It’s -35 but spring’s just around the corner. Sort of…
One thing about cold weather is that you get caught up on a lot of stuff in the house (not that our house could use some cleaning and straightening up). And in between times,...
We finally got some rain
We are so thankful — not only did it rain yesterday, but also today, giving us over a half of an inch. And it looks like more might be on they way. The ground...
Finally, our thirsty gardens got rain
Although Will was hoping for no rain so he could get into the hayfield, it clouded up very dark and soon began to rain — then pour! I can't say I was sad though...
Q and A: canning with hominy and winter weather
Canning with hominy
I want to can pork posole using raw hominy. Do you have any comments on using the raw hominy? I do not want mushy hominy.
Myra in Arizona
Hominy cans up great. I've...
Q and A: preserving prunes and pigs in winter
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...