Let's talk about how to dehydrate carrots. Carrots are wonderfully sweet, go great in soups and stews, and offer excellent nutritional benefits. Also, they are easy to dehydrate. And when you are ready to cook with them, they rehydrate beautifully. Carrots are ideal for planting in your garden, especially because you can turn them about twice a year, … [Read more...] about How to Dehydrate Carrots
Home Canning and Preserving
Amish Dry Canning: Buy Bulk Foods to Save Money
Amish dry canning (aka oven canning) offers you an inexpensive and easy way to purchase items in bulk sizes then place them in long-term storage to use later. By making bulk purchases, you save money in the long run. And, by having pantry staples stored on hand, you save yourself unnecessary trips to the grocery store. If 2020 (Thank God it's over!) taught us anything, … [Read more...] about Amish Dry Canning: Buy Bulk Foods to Save Money
Food Costs Are Rising and We Uncovered Why
Anyone who shops for weekly groceries can attest to the fact that food costs are rising--seemingly by the week! Do you feel like the same grocery basket of pantry items that cost you $100 a few short months ago now totals about $130? Well, you are not imagining it. The prices are edging up, a little bit at a time. We need a game plan to control our food costs We … [Read more...] about Food Costs Are Rising and We Uncovered Why
Sweet Tea Jelly: Your Family’s New Favorite Treat
This sweet tea jelly is so good. I promise, it will knock the socks off of everyone you serve it to, and that's a fact. Literally, since a friend shared this with me a few weeks ago, I asked several people to taste test it. Before sharing recipes, I always make a test batch and ask for opinions. After all, the DIY Home & Garden brand is my livelihood. I can honestly state … [Read more...] about Sweet Tea Jelly: Your Family’s New Favorite Treat
3 Tips to Elevate Your Cooking Skills
If you love cooking, you’re probably constantly searching for new recipes to try and tastes to discover. However, just as with developing any skill, there comes a time when you start to plateau. You have all the fancy equipment, you can make a host of meals, and yet it’s all started to feel a bit… dull. You still love your food, but you’re looking for ways to jazz it up a … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Elevate Your Cooking Skills