Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Did you know that wood ash can be used for keeping mites at bay? The next time you clean your fireplace, keep your chickens in mind by storing some of the ashes for them. It's a hen's best kept beauty secret.
I'm not sure if Japanese knotweed is a fruit or vegetable, but it's a wild, invasive edible plant. Use lots of knotweed to make some tart fruit leather.
Version 2.0 of my original maple-bourbon pickles, this time made with Cabin Fever; an 80 proof whiskey blended with Grade B Vermont maple. If it's possible to improve on greatness, I did.
Found yourself with too many eggs? Try making some pickled eggs. The addition of beets adds a pop of color, and these flavorful eggs make a great garnish to any dish.
Homemade chicken stock preserved in the pressure canner is an economical and time-saving item to have on hand. Far superior to store-bought stock, one batch will leave you with as many as 8-10 pints of stock ready to use at a moment's notice.
