As Chris describes in her article The Benefits of Growing Parsley in Your Kitchen Garden, there are three basic types of parsley: curly, Italian parsley (also known as flat leaf), and Hamburg. Her article will provide you with a good introduction to the three types of parsley and some of the basics. But in this […]
The Science of Freeze Dried Foods
Food is a vital tool for human survival. And, because of this, food preservation technologies are used to prolong the life of foods. Preserving food properly is key to self-sufficient living, especially in the wake of a man-made, natural, or financial crisis. There are various methods of preservation techniques. In this article, we’ll examine the […]
Making and Canning Peach Butter
I love peaches. Plain and simple. And making peach butter to add to toast, muffins, or even stirred in oatmeal is just a delicious way to enjoy the fresh picked peach taste year ’round. Today, I am going to share with you how to get started making and canning your own peach butter. First, […]
Help for Learning How to Can + Giveaway!
It’s great to challenge yourself to learn new homesteading skills – something many people call reskilling. But when you’re starting out it can be tough to know exactly what to do. Here are some resources to help you learn how to can and preserve your food. Can it Forward Workshop From Ball Something that Ball […]
August Challenge – Can it, Freeze it, Dry it!
This year is all about embracing the journey and I’ve been doing that a lot for myself, and trying to encourage you guys to do the same. One of the things I’m doing is stepping outside my comfort zone and tackling new ways of food preservation by canning at home without my mother-in-law helping me. […]
Food Preservation Recipe Master Index
Here’s a master list of Untrained Housewife Recipes and Tutorials for preserving food – canning, freezing and dehydrating. If you have a favorite canning or freezer recipe you would like to add to the index please email angela@untrainedhousewife.com Canning Basics and Tutorials How to Get Started Canning – A Supply List Canning Safety Tips for […]
Easy Jelly for Hot Days
There was a conversation about making jelly the other day on social media. Someone wanted to make jelly, but it was a hot day and she really wasn’t feeling up to it. Jellies and jams can certainly be challenging in hot weather IF they are made in the traditional way.
Easy and Delicious Refrigerator Pickles
Canning intimidates me. I’ve been told many times that is SHOULDN’T…. but alas, I’m still intimidated. Enter the refrigerator pickle. We had a bumper crop of cucumbers this year and I didn’t know what to do with them. I learned about refrigerator pickles and I haven’t looked back. They are simple, quick and the best […]
Get Prepared (for Everyday Needs) – Preparing Meals in Advance
So far, our focus for getting prepared has been on preparing to live without electricity or contact with the outside world for 30 days. This most likely would only occur if there were a major storm or other natural disaster, since most power outages are only for a few days. But, there are a lot […]
