by Laura Macklem | Jul 31, 2021 | Canning |
Homemade is best in part because of quality, but creating a meal all from scratch takes some time. Pre-making meal elements means in a snap, you can have a home cooked meal without packaged helpers. The other day I made pork bbq sandwiches on homemade buns, squash...
by Laura Macklem | Jul 29, 2021 | Side Dishes |
Every year gardeners plant yellow squash, then dread the task of finding ways to use this vegetable up. I like to can, dehydrate, and freeze mine. How you preserve yellow squash determines how it should be used, and with canned squash a casserole is the perfect...
by Laura Macklem | Jul 27, 2021 | DIY, Preserving |
Sun dried tomatoes are one of those things I’ve always seen as a luxury item. That’s where kitchen creativity comes in handy – I just make my own. If you haven’t dehydrated tomatoes before, you are missing out on a valuable kitchen staple. They...
by Laura Macklem | Jul 27, 2021 | Equipment, Grains and Seeds |
Stocking my pantry has always included a 25 pound bag of flour, but in planning for long term that’s not enough, and this is where fresh grain can fill the gap. Stored properly, wheat berries will last indefinitely. Not only that, but health benefits of freshly...
by Laura Macklem | Jul 24, 2021 | Main Dishes |
My teenage daughters love Greek food, including spanakopita, which is a spinach and feta pie. When we get Mellow Mushroom pizza, Greek salads are a must for them. Hummus, pita chips, and my Layered Greek Dip are favorite snacks. With their love of Greek food I wanted...
