by Laura Macklem | Nov 21, 2021 | Budget, Preserving, Stocking Your Pantry |
There were rumors flying about a lack of turkeys this year, driving up the price. I don’t know what happened in your part of the country but here in the Piedmont of North Carolina, we had great turkey sales. In fact, I got mine for 29 cents a pound. Now, there...
by Laura Macklem | Nov 16, 2021 | Canning |
Making homemade cranberry sauce is something I look forward to every year. I have made the same whole berry cranberry sauce for many years, but I have to admit – I really like the sliceable variety too. This year I branched out and canned up some sliceable...
by Laura Macklem | Nov 11, 2021 | Dehydrating |
Every year, I hope for a good deal on a big box of kale. I use this leafy superfood in so many ways – I can, make pesto, chips, and dehydrate it. This past weekend I got a box of 18 bundles for $30, and am still processing it as I also bought 24 bags of...
by Laura Macklem | Nov 7, 2021 | Canning |
It’s not been a good year for apples around here in regards to sales. I’ve really only seen Gala apples on special, and those prices were still unimpressive. Even at the farmers market section, it was slim pickings. Thankfully, I found Honey Crisp apples...
by Laura Macklem | Oct 19, 2021 | Preparing, Stocking Your Pantry |
I don’t talk about issues on this blog which would bum you out, such as supply chain issues, because I would rather just encourage the importance of preparation in all circumstances, and have joy in the journey. I love the saying, “don’t be panicked,...
