by Renee Pottle | Mar 4, 2013 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Does this describe you? You are ready to start exploring how to can food at home, but are scared off by all the new equipment that seems necessary? The good news is this – water bath canning really doesn’t require spending lots of money. In fact, you... 
by Renee Pottle | Feb 5, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
Got an itch to start a garden, but not sure where to start? An herb garden is one of the easiest and most rewarding gardens to grow. There are all kinds of good reasons to start an herb garden: Experienced cooks know that fresh herbs take an everyday meal from ho-hum... 
by Renee Pottle | Feb 4, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
Does the thought of planning a garden seem a bit overwhelming? Would you like to start small but aren’t sure just what you should grow? Or maybe you have been growing the same tried-and-true veggies every year and are getting a little bored? If so, then this may... 
by Renee Pottle | Jan 31, 2013 | canning, Canning and Preserving
As I have mentioned before, I am a thrifty Yankee at heart. I still adhere to the guiding principles of reduce, reuse, recycle. If I don’t need it, I don’t buy it. If I can make it myself, I won’t purchase it. Which brings us to the fourth good...