January On The Farm

February 3, 2020 Sarah

January crept by, but it kept me busy. Unlike most of Western Washington where it rained every day, in the Olympic Rainshadow on the south end of Whidbey Island, we stayed drier and had plenty of days with sunshine. And we had so many spectacular sunsets over the Olympic Mountains. But I won't lie...January is… Continue reading January On The Farm

The Forgotten Area of Prepping: Mason Jar Lids

January 30, 2020 Sarah

A few years back I was patting myself on the back for my canning abilities (and who doesn't?) until my husband pointed out a truth I had overlooked. If you are a prepper, or even a well rounded homesteader, you are a preserver by nature. You might have a pantry, closet or even cellar full… Continue reading The Forgotten Area of Prepping: Mason Jar Lids

Homesteading · Preserving · Recipes

Canned Orange Juice

January 3, 2020 Sarah

Canning citrus juice is an open ended recipe. Squeeze as much as you wish, and strain as much of the pulp out to your preference. I used 12 cups juice, which produced 6 pints worth. My smaller canning kettle holds 7 pints, but I ran out of navel oranges to squeeze. Is canning OJ worth… Continue reading Canned Orange Juice

Homesteading

Safety First

December 26, 2019 Sarah

Kirk was working in the upper part of our land, in a section that we have only now started opening up. About a third of the forest is dead trees, so he has been bringing down many thin pole trees. Many are 20 years old but I can circle my hand around them. There is… Continue reading Safety First

Homesteading · Preserving

Cold Pack Canned Blueberries

November 6, 2019 Sarah

This recipe is open ended to how many blueberries you have on hand. The syrup makes enough for 6 pints. Cold packed blueberries means you can can quickly, but also the berries don't get "cooked" and shrink before you can. I find this recipe suits larger blueberries, such as Chandler (the huge ones bigger than… Continue reading Cold Pack Canned Blueberries

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January On The Farm

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