Cooking & Canning

Assorted Winter Squash | Gabor Degre When winter rolls around, the selection of fresh produce can be scarce. Winter squash is often the exception. Squash comes in such a diverse range of shapes, sizes, and colors, you may find yourself…
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Sarah Walker Caron Fresh herbs can transform an everyday dinner into a special occasion, but herbs at the grocery store can be expensive and difficult to keep fresh. Starting an indoor herb garden is a relatively simple and compact…
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Many bakers have treasured sourdough starters that have been passed down for generations. For homesteaders who haven’t inherited a magical bread-making formula, you can make sourdough starter by following a few simple steps. ©Zagorulko…
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Most folks can’t get by without that cup of morning joe. But when you’re done brewing, don’t toss those used coffee grounds — they can be as useful as the brew itself. Some cities and municipalities have green recycling programs…
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Folks swear by elderberry benefits, which are said to include reduction of nasal congestion and swelling and the warding off of illness. But what does science say? Miriam Watkins of Belfast makes her own elderberry syrup and uses it to…
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Back in the days before household electricity, manual kitchen tools were kitchen staples. Hand crank egg beaters, butter churns, apple peelers and bread makers -- these human-powered tools allowed people to process and prepare food more…
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Fresh, local produce can seem scarce in the winter. Though many farmers markets close in the winter months, some markets will continue to operate even after the growing seasons have ended. Winter farmers markets not only bring fresh food…
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Once you add chickens to your homestead, delicious fresh eggs will likely become a regular part of your diet. But throwing out used eggshells after scrambling breakfast or baking a cake, however, wastes a valuable resource that can be…
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Foraging is the art of searching for provisions growing wild, but how do you forage responsibly? As the locavore movement gains popularity, more and more people are striking out to search for provisions in order to get back to the wild…
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Beet kvass | Courtesy of Mary Margaret Ripley A traditional tonic in Eastern Europe, beet kvass is tangy fermented beverage that’s drank regularly, in small doses, to promote good health. In recent years, this vibrant red liquid has…
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A traditional campfire snack, baked apples are simple to make, require few ingredients and are absolutely delicious. Whether you’re deep in the wilderness or at a bonfire in your backyard, this little dessert can dispel the chill of an…
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Stock image | Pexels Scooping out the cold, slimy guts of a jack-o’-lantern is one of those odd tasks that can be both satisfying and unpleasant at the same time. And since the ultimate goal is to hollow out the pumpkin for carving, the…
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