From Scratch Recipes
13 Simple, Refreshing Frozen Watermelon Desserts
Do you love watermelon in the summertime? Try one of these 13 delicious and refreshing frozen watermelon desserts with this favorite summer fruit!
Honey Oatmeal Bread
There is nothing quite like homemade bread, and this honey oatmeal bread does not disappoint. This tender bread is sure to become a family favorite.
50+ Delicious Eggplant Recipes for Every Taste
Find your new favorite way to eat eggplant! With more than 50 eggplant recipes to choose from there is a recipe for every taste!
50 Zucchini Recipes For Your Summer Harvest
Here are 50 zucchini recipes- from basic bread to mouthwatering main courses- that are sure to please your taste buds and your family!
How to Make Cucumber Water + 14 Cucumber Water Recipes
Stay healthy and hydrated with these 14 cucumber water recipes and combinations! The infused waters will leave you feeling energized and ready for anything!
11 Flavored Kombucha Recipes Your Body will Thank You For!
Enhance the amazing properties of kombucha with extra flavors! Try one of the 11 fabulous flavored kombucha recipes next time you brew at home.
90+ Pumpkin Spice Recipes for Every Taste
Who doesn’t love everything Pumpkin Spice?! Find a new favorite with this round up of over 90 Pumpkin Spice Recipes- with something for every taste!
Easy Cucumber Muffins- Kid Approved!
If you have fresh cucumbers piling up, try something new! These cucumber muffins are the perfect way to preserve your harvest and freeze for eating later!
Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is a holiday table favorite. Try my recipe for maple brown sugar pumpkin pie for a yummy spin on this classic dessert!
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER
The search is over! These are hands down the best chocolate chip cookies out there. Try them today!
How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
Homemade taco seasoning is very simple to make and it reduces the preservatives and unhealthy ingredients you eat. Give it a try next time you make tacos!
50+ Sweet Potato Recipes
Do you have a bumper crop of sweet potatoes this year? Try out one of these 50+ sweet potato recipes and find a new favorite!
Best Ever No-Soak Instant Pot Chili
Chili is a hearty meal that will satisfy the whole family! This Instant Pot Chili will feed a crowd or freeze well for quick on-the-go meals.
25 Homemade Salsa Recipes You Have to Try Today!
Salsa isn’t just for tomatoes anymore. From savory to sweet here are 25 Homemade Salsa Recipes you have got to try today!
Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos in the Instant Pot!
These shredded chicken tacos are so quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot- and best of all you can use the chicken straight from the freezer!
Food Preservation and Canning
How to Make Homemade Ketchup (from Fresh Tomatoes)
Learn how to make your own homemade ketchup using fresh tomatoes from your garden-includes canning directions to preserve your ketchup up to a year!
Dehydrating Zucchini- Make Pineapple Zucchini Candy!
Too much zucchini? Use up that extra summer squash by adding pineapple juice and your dehydrator and you have a delicious treat of pineapple zucchini!
Easy Strawberry Preserves Recipe- With Canning Directions!
Learn how to make your own strawberry preserves with this super simple strawberry preserves recipe (includes canning directions!)
Preserving Peppers: 9 Ways to Preserve Peppers At Home
Do you have a bumper crop of peppers in your garden this year? Learn nine methods for preserving peppers; includes preserving hot peppers & sweet peppers
21 Foods You Can Preserve in a Water Bath Canner
Are you confused about what foods can be preserved in a water bath canner versus a pressure canner? Here are 21 foods you can CAN in a water bath canner!
How to Make and Can Homemade Applesauce!
Canning applesauce is one of the easiest things to preserve at home. Combine multiple apple varieties into amazing homemade applesauce- no sugar needed!
How to Freeze Zucchini
Freezing zucchini is a great way to preserve your summer harvest. Learn how to freeze zucchini and my trick for easy measured portions!
How to Dry Calendula Flowers
Do you have calendula growing in the garden? Learn how to preserve it and have your own dried calendula flowers for use in tea, salves, and more!
5 Simple and Delicious Ways to Preserve Cherry Tomatoes
Are you overrun with cherry tomatoes from your vegetable garden? Try one of these 5 easy way to preserve cherry tomatoes!
What to Do with Fresh Cucumbers (Recipes + How to Store Cucumbers)
Cucumbers are an amazingly healthy food. And you can do more with them than eat them plain! Here are over 30 different fresh ways to use cucumbers to keep your body healthy- inside and out!
Pressure Canning Pinto Beans Step-By- Step
Did you know you can save money by canning pinto beans at home? Learn how to pressure can pinto beans for healthy, home-canned beans all the time!
How to Preserve Eggplant
Do you have a bumper crop of eggplant in the garden? Learn how to preserve eggplant by freezing and dehydrating to enjoy it all year long!
Best Food Dehydrators Buying Guide
If you are looking to purchase an electric food dehydrator in 2018 check out this ultimate buying guide for the best food dehydrators on the market! Compare the top models and pick which one is best for you!
Sticky, Sweet CrockPot Tomato Jam
Tired or sauce and salsa? Try out this sticky and sweet Tomato Jam! It’s sure to be a new favorite to add to your home canned pantry!
11 Food Preservation Guides That’ll Turn You into a Canning Genius!
Are you wondering what to do with your garden harvest? Check out these 11 Food Preservation Guides- and you’ll be a canning genius in no time!
Nutrition and Ingredients
Can You Eat Gourds? (or Should They Stay Decoration-Only?)
We all know and love our pumpkins and winter squashes, but what about gourds? Can you eat gourds or are they better off as a fall decoration only?
Is Okra a Fruit or a Vegetable? (and Does it Matter…)
Okra is growing in popularity around the world both in gardens and it meals. But have you ever stopped to wonder: is okra a vegetable or is okra a fruit?
Is Pumpkin a Fruit or Vegetable? Well it Depends on Who You’re Asking…
Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? What if I told you the answer may surprise you? Learn more about the difference between fruits and vegetables and where pumpkin falls.
The Many Uses and Benefits of Oregano
Oregano is more than just a culinary herb. It is a powerful medicinal plant with many health benefits. Do you know the all the uses and benefits of oregano?
How to Store Eggplant Correctly for the Best Results
Do you have fresh eggplant that goes to waste? Learn how to store eggplant for the best results so that it keeps longer and retains quality.
Is a Tomato a Fruit or Vegetable?
Let’s answer the age old question once and for all- Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable? The answer is not as clear cut as it may seem!
Is a Cucumber a Fruit or a Vegetable?
Cucumbers are a favorite food of many. They are nutritious and help keep you healthy. But is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?
Can You Eat Guinea Fowl and Guinea Eggs?
Can you eat guinea fowl? Can you eat guinea eggs? Find out the answer to these questions and learn more about what these birds can do for your homestead!
Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits of Tarragon
Tarragon is a top culinary herb. Did you know it can be used to ease toothaches and fight anxiety? Read on to find out all the benefits of tarragon