Canning & Preserving

Fermented Garlic Scape Pickles | Roots & Boots

Fermented Garlic Scape Pickles

Fermented Garlic Scape Pickles: A Simple, Flavorful Way to Preserve Garlic Scapes Garlic scapes are one of the best-kept secrets of the garden. These curly green shoots appear in late spring or early summer, offering a mild garlic flavor with a hint of sweetness. If you grow garlic, harvesting scapes is essential for encouraging larger…

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Homemade Garlic Scape Powder | Roots & Boots

Homemade Garlic Scape Powder (Dehydrated Garlic Scapes)

Homemade Garlic Scape Powder: A Simple Way to Preserve Spring’s Bounty

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Homemade dried Strawberry Chips | Roots & Boots

3 Easy Steps to Perfectly Dried Strawberry Chips

Make your own dried strawberry chips for a healthy and tasty snack! 

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Paleo Peach Cobbler | Roots & Boots

Paleo Peach Cobbler (Freezer-Friendly)

This Paleo Peach Cobbler is simple, delicious, and freezer-friendly.  I make it every summer with our homegrown peaches, and love to tuck extra filling in the freezer for future cobblers.

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Sweet Fermented Cucumber Relish | Roots & Boots

Sweet Fermented Cucumber Relish

This Sweet Fermented Cucumber Relish recipe is a great way to use up a bumper crop of cucumbers. 

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How to Freeze Carrots | Roots & Boots

How to Freeze Carrots

Wondering how to freeze carrots?  You’ve come to the right place!

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How to Dry Elderberries

Wondering how to dry elderberries?  You will love this simple method!

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How to Make Paprika Powder | Roots & Boots

How to Make Paprika Powder

Want to make paprika powder from homegrown peppers?  I’ll show you how!

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No-Sugar Apple Pie Filling for the Freezer | Roots & Boots

Sugar-Free Apple Pie Filling for the Freezer

This sugar-free apple pie filling for the freezer is a fantastic way to take advantage of local seasonal bounty.

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How to Dry Your Own Herbs in a Dehydrator | Roots & Boots

How to Dry Your Own Herbs in a Dehydrator

Learning how to dry your own herbs in a dehydrator will make you feel like a real foodie extraordinaire.  The process is SO simple and your future self will be thrilled to use those home dried (and maybe even homegrown) herbs. Why dry your own herbs in a dehydrator? First of all, home dried herbs…

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