Q and A: using horseradish and wormy ham

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Horseradish I started growing horseradish a few years ago, but had a hard time getting it to take off. Similar to the problem with my asparagus, but that's another issue. I have found that turning...

Winter’s on the way

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We listened to the weather radio — which we just about live by — and they're expecting rain and snow tomorrow and on through the week. And we still have a bunch to do....

Q and A: preserving prunes and pigs in winter

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Preserving prunes I have about 40 pounds of prunes in 1-pound bags. I am not sure if I can eat that many before they go bad. I have the nine tray Excalibur dehydrator. But, I think...

Q and A: Canning hamburger and spicy tomato

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Canning hamburger This is the first time I've ever canned hamburger. The canning went well, and we canned in pint jars. Around the top of the hamburger there is a ring of grease, even though...

I’m canning again… Still?

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For some folks, canning comes in the fall, then they're done for the year. I can all year long. With the huge jump in the price of grain, it was time we butchered our...