by Laura Macklem | Aug 18, 2015 | Preserving |
The past few summers I’ve been able to score really great deals on corn from the farmers market. When I say great deals, I mean cases for $5. I just bought two cases. Because I’m a little off my rocker, I might buy another if I can find a similar deal this...
by Laura Macklem | Aug 3, 2015 | Main Dishes |
Last weekend I got a 23 pound box of red bell peppers for $18. They came in all different shapes and sizes, so I had to purpose them differently. I sliced, diced, and chopped some for the freezer. I roasted many of them, and flash froze for another day. I employed...
by Laura Macklem | May 26, 2015 | Medicine Cabinet, Preparing |
When I think about my intention for “Preserved Home,” it’s more than just being prepared with food, but also readiness for illness or injury. Yes, I have homemade chicken soup all canned up, elderberry syrup and the like stashed away for colds and other sicknesses,...
by Laura Macklem | May 10, 2015 | Canning |
I’ve been experimenting a variety of pickles, including turnip and carrot. When asparagus went on sale at Easter for $1.49 a pound, it occurred to me that asparagus pickles could be interesting too, especially because my littlest one loves pickles, and her...
by Laura Macklem | Apr 27, 2015 | Preparing, Stocking Your Pantry |
When you shop in bulk for produce like I do, creativity is a must. You need to ask yourself, “how do I eat carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers,” etc . . . And remember when you buy large quantities, how vegetables cook down. Thirty pounds of apples only...
