are around here. Yesterday,...
Q and A: canning two different things at once and wire bale jars
Canning two different things at once
Can I pressure can two different things at the same time? For instance if I have only 4 qts. of beans could I also place several jars of stew...
We’re madly trying to get our 2020 Seed Treasures catalog finished
Where do the days go, anyway? I'm thinking we have to give up sleeping or something, between normal homestead chores, canning, and getting ready for the 2020 garden. Already we're starting to get seed...
Q and A: oven canning and canning nuts
Oven canning
Is this recipe safe to "oven bake" to seal? Would this be good for storage?
2 cups instant mashed potatoes
1¾ cups powdered milk
2 Tbsp. instant chicken or veg bouillon granules
1½ tsp. seasoning salt
2 tsp....