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Beetroot
Last weekend I harvested the last of our beetroot. A little old and woody but ok. What to do. I cleaned it up, peeled and chopped and decided to make borsht, beetroot soup. Saute 2 onions, grated a large knob of ginger, added 3kg chopped beetroot, 2 cups yellow lentils and added enough vegie stock to cover. Simmered for…
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Butternut trees
I had an enlightening encounter this morning while staking out some foraging options. A Grandfather was also foraging with his three young grandkids, teaching them that food is all around us. The little boy shared with me two butternuts that he had picked. I haven’t considered forging for butternuts before this, I think…
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Sourdough breads and gluten
There is something that I'm not understanding when I come across information on the internet regarding the effects of sourdough fermentation on gluten, and the health benefits for those who are gluten intolerant. I have made sourdough breads before, not because of gluten sensitivity, but because there is a special flavor…
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What are you preserving this harvest season?
One of the things I find most exciting about the harvest season is the ability to put food up for the leaner months when I'm not growing much of anything (I always have some kitchen herbs, but that's it!) Last night I canned 5 jars of tomatillo salsa, which we love for tacos at my house, and tonight I will be doing the…
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Rabbit Pemmican Recipe - with Cranberries and Chokecherries 🐇
I was just attending Stacey Murphy's Superfoods Summit, and Crystal Meserole posted this delicous recipe for making rabbit pemmican. Since I am in the process of gathering and preparing foods for backpacking trips, I thought - wow, this sounds perfect! Thanks Crystal Rabbit Pemmican with Cranberries/Chokecherries After…
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What other uses do you find for your jars?
It's a bit cliche, but whatever, canning jars are just awesome! And for so many purposes! I've recently been fighting a battle against plastics, especially in my kitchen, and I'm just loving all the uses my jars are being put to. Now, I know this isn't a groundbreaking, fancy new idea, haha! But, I had a little smile on my…
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Preserving Bread and Butter Pickles
I just finished preparing Bread and Buttler Pickles with a recipie from the early 1900s. The recipie doesn't tell me where to store them. My brain says the pantry should be good for at least a year but, that's just my brain and I can't always trust it (if you know what I mean). Does anyone know if the pantry is okay or if…
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Reducing/eliminating gaminess in Mule Deer and Antelope meat
My husband has been hunting for about 30 years here in the west, primarily Nevada but soon it will be Utah. The animals here eat a lot of sage brush, so certain herbs like sage are bad choices for seasoning this meat. For strong meat like this, you need to use vinegar or other acidic liquid, plus onion and garlic to reduce…
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🔪 Could you be your own butcher?
I am not sure how that I could be a home butcher...but, I have gotten a few whole beef tenderloins from the local grass fed ranch. I've done the trimming, etc. myself. Baby steps 👣 folks! Have you ever done home butchering? If so, what have you processed?
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Amazon Deal on Instant Pot
Hey all, just wanted to let you know that if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can snag a good deal on an Instant Pot today. Here's the 8-quart version at a pretty significant discount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B1VC13K/ref=ppxyodt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Best, all-purpose grinder?
I'm on the search for a good, all-purpose grinder.. if one exists.. I'd regularly use it for grinding coffee, grains, herbs, and maybe nuts. Does a mythical one exist that could also do meats??If even just for dry goods, I would love to find one that can handle all the tasks. I've always used the bladed electric types in…
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🍄 Lasagna Stuffed Mushrooms 🍄
Hey guys! I thought I would share one of favorite and easy weeknight meals, lasagna stuffed portobello mushrooms. These shrooms' are pretty easy to customize. I've made them in a variety of ways...including adding basil, spinach, and even with a thin layer of oven ready lasagna noodles. However, my tried and true recipe…
