Spring is finally here
Although we're scheduled for more snow, the ground is pretty much thawed and it feels like spring. And FINALLY our water line from the well is thawed out. Hooray! We're definitely doing some work...
Q and A: Canning beans and canning peanut butter
Canning beans
Can I can beans not using any salt?
Ann Hazelett
Litchfield Park, Arizona
Definitely. The salt is only a flavor enhancer; it does nothing to preserve the vegetables or canned meats. -- Jackie
Making peanut butter
Have you...
Fall rains are definitely here
Luckily, we've nearly ended our harvest, with just a bit of potatoes to dig. The rest is inside and cozy. Will wanted to turn the heat off in the greenhouse as all we had...
Q and A: pressure canning and canning pickled asparagus
Pressure canning
I was canning the other day in my pressure canner and after the processing time was done and the pressure had dropped all the way, I forgot the jars in the canner...
Another test post
When the newly-elected Republicans take over in a few days, their first order of business will be to read the United States Constitution on the floor of the house. That’s never been done before,...