Upon learning that pumpkins are a staple in my garden, the common reaction is "Oh neat! For jack-o-lanterns?" Then...
Canning
When learning to can there are certain safety measures we all need to know about to make sure you, (or...
By Charles Harpole charlesharpole.wordpress.com All glass is in danger of falling The most prevalent error I see with food storage shelving is...
Home canning is a wonderful way to preserve the nutrients in fresh foods, avoid excessive salt, eliminate preservatives from your...
Whether you know an expert canner/dehydrator or someone just starting in the art, we always need supplies but are not...
Storing food in your pantry, refrigerator, or other areas of your home is a great way to enjoy the most...
Almost everyone has heard of "fiddlehead ferns," the young fern wild edible, turn gourmet vegetable can be found across much...
Come this time of year, most folks look outside and see the white stuff and think “It’s snowing, my canning...
Looking for that perfect homemade Christmas present? Try canning some brandied apples, they are a simply divine dessert and an...
One of the reasons I do not grow asparagus is because it takes 2-5 years to produce. Maybe I am...
How to properly store your canner and supplies for the winter. Written and lived by Stephanie Dayle. With...
Canning venison sausage step by step. Written and lived by Stephanie Dayle. Last week I wrote an article on...
By Stephanie Dayle Living within a day's drive of the pacific northwest coast does have it advantages. Since I was...
All photos by Stephanie Dayle 2013 By Stephanie Dayle It's that time of year when the beets in your garden...
As many know, I am into the art of canning food for our food storage pantry. My latest venture...
All photos by Stephanie Dayle ©2013 Jams and jellies were and still are an excellent way to preserve fruit, and...
*** Note From The APN *** This topic often becomes controversial. There seem to be many differing opinions out there...
Mom's Meatloaf Ball's Jalapeno Gal (I got about 7 quart jars out of the recipe I am sharing.) Canning meatloaf...
All photos by Stephanie Dayle ©2013 The easiest, cheapest and fastest way to dry can food is to use oxygen absorbers. ...
All photos by Stephanie Dayle ©2013 Here's What You Can Do With All Those Tomatoes! No, its not spaghetti sauce,...
The girls and I made this delicious Jalapeno Jelly this weekend and it turned out fabulous. I love making this...
This is an amazing recipe for Jalapeno Blackberry Jam! We use it on English muffins, bagels, crackers and much more. ...
As you all guessed by my name, I LOVE jalapenos. So it stands to reason I know a lot about...
Our pup, dropping me a hint that he'd like more. All photos by Stephanie Dayle ©2013 When I make dog...
All photos by Stephanie Dayle ©2013 Why? The art of jam and jelly making is an important part of your self-reliance...
Recently, I was asked about the dangers of pressure cooker canning. While they still exist, the real horror stories mostly...
Tallow is rendered beef or sheep fat that is made from suet (pictured below), which is the fat only from...
In my opinion canning is one of the absolute best skills any prepper can learn. It is a HUGE step...
------------------------------------------ Editors note: APN cannot vouch for the safety of this article and is publishing it as an intellectual exercise ONLY. There...
Red clover is used to help increase fertility, but it also contains high amounts of protein, as well as calcium...
