Brr, our temps are reaching sub-zero
We have been spending time making sure our critters are extra comfortable. I spread a fresh bale of hay in the goats' indoor pen so they could cuddle down together in a nest. And...
Finally, we got rain!
Yesterday we got a blessed ¾ inch of nice, steady rain. No hail. No strong winds. No torrential downpour. And to make it better, we're supposed to get some more this week too. (We'll...
Q and A: Canning peaches, Tattler lids, and Clear-jel and Hopi Pale Grey seeds
Canning peaches
I was talking with someone about canning peaches, and she said that rather than adding boiling syrup to the jar of peaches, she adds a little less than a quarter cup of sugar...
Q and A: Canning sweet potatoes and steam juicer
Canning sweet potatoes
I have a question about canning sweet potatoes. Most recipes I have found call for boiling or steaming small to medium potatoes until the skins will rub off, then processing whole. Could...
Q and A: using lard or tallow and canning on a ceramic cooktop
Using lard or tallow
I got the book on LARD from Grit magazine but it said nothing about using tallow from beef instead of lard from pigs. We don't have pigs but do a steer....