Cooking & Canning

Fried crickets being sold at the open air market in Tlalpan, Mexico | Photo by Nora Montiel I promise they’re not so bad. When they’re fresh and properly fried, they taste like a crunchy piece of shrimp. They’re good for you too, so…
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The cost of food is a major consideration for many. But with a few habit tweaks, you can spend less. Here's how to save money on groceries. Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik Grocery stores are literally designed to make us want to spend…
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Photo by Julia Bayly Forget storebought. With a few simple steps and a short list of ingredients and supplies, homemade yogurt can be yours! Here's how to make yogurt at home. Yogurt is one of the few foods that I truly enjoy on a…
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Photo by Aphiwat Chuangchoem via Pexels Raising quail on your homestead? Or perhaps you have noticed these tiny, splotchy eggs on the stands of your farmers market or on the shelves of your local health food store? Whatever, the case,…
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Curious about growing avocado trees? Before you toss the avocado pit, consider growing your own with this easy tutorial. This is an excerpt from No-Waste Kitchen Gardening by Katie Elzer-Peters. Avocado Photo by Subbotina Anna …
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Photo by Gabor Degre Skittles may have coined the catchphrase “Taste the Rainbow” to sell their colorful, sugary candies, but the adage has some truth for fruits and vegetables as well. Yes, you should eat the rainbow. While…
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Want to reduce your household waste? Trade plastic sandwich bags for these reusable sandwich bags and you can! Tossing a flimsy plastic sandwich bag in the trash every day may not seem like a big deal, but little things can add up.…
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Flowers can bring a bit of color to your homestead. Did you know edible flowers can also bring a bit of flavor to your food? Photo by Seth Koenig Though flowers have been used in cooking since ancient times, the so-called foodie…
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It is rare that throughout the year a large poultry carcass will appear in your kitchen for use as the base for a big batch of homemade stock. But when it does and the bird is picked nearly clean, consider saving the cooked turkey bones…
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With just two ingredients, creamy, delicate butter is a treat on biscuits, breads and more. Here's how to make homemade butter. Photo by Sarah Walker Caron Butter is a staple on any kitchen table throughout the year, but the…
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Are you getting enough vitamin D? The important nutrient is key to healthy bones and can boost the immune system too. Here's where to find natural sources of vitamin D — and how much you need. White mushrooms are a natural source of…
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Did you know that you can roast your own coffee? Here's what you need to know (including a handy roasting hack!). Raw coffee beans, left, are transformed into aromatic, dark beans ready for grinding and brewing, right, when roasted. |…
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