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Category Archives: Preserving

All Things Apple

It’s apple season! I like to eat apples year round, and buying them in season is a great way to save some cash. They can be stored in the fridge for several months, or turned into various products and canned. Such a versatile fruit! This year my roommate heard about Schweizer Orchard, located in St.Continue reading “All Things Apple”

Posted byRebaOctober 7, 2017October 7, 2017Posted inFruit, Merchandise, Preserving2 Comments on All Things Apple

Where I’ve Been!

The past six weeks have been filled with harvesting and preserving the abundance from my field. Considering it was my first year on this property, I’ve been astounded by the results – all my winter planning and spring field work really paid off! Having lost half of my tomato plants to early spring rains, thenContinue reading “Where I’ve Been!”

Posted byRebaOctober 4, 2017October 4, 2017Posted inFruit, Merchandise, PreservingLeave a comment on Where I’ve Been!

Salsa

Salsa made with homegrown herbs and veggies is an explosion of flavor that will change your life. I love adding a bit to scrambled or fried eggs, topping beans and rice with it, or scooping it up with my favorite tortilla chip. Preserving my salsa means easy fall/winter meals of chili – just add aContinue reading “Salsa”

Posted byRebaAugust 19, 2017August 19, 2017Posted inMerchandise, Preserving, VegetablesLeave a comment on Salsa

Eggs for Sale!

It amazes me how fast chicks become hens – I got my girls in February and they’ve been steadily laying eggs for the last month. My egg sales are up and running – and I’m breathing a hearty sigh of relief at the income. Gold Comets start laying at four months of age – mostContinue reading “Eggs for Sale!”

Posted byRebaJuly 13, 2017July 13, 2017Posted inPreserving, Vegetables1 Comment on Eggs for Sale!

Pickles

I love dill pickles, and it’s such a pleasure to make my own. I am having tremendous success this year and have already made 11 pints of dill pickles – its so nice to make them a single batch at a time rather than spend an entire day over the stove. Pickle making is anContinue reading “Pickles”

Posted byRebaJuly 8, 2017July 8, 2017Posted inPreserving, Vegetables1 Comment on Pickles

Cherry Jubilee

Cherry season is here and I am blessed to have a friend with a cherry tree! In truth Kelly is much more than a friend – she’s my farm mentor. I’ve known Kelly and her family for more than 10 years – she’s incredibly generous with her time, wisdom, and produce and I have learnedContinue reading “Cherry Jubilee”

Posted byRebaJune 14, 2017June 14, 2017Posted inFruit, PreservingLeave a comment on Cherry Jubilee

Yogurt Making

Learning I was lactose intolerant several years ago meant an end to consuming on of my favorite treats: yogurt. It’s active cultures are good for the belly, it’s an easily portable snack, and it’s versatile enough to never be boring. There are alternative milk yogurts available, but when I work to stretch each dollar itContinue reading “Yogurt Making”

Posted byRebaMarch 8, 2017March 8, 2017Posted inPreserving1 Comment on Yogurt Making

First Time Milking

Friends of mine in Oak Grove have owned goats off and on for several years, so I’ve tried goat milk and I enjoy it. After discovering my body struggles to digest cow’s milk I switched to almond milk – which is good, just not the same as animal milk. This – and my roommate’s longContinue reading “First Time Milking”

Posted byRebaFebruary 15, 2017February 15, 2017Posted inAnimals, Preserving2 Comments on First Time Milking

Pantry 101

Given the size of my 1940’s era kitchen I knew I’d need more storage, so turning the awkward small closet in the basement into a walk-in pantry was a no-brainer. It was a simple project in terms of time and money and one of the first I tackled after purchasing my home. The space is approximatelyContinue reading “Pantry 101”

Posted byRebaSeptember 26, 2016September 26, 2016Posted inPreservingLeave a comment on Pantry 101

Seed Saving

Each year I strive to add a new skill to my garden repertoire. This year I’m learning how to save seeds. Seeds are fairly cheap, and if you purchase from a reputable company you know you have good quality. I like the idea of preserving the seed from things I grow, though, and hey, ifContinue reading “Seed Saving”

Posted byRebaSeptember 17, 2016September 8, 2016Posted inPreservingLeave a comment on Seed Saving

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Spent the morning making bagels for next week's meals:
How to stay warm when the furnace goes out:
Sumatra refuses to stay inside while I check the farm animals - no matter the weather.
Warming beverages are a must after I suit up to check my animals in this bitter cold.
Last summer we had an electrician come out to replace an exterior box. After 4 winters struggling with power issues in the barn I'm now able to have pipe heat tapes, lights, and a water heater working at the same time.
The girls felt the slightly warmer temps - and no fresh snow today! - and left the coop for some fresh air.
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