How to Store Potatoes for the Winter
I’ll be the first to admit that I love potatoes. They’re so versatile in the kitchen; you can roast them, mash them, bake them, make chips, potato salad, potato pancakes, …
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Vegetables for Hot Dry Climates: A Zone 9+ Planting Guide
Planting zone 9 and higher is hot. For gardeners, that means a long growing season. In fact, if you plan it right, you could grow vegetables almost all year long! …
Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
Cold days can get you down, but this Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup can perk you back up. It’s smooth, warm, and vibrant—and its bright orange color can definitely dispel …
The Top 7 Produce Preservation Methods for Maintained Nutritional Value
Thankfully, several simple methods can extend the life of your products while preserving as much of their nutritional value as possible.
1. Cool It
Cold storage, such as refrigeration, is ideal …
Baked Orange Chicken Breast
I was unpacking the groceries when an old friend called to say he and his family were in town for the weekend; could they stop by? I told them to …
Sweet Potato Pecan Crumble
In my family, Sweet Potato Pecan Crumble is a staple of holiday meals. We don't know who first made it, but it's been passed down for generations. Whoever created it …
Planning a Garden with the Best Vegetables for Pickling and Preservation
When you come up with a plan for your garden, do you usually have a cuisine in mind? I know that when I plant, I always want to have tomatoes …
How to Store Potatoes, Carrots & More for Winter
Do you know how to store potatoes? What about carrots and other root crops? Did you know that apples can last up to five months in your basement? There are …
5 Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Layout Tips & Tricks
The best bit of advice I have learned about garden planning is to group your vegetables and herbs together that have similar watering and light requirements. Generally, when we envision …
How to Make a DIY Cold Storage Room at Home
If you're the do-it-yourself type, maybe the idea of making your own DIY cold storage space has crossed your mind. And if you're the do-it-yourself type with somewhat limited construction …
