Author: PJtxGirl
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Soil Blocking vs. Plug Trays
When starting or expanding your gardening adventure, whether for veggies, flowers, or both, you may have come across soil blockers and had no idea what they were, why they’re needed, or whether you need them too. Why can’t you use good, old-fashioned seed trays that are readily available? I’m here to try to answer those…
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Canning Tomatoes
Canning tomatoes is an age-old tradition. It is a great way to preserve homegrown tomatoes. You can also preserve farmer’s market or store-bought tomatoes you got for a bargain before they go bad. Making tomato sauce or diced tomatoes at home lets you maintain an abundance and fill your pantry at a fraction of the…
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How To Make Tomato Sauce
Preserving tomatoes by making tomato sauce is a go-to for my household because it can be used for so many recipes. You can make flavored sauces, but I prefer a pretty simple sauce that is more versatile for many recipes. If you refrain from heavy spices, you now have a simple base sauce that can…
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Easy Diced Tomatoes
Diced tomatoes are so helpful and versatile. We use them in Italian and Mexican foods, soups, and stews. These guys are something most people have at least a couple of cans of in the pantry, ready to grab as needed. Whether you like them with herbs or with some green chilis, knowing how to make…
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Relaxing Herbal Tea
Rather you’re stressed or simply can’t sleep. This is a quick, relaxing herbal tea that can be made in just a few minutes in the comfort of your home. If you’ve been growing and drying your own herbs, you can rest assured knowing exactly where all of the ingredients came from . Ingredients Use defuser…
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“Cream of Chicken” Soup Mix
This is an easy homemade “Cream of Chicken” Soup Mix can be used in place of a can of cream of chicken, cream of broccoli, etc. I always keep a huge jar ready to grab to flavor and thicken soups, stews and other dishes. Making your own spices and soup mixing really helps you take…
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Homemade “Chicken” Bouillon
This is an easy Homemade “Chicken” Bouillon base. Not actual chicken flavor but it has slowly replaced by bouillon in the house. It packs a flavor punch and can be used in so many places instead of chicken or beef bouillon. Have you ever read the ingredients list on bouillon cubes or powders?! It’s insane!…
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How to Grow Your Own Sprouts!
Why eat & Grow Sprouts? Why wouldn’t you?! It’s easy and they’re packed full of nutrients. Not to mention the satisfaction of growing things yourself. Like micro greens, sprouts are rich in vitamins and minerals as well as being high in fiber AND they contain antioxidants. They are a good source of plant based protein…
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Make Your Own Chimichurri Sauce in Minutes
How to Make Your Own Chimichurri Sauce in Minutes I tried Chimichurri for the first time at a Brazilian steakhouse and wow. Just wow! The freshness and flavor bang were instantly on my list of things to conquest and perfect. There are so many variations and you can change it up according to your dinner…
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Making Tinctures at Home
What is a tincture? A tincture is one of the most common forms of herbal medicine. It is a concentrated herbal extract that is most commonly made in alcohol but can also be made in vinegar or vegetable glycerine. It is easy to make easier to take. An alcohol based tincture is preferred by many…
