Forgot to defrost dinner again? Power outages ruining everything in your freezer? You can have tender, juicy chicken that’s ready when you are. This shelf-stable protein is the perfect addition to your pantry shelves! Jump to Recipe Friends, we have a slight problem. As I write this, 40 states (including mine) are currently enmeshed in a historic winter storm , and more winter storms are expected to hit in the next few days. I’m not rushing to the grocery store (they’re like

This pressure-canned, homemade recipe combines savory ground beef, a trio of beans, garden-fresh peppers, and aromatic spices, making it...

Whether you have a bounty of fresh satsumas from your garden or have picked some up at the local farmer’s market, this jelly is a perfect...

Meal prepping is an excellent way to ensure that you have healthy meals ready to go at a moment's notice. It saves time, reduces stress, and can help maintain a healthy, balanced diet. I’m sharing with you 10 of our favorite meals and snacks! Jump to Meal List Whether you’re preparing for the arrival of a new baby or for a busy season of life, meal prep will be your new best friend! Now that the holiday season is over, we’re getting back to our normal routines of work, homesc

Winter is the perfect time to organize and reevaluate our homes. One way we like to do this is with The Three Rivers Pantry Challenge ....

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This homemade barbecue sauce offers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and smoky! Jump to Recipe Yield: 32 half-pints or 16 pints We...

This delicious homemade BBQ offers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and just the right amount of heat! Jump to Recipe We have a...

Home-canned ground beef is delicious, convenient, and shelf-stable! Jump to Recipe I have a dilemma, friends. My freezers are jam-packed...

Tender, sweet, and with just the right amount of heat. These Italian Roasted Red Peppers will be a delicious addition to all of your...

Light, sweet, and refreshing, this delicious adaptation of a family favorite is made with juice from freshly picked peaches and lemons to...

There are many reasons one chooses to preserve food at home. For some, it's a life skill that has been passed down through generations....

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This delicious plum sauce has the perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and spice! This recipe is an easy water bath canning recipe however, it...

During a time when people were struggling with finances, concerned about food supply chains, and the devastation of watching loved ones go off to war, there were glimmers of optimism, patriotism, and mindfulness. How could any sort of positivity be found with so much uncertainty happening in the world, both at home and abroad? It came in the form of a small garden, known as the Victory Garden. When Did Victory Gardens Begin The Victory Garden program was heavily promoted by t

Have you noticed the price increases at the grocery store lately? Have you taken a closer look at the ingredients list on some of your...

This savory jam can be used as a topping for burgers, a spread on toast, or as a dip! Want to save this recipe for later? Pin it! Ingredients 2 pounds maple flavored bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large onions, diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup pure maple syrup 1 cup strong, black coffee ½ cup sugar ¼ cup molasses ¼ teaspoon all-spice ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions In a large pan o

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As our gardens and local farmers' markets become full of beautiful crops, it's important to think about what we'll do to preserve all...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy . When we think of food preservation our minds may think of home canning or a small dehydrator machine. However, there is another method that has been around for centuries - freeze drying. The first freeze dryer for home use became available in 2013. Ten years later, the freeze dryer and freeze-dried food are selling exponentially. I have been home-canning and dehydrating foods for the last year and really enjo