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    MY NEW BOOK! Freeze Fresh: The Ultimate Guide to Preserving 55 Fruits and Vegetables for Maximum Flavor and Versatility

    Buy The Book Here! Hi, I’m Crystal, author of Freeze Fresh. Freezing has easily become my favorite method of food preservation– and I hope it will become yours too. Whether you grow your own food, buy from a local farmer, or are simply looking to...
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    How to Freeze Zucchini (Shredded, Chunks, and Noodles)

    Wondering how to freeze zucchini, and if its even worth it?! I might be biased (I did write a book on freezing your harvest, after all) but that’s a big ‘ol YES! Come late summer, we joke about leaving bags full of zucchini in unlocked cars at the grocery store… but don’t worry, it doesn’t have...
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    Apple Butter Granola Recipe (or Pear Butter Granola!)

    I’m not a fan of bland granola… I want it to be chunky and loaded with flavor — and this apple butter granola is perfect! I’m a granola snacker, which means I prefer to eat it as a sweet treat or dessert instead as a breakfast food with milk poured over top. WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR HOW TO...
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    Seedy Beet Crackers (gluten-free or regular)

    These beet crackers are my absolute favorite homemade crackers– made with a hearty helping of beets! Even beet-haters will like these (trust me, I live with one). The beet flavor is very muted and these crackers don’t have a strong beet taste… which I appreciate because I wouldn’t call myself a...
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    How to Grow Popcorn: Planting, Harvesting, Drying, Storage & Popping

    All about how to grow popcorn: one the absolute funnest things I grow in my garden every year! Homegrown popcorn is not only colorful and delicious, but unwrapping each ear feels like opening presents on Christmas morning. I didn’t start out as a great popcorn grower though. My first couple...
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    The Best Fruit Crisp Topping Recipe (gluten-free or regular) + Mixed Berry Fruit Crisp

    This fruit crisp topping recipe has been a looong time in the making! I’ve been tweaking it for years every time I make it, and it’s finally ready to share. Here’s what I love about it– it’s browned and buttery, wonderfully sweet, and not crumbly like plain granola. I want a fruit crisp topping...
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    Chicken Tortilla “Soup Starter” Freezer Recipe

    Currently at the top of my “favorite things I’ve ever preserved” list! Freezing Chicken Tortilla Soup Starter is a fantastic way to take what is in abundance during the summer, and tuck it away as something incredibly useful and delicious for the winter months. I love stuffing the freezer full...
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    How to Defrost a Chest Freezer & How to Organize a Chest Freezer + (FREE) Printable Freezer Inventory Checklist

    I see you out there… you with your thick walls of ice who haven’t defrosted your freezers in 3 years. This is for you. :) Defrosting your chest freezer regularly will help it have a longer lifespan, and your food will keep better. I’ll show you how to defrost properly, as well as what not to...
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    4 Ways to Freeze Rhubarb + VIDEO

    Here in the Midwest it’s common for every homestead, farm, or country property to have their own patch of rhubarb. It’s a fast growing spring veggie (or fruit!) and it’s a welcomed first harvest. Rhubarb is tart and sprightly, and can be frozen in many ways– here are 4 of my favorite ways to...
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    Cornbread Recipe Without Buttermilk

    Want to make cornbread but don’t have buttermilk? This cornbread recipe without buttermilk is your answer! You and I both agree that we run to food for comfort, and for most Southerners, especially a true southerner, comfort food means one thing—cornbread. For a long time now, Southerners...
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    Easy Blackberry Jam Recipe Without Pectin (For Canning)

    If you love blackberries, try this easy blackberry jam recipe without pectin (complete with canning instructions!) One of the ways to enjoy something for a longer time is to preserve them -just like blackberries! I love to make blackberry jams just because I can! It tastes great, it’s easy...
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    Super Simple Apricot Jam Recipe (With Canning Instructions)

    This fresh apricot jam recipe is super simple to make and only uses three ingredients! It’s amazing over homemade biscuits, toast or can it for the fresh apricot flavor all year long. When apricot season arrives, one of the things on my to-do list is to make homemade jams! Homemade apricot...
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    6 Health Benefits of Milk Kefir

    More health advocates and communities are going crazy about the benefits and nutritional content of milk kefir. Milk kefir is a Greek yogurt also known as a super drink. It is not a regular type of yogurt because in addition to being healthier, it is also thicker – a cross between milk and...
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    4 Best Fresh Morel Recipes

    Foragers and chefs alike go crazy for morel mushrooms in early Spring. Here are my 4 favorite fresh morel recipes! The season for morel mushrooms is brief, around April to late May, and after that, it becomes rare for people to even think about it. But because mushrooms are a favorite among...
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    6 Easy Black Walnut Recipes

    They call it “the perfect ingredient!” That’s what most foodies, chefs and professional food critics think about these earthy flavor, tangy, fruity, bold and creamy nuts that are perfect for all your savory dessert recipes, salads, entrees and healthy snacks! Coming from the black walnut...
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    9 Delicious Paw Paw Recipes

    Paw paw fruit is considered the largest native fruit in the United States, and if you have pawpaw trees growing in your neighborhood, then consider yourself lucky! Pawpaw trees, although one of the largest edible fruit trees in the country, are not easy to find. If you really want to get close...
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    Rustic Carrot Soup Recipe

    Looking for an easy and delicious carrot soup recipe? Look no further! This rustic carrot soup is simple to make and tastes great. It’s perfect for a winter meal, or any time you’re looking for something comforting and hearty. We’ll show you how to make it step-by-step, so you can have a...
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    54 AMAZING Recipes Using Cucumbers

    Cucumbers are a favorite summer vegetable and with so many varieties out there, it can be hard to know how best to use them. If you aren’t growing your own yet, check out my Beginner’s Guide to Growing Cucumbers. Nutritional Value of Cucumbers Cucumbers initially seem like tasty bricks of...
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    How to Make Milk Kefir

    Making milk kefir is a simple process that only requires a few ingredients and supplies. Once you have everything you need, you’ll be well on your way to making delicious and nutritious milk kefir at home! Read on to find out how. What is Milk Kefir? But first, what is milk kefir and why...
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    How To Spray Paint

    If you find painting laborious but you want to do the work yourself, you don’t have many choices. However, there are some paints which can [...] The post How To Spray Paint first appeared on Homestead Lifestyle.

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