Author: PJtxGirl
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Homemade Turkey Stock
Every year, so many people throw away the turkey bones & leftovers after Thanksgiving. You can use those to make your own turkey stock, and due to the size of the bird, it will be enough to can and stock up your pantry! Making your own stock is not only rewarding when you reach into…
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Canning Stocks & Broths
Canning your own stocks & broths is an excellent way not only to save some cash but also to control what you consume at home. Even organic brands have unnecessary sodium and preservatives. You’re likely throwing away meat and vegetable scraps weekly that can be saved and made into stocks. Or maybe you cook chicken…
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Homemade Stock
Turkey stock once a year, chicken and vegetable stock here and there throughout. Making your own stock is not only rewarding when you reach into the pantry, but it can also be much healthier! You get to control the salt levels, the preservative, and the ingredients used, so your family doesn’t have to endure yet…
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Canning 101 (The Basics)
Whether you’re canning part of a large garden harvest or there’s just a good sale on tomatoes or chicken, canning is a great way to preserve most food items. The idea of canning can seem daunting, but it’s actually such a simple process for many food items! You can honestly grab a few items from…
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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…
