Water Bath Canning Equipment Over the past six years, I have fallen hard for preserving produce. Water bath canning holds a special place in my heart. When I first started peeling tomatoes and pouring jam into jars, it was incredibly intimidating. I would follow along in the shadow of an experienced canner, making sure never to learn too much, because I was terrified of being left to my own devices. I was like a kid at summer camp, listening to scary stories around the campfire. Botulism! Exploding jars!! Lids that don't seal!!! These things kept me awake at night. However, with practice came confidence. It wasn't long before I was ready to stand Keep Reading
Buff Original Headwear (the perfect gift for outdoor enthusiasts)
The Buff Original Headwear is on sale today! Several colors and patterns are around $15, with the Blue Skydiver color being only $11.02 shipped with Prime! I have a love/hate relationship with running. Please tell me you do, too. The majority of the time we are on good terms. One thing I love about running: the simplicity. You don't need a gym membership or lots of equipment to get a good workout. Pull on some comfortable clothes, lace up your shoes, step out the front door, and you're good to go. Whether you (or someone on your list) run, bike, hike, walk, hunt, camp, or... simply go three days without taking a shower and need something to cover Keep Reading
Spring Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
This is a re-post from a previous year. Spring Gardening in the Pacific NW As I walked through my favorite local nursery last weekend, it took every last ounce of willpower to hold back. That place turns me into a crazy person. All the plants! All the possibility! I settled on some kale and lettuce starts and three packets of seeds: beets, carrots, peas. The broccoli and sweet onions were calling my name. Strawberries! Kohlrabi! Cauliflower! So many plants, so little time. I was proud of my restraint. My goal was to buy only what I had time to plant in one afternoon. The benefit of walking through a local growing center is that it will Keep Reading
Plain yogurt vs. flavored yogurt: Decoding labels & ingredients
Plain yogurt vs. flavored yogurt In college, I spent a summer teaching in China. My students would grill me for hours about American culture, while I was just as fascinated to learn about theirs. I'll never forget one conversation talking about the different sights and smells in China: the meat and smoke and oil and noodles. Everything, including the people, carried these smells. I asked the kids what Americans smelled like to them. The answer? SOUR MILK. Ha! At this point in the conversation, I had the opportunity to teach my students the new phrase: conversation killer. I guess it shouldn't really surprise us. You are what you eat, and Americans Keep Reading
5 easy meals to make with your kids (menu plan)
This is a re-post from a previous year. My "big" kids (3, 4, 5) are suddenly big into helping me in the kitchen. All together. All the time. Three stools in the kitchen. Three voices begging, "What can I do next, Mom?!" Three times the time and mess and dirty dishes. Be jealous. I mean, cherish every moment, Emily. Sheesh. Well, I am determined to make this work. I know they won't be begging to set the table when they are thirteen. And I really do want my kids to have confident kitchen skills (As in, I want them making dinner for us by the time they are eight). I have recently realized that's only going to happen if I actually make a point to Keep Reading
Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas #CansGetYouCooking
Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas My sister introduced me to these enchiladas years ago when she served it for a holiday dinner. It quickly became a family favorite. Shortly after that, a bunch of us got together to do some big batch freezer meal cooking, and this recipe was bumped to the top of the list. It's everything I love in a recipe: simple, flavorful, versatile. I prefer this version over traditional red sauce enchiladas. The corn tortillas are rolled around a filling of black beans, green chiles, and chicken and soak up the mild, creamy green chile enchilada sauce. It bakes to a bubbly golden brown in a fast 15 minutes! Even Keep Reading
Frugal Homemaking for January: Things to do around your home this month
This is a re-post from a previous year. Some really great ideas for organizing, eating healthy and living frugal. We are kicking off a new homemaking series today! This year, on the first Monday of each month, we will be running lists of things to do around your home and garden to help you stay on track with each new month. I am having a really hard time wrapping my brain around the fact that it is 2014 already. 2013, I barely knew you. So, basically I am fifty years older than I look. If I run into you on the street, don't be surprised if I wave my hand and say, "I remember when you were this big!" But the times, they are a changing, and I'm Keep Reading
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