Q and A: canning summer squash, using mashed zucchini, and dehydrating celery

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Canning summer squash I was given a basket full of crookneck squash and most is large and dark yellow. Can I can this crookneck squash...

Winter brings new challenges to the homestead

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Although a foot of snow is beautiful here in the woods, the cold along with it brings new challenges. Our nighttime temperatures have been...

We had sad news

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Our friend, Linda, who helped cook at our homestead seminars passed away recently and suddenly due to undiagnosed cancer. Her service brought tears to...

Spring, glorious Spring

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Although our weather's sunny and bright with the birds singing, it's a bit cool this morning — down to the mid-forties. But we're sure...

We have plenty of snow on the ground

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Winter came early this year and stayed! So far we have about a foot of snow on the ground and it shows no sign...