Stretching Summer’s Harvest into Pantry Staples There’s nothing quite like turning a modest market haul into a pantry full of homemade preserves. This week, I spent $38 at the local farmer’s market and brought home: $10 for a bushel of ripe tomatoes $10 for a bushel of green peppers $5 for a peach basket of…
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Why I Want a Freeze Dryer for My Homestead (And You Might Too)
As a multi-passionate creator and holistic homesteader, I’m always looking for ways to live more sustainably — without sacrificing ease, flavor, or nutrients. One tool that’s moved to the top of my wishlist is a freeze dryer — specifically the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. Whether you’re into freeze dried food recipes, prepping for emergencies, or…
How To Can Your Own Sugar Free Jam – Urban Homesteading
Preserving food has become an important part of our life. In this Blog post I am going to share with you how to can your own sugar free jam and share with you why we started urban homesteading. I spent over 10 years of my life chronically ill and relying on other people to cure…
Quarantine Food List – Food Prepping For Beginners
Being prepared is not just a smart idea but it it may become necessary when you least expect it. Here is a handy stockpile list to start building your emergency preparedness kit if you have not already started or a beginner when it comes to starting an emergency food supply. While this list will contain…



