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π» Summer Canning Season
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Hey, Reader, It's officially canning season! We have a case of cherries coming in next week from Azure Standard, and know many of you are already in canning mode. If you're not or you're feeling a little intimidated by the process, I have some help! I first taught myself how to can in 2013 without any fancy equipment. You really just need a large pot, jars, new lids, and some way to get the jars in and out of the canner. I started canning with an old soup pot and using quarter pint and half pint jars, which were short enough to can with what I had. They worked great and I saved up a little cash to buy a big water bath canner. Eventually, I expanded my canning kit to incorporate other equipment, but donβt feel like you need to go out and buy everything right away to get started. You certainly do not! Here are some of my favorite canning recipes:
I also have a free Canning Equipment List to help you know what you need to get started. Who doesn't love a checklist?! More Summer Food PreservationNot ready for canning? No problem! You can also preserve the harvest by dehydrating, freezing, fermenting, or infusing. Honestly, this category is often much easier and even more fun than canning. Yes, I said it! Plus, many of these are a great way to use up small amounts of things or make the most of your scraps.
Savoring SummerOne of my goals this year was to create a post about slow living in each season, and I just published the summer one! It has simple rhythms to consider to help you balance work and play, plenty of summer bucket list activities, and delicious recipes to try. π» Learn more about summer slow living here.β β Setting Up a Homestead KitchenIf you're trying to cook from scratch and preserve the harvest, you need more kitchen supplies than the average person. (Ask me how I know.) We literally picked this house because it had a big kitchen and room for many gadgets and tools, and we've certainly put it to good use. I have a post about the essential tools and supplies for a homestead kitchen, which is one of my MOST popular posts ever. It really maps it all out for you! And if this is truly your goal and your mission in life (like it is for me), then you might want to check out my Homestead Kitchen Starter Kit. This is a *brand new* digital collection with my:
This is truly the place to start, and has been a labor of love.
Thanks to all of you who have already grabbed your copy! Your support means the world to me. :) That's all for today! Have a wonderful weekend. I hope you get to soak up some sunshine and spend lots of time in the garden. Take care! |
Milk Glass Home | Seasonal Recipes & Slow Living
Welcome to Milk Glass Home, your spot for seasonal slow living. Think food preservation projects, real food recipes, fun DIYs, and helpful tips so you can slow down and live with the seasons. Subscribe below to get all of my recipes, tips, and guides!
Hi, Reader, Happy Labor Day weekend! It doesn't feel even remotely possible that it's already the end of August, but here we are. Tomorrow is the first day of September, and I personally cannot wait. It always feels like a breath of relief after the busy, chaotic heat of the summer! But yesterday, my friend Hannah and I hosted a party that was a breath of fresh air in and of itself. She mentioned the idea of an outdoor reading party a couple of months ago, and I was sold. What a great way to...
Hi, Reader, How are these long last days of August treating you? It's funny...as a blogger, I have a whole schedule for sending emails and talking about just the right topics, but right now, I feel like I need to step out of it and talk about something else. (Don't worry - I'll share recipes and helpful links below, too). I'm exhausted right now, and I wonder if you might be feeling the same. There's just so much going on, my to-do list seems piled higher than ever before, and I literally...
Hi, Reader, It is blackberry season here in Western Washington! The edges of our fields and forests are COVERED with invasive blackberry brambles (plus some of the native ones, too). Although it isn't exactly a good thing...it does happen to be a delicious thing. Every summer, my husband and I usually pick 4-6 gallons of blackberries to wash, dry, and freeze for winter cobblers and muffins. They're basically free food! But, there is nothing quite as lovely as coming back with buckets of...