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How to Freeze Vegetables (and Fruit!) From the Garden

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frozen brussels sprouts

Nothing quite compares to the taste of homegrown produce picked fresh from the garden.  But when the growing season is over, the next best thing is having your freezer stocked with frozen vegetables and fruits to use throughout the winter.  There are multiple ways to preserve your garden harvest, but learning how to freeze vegetables […]

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How to Preserve Blueberries

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Is learning how to preserve blueberries something you’ve always wanted to try? Maybe having a freezer full of homegrown blueberries is one of your homesteading goals this year?  If that’s the case, I’d like to help you reach that goal.  My mom has 6 or 8 blueberry bushes that keep the whole family stocked in […]

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How to Preserve Basil (Freezing + More)

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If you’re wondering how to preserve basil (including freezing basil), you’re in the right place! I am a huge fan of basil fresh from the garden. It has an amazing aroma and flavor. When it’s added fresh from the garden to your favorite dish it’s quite a treat. I love adding it to AIP pizza […]

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Homemade Pesto (Paleo with AIP Option)

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Homemade pesto is one of my favorite paleo sauces because it makes a boring dish way more interesting. But because I am currently on an AIP diet, I made a variation for that diet as well. This recipe is also Whole 30 compliant so it works for a lot of eating choices. I have about […]

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How to Harvest Herbs for Drying and Storing

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stinging nettle herb on a drying screen

As you probably know, I prefer to grow my herbs whenever possible. This is because homegrown herbs are fresher and more potent than ones that have to be shipped from across the country. If you also love growing your own herbs, you likely need to know how to harvest herbs for drying and I’m going […]

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How to Freeze Squash (and Other Preservation Methods)

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Wondering how to freeze squash? Winter squash (especially butternut squash) is one of my favorite things to grow, eat, and preserve. This might be because it’s so easy to do all three! Winter squash is a nourishing staple in my house during the winter when fresh produce is scarce. It’s a great source of complex carbohydrates […]

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