Canning & Preserving

Home Canned Tomato Soup

This Home Canned Tomato Soup is a great way to add extra veggies to your family’s meal plan.

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How to Dry Zucchini Noodles

You’ve heard the jokes about country folks discovering a bag of zucchini left on their porch or in their unlocked car in the dead of night…yes, it’s zucchini season alright!

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Canning Diced Green Chiles

Canning Diced Green Chiles

Canning diced green chiles has been on my list for the last few years.  Last year, I canned green chiles from the farmer’s market.  This year I’m super pumped to be canning diced green chiles from my own garden!

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Fresh Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

There’s just something magical about pesto. It’s a simple combination that packs a powerful punch. From pasta to soup to eggs to veggies to sandwiches, fresh basil pesto adds a little extra zip. 

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Honey Sweetened Blueberry Jam Without Pectin

Honey Sweetened Blueberry Jam Without Pectin

Let’s can some honey sweetened blueberry jam!

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Fresh Carrot Top Pesto

Fresh Carrot Top Pesto

I am so excited about this carrot top pesto!  Not only is it delicious, it’s also something I’ve wanted to try for years.

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Canning Supplies List for Beginners

Canning Supplies List for Beginners

Ready to start preserving your homegrown fruits and veggies? 

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7 Ways To Use Dehydrated Tomatoes | Roots & Boots

7 Ways to Use Dehydrated Tomatoes

Dehydrated tomatoes are a lifesaver for anyone with a serious tomato explosion.  Whether the tomatoes come from your own garden, the farmer’s market, or a gardening friend, dehydrated tomatoes can take you from overwhelmed to overjoyed.

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Tomato Powder Is the Answer: How to Make it & Use it | Roots & Boots

How to Make & Use Tomato Powder

If you aren’t using tomato powder, are you even cooking? Just kidding, I myself only discovered tomato powder a few years ago.  It totally changed my game in the kitchen, which is why I’m excited to share how to make it, how to use it, and why it’s so awesome!

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Do This With Homegrown Tomatoes

The Homegrown Tomato Trick that Saved My Sanity

I wish someone had told me this homegrown tomato trick long ago!  It’s currently saving my sanity as the tomatoes are rolling in from the garden.

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