Lisa MatthewsJun 22, 2016advice, canning, homesteading, pantry staples, preservation
I recently set about canning the first batch of blackberry pie filling of the season. I have done pie fillings for a couple of years now, and love having a batch ready to go for a quick pie, to use as topping for cheesecake, to add to cake mix for a dump cake, or...
Lisa MatthewsJun 16, 2016dehydrating, garden, gardening, garlic, growing food, herbs, pantry staples, preservation, seasoning
We have grown many of the things we eat over the years, and have attempted to grow garlic in the past, but was never very successful. With the help of Shannon, from Elderberry Edge Farm, we have a great crop this year! I was a little surprised at the time it needed...
Lisa MatthewsJun 13, 2016cooking, dehydrating, DIY, gardening, growing food, herbs, homesteading, lifestyle, pantry staples, plants, preservation, seasoning
The end of last week it was time to clip the tops of the onions. I use this process to encourage the bulbs to get larger so that your onions are bigger and better at harvest time. So, what to do with the laundry basket full of green tops? Why, dehydrate them, of...
Lisa MatthewsJun 10, 2016canning, cooking, DIY, garden, homesteading, jelly, pantry staples, preservation
Due to its simplicity, only three ingredients needed, this my favorite jelly recipe. When making jelly, only the juice of the fruit is used. This makes a beautiful translucent jelly with no bits of fruit or seeds. It requires the extra step of juicing, but is soooo...
Lisa MatthewsJun 3, 2016Uncategorized
Just a quick note to let you all know that we have moved away from our old Blogger blog and now have a new site! Modern Missouri Pioneers will continue to be a work in progress but it is available! Let us know what you think ...
