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Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread | Roots & Boots

Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Paleo chocolate chip pumpkin bread is the perfect fall treat.  This recipe is quick to prepare and versatile, too: make a delicious loaf or turn it into muffins. 

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Honey Canned Peaches | Roots & Boots

Home Canned Peaches without Sugar

Yes, it’s totally possible to make home canned peaches without sugar.  Here’s how…

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Savory Oven Roasted Potato Wedges | Roots & Boots

Savory Oven Roasted Potato Wedges

These savory oven roasted potato wedges are a perfect example of fresh, simply prepared food with amazing flavor.  And so versatile!  Serve them with meat and veggies for dinner, with eggs for breakfast, or with leftover taco meat for lunch.  You get the idea…the possibilities are endless.

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How to Create Trenched Hugelkultur Beds | Roots & Boots

How to Create Trenched Hugelkultur Beds

The wooden raised beds in my kitchen garden were filled hugel-style, but for this year’s new addition to our far garden we decided to create trenched hugelkultur beds.  Here’s why…

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6 Tips for Gardening in Heavy Clay Soil | Roots & Boots

6 Tips for Gardening in Heavy Clay Soil

Gardening in heavy clay soil is no fun.  However, there are many ways to have a successful garden despite your heavy clay soil.

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Charred Broccoli with Garlic | Roots & Boots

Charred Broccoli with Garlic

Charred broccoli with garlic is my absolute favorite way to prepare this tasty yet often undervalued member of the brassica family.

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How to Can Sugar-Free Jam | Roots & Boots

How to Can Sugar-Free Jam: The Ultimate Guide

Good news: it’s totally possible to can sugar-free jam that is both delicious and shelf stable.  And the best part of all?  You can feel great about indulging in these healthier versions of your favorite home canned jams. 

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16 Best Veggies for Your Fall Garden

16 Best Veggies for Your Fall Garden

Let’s take a look at the best veggies for your fall garden.  In a few short months you’ll be so thankful you planted them now!

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What Type of Tomato is Best for Canning? | Roots & Boots

What Type of Tomato is Best for Canning?

If you plan to can tomatoes this year, you may be wondering what type of tomato is best for canning.

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Top Two Ways to Prune Tomatoes | Roots & Boots

Top Two Ways to Prune Tomatoes

When it comes down to it, there are basically only two ways to prune tomatoes. 

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